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# Youthful Lifting# Structural Repositioning

A firm lift
for a tight, youthful face!

Facelift

Facelift

What Is a Facelift?

Improving sagging skin at its root for a youthful face

A facelift pulls not only the skin layer of a face that has wrinkled and sagged with age
but also the SMAS layer, for a strong lifting effect that leaves a natural, smooth, youthful face.

The key to a lift is not pulling,
but restoring the structure of tissue that has shifted.
Dr. Seonghun Kim, SH Chief Director
01

Before & After

Not lifting that pulls,
but surgery that returns tissue to its original position

02

Before & After

Even as time passes,
contours that stay natural

SH’s Specialty

What Makes SH Plastic Surgery's Facelift Different

SH does not follow trends.
We design the timing and structure that suit your face now.

  1. 01

    Deep lifting down to the SMAS layer

    We lift not only the surface but also the fascial layer that causes sagging, to maximize firmness.

  2. 02

    Personalized incision design

    Incision lines designed for each patient's face shape and features create natural results.

  3. 03

    Delicate closure and minimal scarring

    Careful closure that preserves the shape of the ear reduces concern about scars.

  4. 04

    Systematic aftercare

    Personalized care that also considers the recovery process keeps side effects low and satisfaction high.

SH's Approach to Facial Structure

Leonardo da Vinci's
structural analysis
SH's facelift

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.

Through fascial layer repositioning,
we create natural, youthful contours.

SH Before & After

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

Diamond Tip Angle

What Is the SMAS Layer?

The SMAS layer is a thin muscular layer just beneath the skin that sags together with the skin as we age. Lifting only the skin does not give much effect, so it is best to lift the SMAS layer as well.

SH Plastic Surgery lifts the SMAS layer together with the skin
for a stronger lift with greater longevity.

If necessary

When a Facelift
Is Needed

  1. If necessary 01

    A definite lifting effect is needed over a wide area

  2. If necessary 02

    The jaw sags,
    creating a double chin

  3. If necessary 03

    You want to improve
    deep wrinkles

  4. If necessary 04

    You want to address the root cause of wrinkles and sagging

  5. If necessary 05

    You want a quick return
    to daily life

  6. If necessary 06

    You want to regain
    skin elasticity

Facelift Procedure

  1. Step 01

    1. Design and personalized incision

    After designing for each individual face, the incision is made along the planned line.

  2. Step 02

    2. Dissection and lifting

    The SMAS layer is dissected, pulled taut and fixed to the periosteum.

  3. Step 03

    3. Finishing

    Excess skin is removed, the skin is pulled and fixed, and the incision is closed to minimize scarring.

Effects of Facelift

  • Effect 01. Customized lifting suited to individual skin characteristics
  • Effect 02. Improvement of severe sagging and nasolabial folds
  • Effect 03. Addresses the fascial layer that causes sagging
  • Effect 04. Surgery that minimizes scarring

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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