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# Front Cheek Lifting# Softer Nasolabial Folds# Under-Eye Sagging Improvement

Lifting sagging front cheeks up
for a youthful face

Midface Lift

Midface Lift

The midface is where facial aging begins

SH Plastic Surgery

A midface lift is surgery that improves midface sagging, extending from under the eyes to the front cheeks and nasolabial folds.

With age, as midface fat and retaining ligaments descend,
the under-eye area hollows, nasolabial folds deepen and the front cheeks sag.

Rather than a lift that simply pulls the skin, a midface lift repositions the sagging tissue upward
to restore facial volume and firmness.

The key to a midface lift is not pulling harder, but
returning the sagging midface structure back upward.
Dr. Seonghun Kim, SH Chief Director
01

Before & After

The sagging midface,
lifted again

02

Before & After

A hollow, sagging midface,
brought back to life

Why Revision is Different

Midface sagging is not simply a skin problem;
it results from structural aging.

Why?

  • Weakened retaining ligaments The structures supporting fat and muscle weaken
  • Downward fat shift Front cheek fat descends and forms nasolabial folds
  • Reduced skin elasticity Sagging speeds up as the skin loosens
  • Bone structure changes Reduced support around the cheekbones

SH's Approach to Facial Structure

Leonardo da Vinci's
structural analysis
SH's lower blepharoplasty · midface lift

To draw a beautiful face, Leonardo da Vinci
did not simply trace its outline.
He divided the face by reference points and analyzed the role of each position.

SH's midface lift
is not simple lifting, but surgery that redesigns the structure of sagging tissue.

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※ Results of surgery or procedures vary from person to person.

Features of SH's Midface Lift

Lifting based on structural analysis: not simple skin lifting, but structural lifting that uses midface analysis
to locate sagging tissue accurately and reposition it

SH, Key Points 01

  1. 1

    Precise structural diagnosis

    Analysis of midface fat position, retaining ligament condition, skin elasticity and each person's aging structure

    SH, Key Points 02

  2. 2

    SMAS layer lifting

    Lifting the SMAS layer and retaining ligaments, not the skin.
    A stronger, longer-lasting effect

    SH, Key Points 03

  3. 3

    Natural volume restoration

    Repositioning sagging fat upward
    for natural volume restoration

    SH, Key Points 04

  4. 4

    Minimal-scar incision

    A fine incision along the under-eye or temple line
    that leaves a scar that is barely visible

Effects of Midface Lift

  • Effect 01. Improved under-eye sagging
  • Effect 02. Improved nasolabial folds
  • Effect 03. Front cheek lifting
  • Effect 04. Restored facial dimension
  • Effect 05. An overall youthful face

Midface Lift Procedure

If under-eye sagging is severe, combining lower blepharoplasty with a midface lift
can give a more natural and more definite youthful effect.

  1. Step 01

    1. Midface sagging

    Midface sagging appears under the eyes, as mid-cheek grooves and as nasolabial folds

  2. Step 02

    2. Fine under-eye incision

    A precise incision is made along the line just below the lashes.

  3. Step 03

    3. Midface tissue dissection

    Sagging fat and retaining ligaments are delicately released.

  4. Step 04

    4. Midface lifting

    Midface tissue, including the fascial layer, is moved upward.

  5. Step 05

    5. Tissue fixation

    The lifted tissue is fixed in a stable position.

  6. Step 06

    6. Precise closure

    The incision is closed naturally along the under-eye line. Lower Blepharoplasty + Midface Lift

SH Plastic Surgery's Surgical Principles

Plastic surgery is not simply a technique for changing appearance;
it is medicine that understands the structure and balance of the face.

For natural and stable results, SH Plastic Surgery performs surgery
based on the following principles.

1

We analyze structure first

The eyes, nose and face are not independent structures; they influence each other to form your impression.

SH Plastic Surgery does not look only at the shape of the eyes or nose; we analyze

  • Eyeball position
  • Brow bone structure
  • Facial skeleton
  • Tissue balance

to understand the facial structure first.

2

We value balance over excessive change

The goal of plastic surgery is not to change the face excessively
but to improve its overall balance.

SH Plastic Surgery considers facial proportions and harmony
to pursue natural and stable change.

3

Surgery begins with design

Good results are not suddenly created in the operating room.
We create a design suited to your facial structure through accurate analysis, and the surgery is performed based on that design.

SH Plastic Surgery performs design-based surgery grounded in structural analysis.

4

We consider long-term stability

Results should look natural not only right after surgery but also as time passes.

SH Plastic Surgery chooses the surgical method
with tissue stability and long-term change in mind.

5

Patient safety comes first

The most important thing in plastic surgery is patient safety.

  • A dedicated, accountable medical team
  • Surgeon name disclosure in the operating room
  • Systematic management of the surgical environment

These measures keep the surgical environment safe.

SH PHILOSOPHY

Natural beauty
begins with structure and balance

SH Plastic Surgery designs change based on an understanding of facial structure,
not a simple change in appearance.

The change that suits each patient most naturally:
that is SH Plastic Surgery's standard for plastic surgery

SH Post-Operative Care System

SH Plastic Surgery systematically manages swelling, pain, scarring and the other recovery concerns
patients worry about most, with a 1:1 personalized care system.

  • System 01

    Swelling injection treatment

    Injections that help relieve swelling and bruising for faster recovery of the surgical area
    Care that speeds recovery and brings your return to daily life sooner

  • System 02

    Swelling laser care

    Laser care effective for relieving swelling, for faster recovery of the surgical area
    Helps tissue stabilization and recovery

  • System 03

    Scar injection treatment

    If a scar hardens or becomes raised, scar injections tailored to your condition soften and improve it
    Early scar management to maintain a natural result

  • System 04

    Recovery management system

    Warming blankets & instant warm-air units verified for safety to international standards
    Help maintain body temperature and blood circulation after surgery for a more stable recovery

  • System 05

    LDM ultrasound care

    Uses ultrasound energy to support skin tissue recovery
    and helps tissue stabilization and swelling relief.

  • System 06

    Radiofrequency care

    Uses radiofrequency energy to improve blood circulation
    and support tissue recovery and skin condition.

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