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SMAS Face and Neck Lift in Korea

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RINE Plastic surgery clinic

What is facelift/neck lift at RINE Plastic Surgery?

Improving the root cause of skin sagging for a youthful appearance.

Facelift/neck lift surgery improves wrinkles and sagging caused by aging by lifting the skin layer and the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer, achieving a strong lifting effect that creates a naturally smooth and youthful facial appearance.

Surgery information
  • Surgery time: About 3 hours
  • Suture removal: 7–10 days later
  • Anesthesia: sedation
  • Recovery: About 2 weeks
  • Follow-up visit: 3 visits

RINE Specialty

Why Choose RINE For Your SMAS Face and Neck Lift

RINE Plastic Surgery achieves the optimal personalized line for each individual through 1:1 customized line design by our head doctor.

Specialty 01

Extended dual deep plane technique

Powerful lifting up to the SMAS layer

Both the skin layer and the SMAS layer, which is the underlying cause of sagging, are firmly lifted to maximize the lifting effect.

Specialty 02

1:1 customized solution

Personalized lifting

Incision lines and surgical methods are designed according to each patient’s facial shape and characteristics to achieve natural-looking results.

Specialty 03

Reduced Scarring Concern

Delicate suturing and minimized scarring

Careful suturing that preserves the natural shape of the ear helps reduce concerns about scarring.

Specialty 04

Perfect even after surgery!

Systematic aftercare

With customized management that considers the recovery process, side effects are minimized and satisfaction is increased.

What is the SMAS layer?

The face is composed of five layers.

Skin – Subcutaneous fat – SMAS – Ligaments – Deep fascia

The SMAS layer is a thin fascial layer located beneath the skin and subcutaneous fat. As we age, it also sags along with the skin. If only the skin is lifted without addressing the SMAS layer, the lifting effect may be reduced, and it can also lead to more noticeable scarring or “pixie ear” deformity.

At RINE Plastic Surgery, the SMAS layer is lifted together to provide longer-lasting and more powerful lifting results.

Procedure Candidates

Who Is SMAS Face and Neck Lift Recommended For?

RINE SMAS face and neck lift is recommended for the following people:

  • Case 01

    When a definitive lifting effect over a wide area is needed

  • Case 02

    When you want to address the root causes of wrinkles and sagging

  • Case 03

    When other lifting procedures have not been effective

  • Case 04

    When aging has progressed to a point where other lifting methods will be ineffective

  • Case 05

    When you want to improve deep wrinkles

  • Case 06

    For those who want to restore skin elasticity

RINE Extended Dual Deep Plane Facelift

What Makes RINE Facial Lifting Different?

Standard facelift
  • Single release of retaining ligaments
  • Lifting in one direction
  • Skin and SMAS are lifted together as a single layer
  • Difficult to address complex sagging issues
RINE Extended Dual Deep Plane Facelift
  • Double release of retaining ligaments
  • Allows multi-directional lifting for a customized approach to each facial shape
  • Skin and SMAS are widely dissected in two separate layers, enabling improvement of both deep wrinkles and fine wrinkles
  • Effective for individuals with complex sagging issues

SMAS Face and Neck Lift Method

  • step 01
    Design and incision

    After designing according to the individual’s face, an incision is made along the planned incision line.

  • step 02
    Skin / SMAS layer dissection

    An incision is made from the temple to behind the ear, widely dissecting the skin and SMAS layer, and releasing the retaining ligaments.

  • step 03
    Fixation and removal of excess skin

    The sagging fascial layer (SMAS) and skin are pulled in multiple directions according to a customized design, firmly fixed, and the excess sagging skin is removed.

  • step 04
    Careful suturing

    The incision area is meticulously and delicately sutured to minimize scarring and enhance the lifting effect.

Neck lift method

  • step 01
    Design and incision

    After designing according to the individual’s face, an incision is made along the chosen incision line.

  • step 02
    Skin / SMAS layer dissection

    A wide dissection is performed from behind the ear to the neck to analyze the underlying causes.

  • step 03
    Fixation and removal of excess skin

    The platysma muscle is lifted upward and firmly fixed to redefine the jawline and neck line, and the excess sagging skin is removed.

  • step 04
    Careful suturing

    The incision area is carefully and meticulously sutured to minimize scarring and enhance the lifting effect.

Healite II

Advanced healing device “Healite” for faster recovery

Healite is an advanced healing device that promotes rapid recovery of incision wounds by sequentially irradiating broad-spectrum infrared laser light. This activates the metabolic activity of skin cells and tissues, and helps reduce wound healing time, pain, and inflammatory responses.

  • Using a broad infrared wavelength range from 590nm to 830nm, micro low-output light activates the metabolic activity of skin cells and tissues from the epidermis to the dermis.
  • By repeatedly delivering infrared wavelengths over a wide area and transmitting photons deep into the skin, the therapeutic effect is enhanced.

Results of SMAS face and neck lift surgery

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From face to neck, deep wrinkles and sagging are improved concurrently

  • A smooth facial line creates a youthful face shape
  • Improvement of severe sagging and nasolabial folds
  • Addresses the SMAS layer, which is the underlying cause of sagging
  • Long-lasting effects with minimal scarring from surgery

Q&A

SMAS Face and Neck Lift

Frequently asked questions

For about one month after surgery, the scars may appear red, but over time they gradually fade, and after around 3–6 months they become faint lines. In addition, at RINE Plastic Surgery, the incision is made along the ear line to make the scar less visible, and since the chief surgeon performs meticulous suturing personally, there is no need for major concern.

Because the procedure is performed with thorough dissection up to the SMAS layer, the lifting effect can last for at least 10 years. However, aging cannot be stopped completely, so sagging may gradually reappear over time after surgery.

SMAS Face and Neck Lift
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Facelift + Forehead Lift + Lower Eyelid + Fat Grafting

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※ The results of plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures may vary from person to person. ※
Side effects such as bleeding and infection may occur.