People like this see good results with facelift surgery.
Some people who gain weight and later lose it through diet or exercise often feel that their face looks older due to sagging. In our interview with Dr. Hyun‑Chul Kim of Kidari Plastic Surgery, we explored whether these individuals can still benefit from a facelift, what types of patients see the most noticeable improvement, and how common facelift surgery is among people in their 40s. He also explained how facial sagging can be corrected and why people with naturally attractive features often look significantly younger once wrinkles and loose skin are addressed.
Is it true that mini facelift surgery is less effective because it’s cheaper?
Gangnam KIDARI Plastic Surgery Interview Site Question: “People say mini facelifts are cheaper and therefore not very effective, and some recommend doing a full facelift instead. What do you think?” Dr. Kim Hyun‑cheol: Mini facelifts are effective! 😊 What really matters is how the surgery is performed. Mini facelifts are divided into temporal mini facelift and lower-face mini facelift. Lower-face mini facelift The key is how well the SMAS layer is lifted. To improve neck wrinkles or jowl sagging, the SMAS must be properly dissected and firmly tightened. In other words, proper SMAS dissection and releasing retaining ligaments are essential for good results.
Is a mini facelift better, or is thread lifting better for me?
Patient Consultation: Where has my once‑firm, bouncy skin gone? I can’t find any trace of it anymore, and now I’m at the age where I have to choose between thread lifting or a mini facelift. From a cost‑effectiveness standpoint, I can’t decide which is better. A thread lift consultation alone costs around 2 million won, which makes me think, “Should I just get a mini facelift instead?” I’m completely stuck. Please help this indecisive person. Dr. Kim Hyun‑cheol, Kidari Plastic Surgery Clinic: The cost of a thread lift being around 2 million won…