Facelift & Multi-Lifting Surgery

Overview: Surgical Facelift & Customized Multi-Lifting

At BONITA Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Clinic, facial lifting is tailored to the anatomical depth of tissue descent. Dr. Kwang-Seup Jung offers both classical Upper & Lower SMAS Facelift Surgery for advanced structural laxity and BONITA Multi-Lifting—a customized multi-modal protocol for patients seeking comprehensive contour refinement across the mid-face, jowls, and jawline.

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1. Upper & Lower SMAS Facelift Surgery (lifting_2.html)

• Target Anatomy: Forehead/temporal descent, mid-face cheek ptosis, deep nasolabial folds, marionette lines, jowling, and platysmal neck bands.
• Surgical Technique: Through concealed periauricular and hairline incisions, the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and retaining ligaments are released and repositioned along natural anatomical vectors before redundant skin is trimmed without tension.

2. BONITA Multi-Lifting (lifting.html)

• Four-in-One Synergistic Protocol:
  1. Facial Micro-Liposuction: Selective reduction of heavy jowl, lower cheek, or submental fat pads that weigh down the lower face.
  2. Medical Thread Lifting: Mechanical elevation of ptotic soft tissue along customized vectors.
  3. Laser Skin Tightening: Thermal stimulation of dermal collagen to improve surface elasticity.
  4. Micro-Fat Grafting: Volume restoration in adjacent hollow compartments (temples, anterior cheeks, pre-jowl sulcus) to create a seamless contour transition.

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Recovery & Potential Risks

• Recovery Timeline: Primary swelling typically subsides over 7–14 days depending on the combination of modalities performed.
• Potential Risks & Side Effects: Bruising, prolonged edema, hematoma, temporary skin numbness or tightness, suture-line scarring, minor asymmetry, or thread palpability may occur and are monitored closely during post-operative visits.