Reduce incisions, ensure effective lifting! Respect Mini Facelift Reduce scar concerns and lift sagging skin to achieve an elastic, youthful face. PROLOGUE For severely sagging facial skin, skin excision is necessary in proportion to the amount of sagging. Simultaneously, pulling the facial membrane called SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) under the skin can achieve a high lifting effect. The mini facelift is a youth-preserving surgery that minimizes skin incisions, particularly suitable for improving wrinkles around the nasolabial folds, cheeks, mouth corners, and jawline. Surgery time: Within 2 hours Anesthesia method: Sedation anesthesia Hospitalization: Not required Suture removal: 7 days later Clinic visits: 2-3 times Recovery period: 7 days Results and surgical methods may vary depending on the patient's condition. Why Respect Mini Facelift is special! Minimally incise the area in front of the ear to pull wrinkled muscles and tissues, achieving an elastic, youthful face. Strong wrinkle improvement effect with minimal incision Achieve strong wrinkle improvement effects by pulling up to the SMAS layer with minimal incision. Minimal incision in front of the ear Minimize scar concerns Minimize scar concerns with small incision areas like the hairline or in front of the ear. Customized design and surgery Enhance the lifting effect by performing a design and surgery tailored to the individual. Why should lifting be done up to the SMAS layer? Skin sagging does not only affect the skin but also the SMAS layer simultaneously. Generally, as one ages, collagen deficiency and the influence of gravity cause the skin to sag, but it is actually the fat tissue and the SMAS layer inside the skin that sag simultaneously. Therefore, in a facelift, simply lifting the skin will not produce significant effects; lifting up to the SMAS layer simultaneously is necessary to achieve good results. Direction of gravity Skin sagging SMAS layer sagging Deep fat Skeletal structure SMAS Fat Skin SMAS layer What is the SMAS layer? The SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer is a very thin fibromuscular layer located at 4.5mm, between the subcutaneous fat layer and the muscle layer, making it difficult to reach with a laser. It envelops the muscles and lies beneath the subcutaneous fat layer, where facial expression muscles, connective tissues, fascia, and blood vessels are located. As the skin sags with aging, the SMAS layer also sags. In addition, lifting only the skin without addressing the SMAS layer reduces the lifting effect and can cause severe scarring or pixie ear. What is the difference between a facelift and a mini facelift? Facelift Incision from the front of the ear to the back of the ear For those in their 50s and older Improves mid-face, lower face, and neck wrinkles all at once About 2 weeks Incision area Age group Lifting effect Recovery period Mini Facelift Small incision in the temporal area Generally for those in their 30s to 40s Mainly improves nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks, and mid-face About 1 week (minimized bruising and swelling) Great for those who want wrinkle improvement without scar concerns! 01 | If you are concerned about wrinkles all over your face 02 | If you want long-lasting lifting effects 03 | If you have nasolabial folds or sagging mouth corners that make you look older 04 | If you have sagging cheeks after facial contouring surgery 05 | If the effects of other lifting procedures are minimal It's important to solve overall wrinkles and sagging by pulling the SMAS fascia layer together with the skin using minimal incisions! By making a fine incision in front of the ear, the skin is dissected, and the SMAS layer, which is the cause of skin sagging, is pulled to achieve a strong lifting effect. Since the back of the ear is not incised, scar concerns are minimized, and significant lifting effects as well as quick recovery are possible. Wrinkled and sagging face before surgery Incision Make a small incision in the temporal area. Dissection Delicately dissect the SMAS layer. Lifting and excess skin excision Lift the SMAS layer and excise the remaining skin. Fine suturing Meticulously and delicately suture the incision area. After surgery The overall sagging and wrinkles of the face are improved. Achieve a slim V-line face along with wrinkle and elasticity improvement! Fundamental sagging and wrinkle improvement Semi-permanent lasting effect Youthful effect Minimized scars, quick recovery Postoperative complications such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation are common and can vary among individuals, so caution is necessary.