Do You Fundamentally Desire Improvement for a Sunken Forehead with Apgujeong Facelift?

Hello. This is SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, providing Apgujeong facelift consultations.

‘Geosangsul’ (거상술), or facelift, is a term used in Korea to refer to a cosmetic corrective surgery aimed at improving sagging skin and wrinkles on the face.

It means to lift the surface of the face, and when the entire face needs to be addressed, it is called an ‘anmyeon geosangsul’ (안면거상술), or full facelift.

Depending on the specific area, it might be called ‘OO + geosangsul,’ but in most cases, specific areas can usually be improved with injectable treatments rather than a facelift. While Botox or fillers are commonly used for maintenance, those who have not managed their skin for a long time often face the signs of aging directly on their face.

When such individuals undergo multiple injectable treatments all at once, their faces can become very swollen, making them look ‘unattractive.’

Therefore, it is generally recommended to space out Botox or filler treatments and address one or two areas at a time.

Receiving injectable treatments for the entire face at once can lead to temporary swelling covering the whole face, and the need to maintain that state for about a day can be quite disheartening.

In such cases, we might recommend a more long-lasting solution than Botox or fillers.

At SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, we can suggest a facelift.

Facelift (Anmyeon Geosangsul)

To get straight to the point, a facelift is suggested to clients who come for Apgujeong facelift consultations after facing aging without any prior filler, Botox, or thread lift procedures for a long time, and who require overall facial improvement.

However, such cases are extremely rare among today's clients.

Most clients nowadays visit every three months or so for forehead fillers, to improve nasolabial folds, or to reduce a square jaw. When people of the same age experience the same aging in the same areas, some age significantly, while others do not.

Therefore, for those who feel that symptomatic injectable treatments are not long-lasting enough or do not provide significant satisfaction, we can perform a partial facelift on specific areas instead of injectables. SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic also performs forehead lifts separately.

There are cases where, as aging progresses, skin elasticity decreases, leading to wrinkles on the forehead and even drooping eyelids, indicating extreme aging.

In such cases, an Apgujeong forehead lift, a type of facelift, is necessary. At our clinic, we perform this by lifting the eyebrows to improve sagging issues around the forehead area.

The forehead has less fat than the jaw among all facial areas.

Therefore, it is an area that needs to be handled carefully. We insert an endoscope to make small incisions and lift the skin and tissues. This method minimizes scarring and allows for faster recovery.

This method was also performed in the past, but at that time, large incisions were made at the hairline or scalp to lift the forehead and skin. This technique is still performed today and can be recommended through consultation for clients with very severe deep wrinkles due to a sunken forehead.

When to visit SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic

Nowadays, there are various non-surgical methods to prevent aging and achieve a younger look.

As a result, many people use dermatology clinics, to the point where they might wonder if they even need to visit a plastic surgery clinic.

However, you should visit SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, which provides Apgujeong facelift consultations, when you have received general treatments to improve a sunken forehead, and while the results were good in the past, you now feel they are no longer satisfactory.

Of course, anyone would be concerned and hesitant about incision-based methods, but the difference from injectable treatments is that if you manage it well for 1-2 weeks after a 1-2 hour procedure, the maintenance period can be quite long.

Therefore, if you have not achieved the desired results with non-surgical methods elsewhere, you can consult with Dr. Eui-cheol Jeong at SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic and decide on various procedures and surgeries to achieve your desired outcome.

If you evaluate your own sunken forehead and then decide on a hospital and proceed without sufficient consultation, you might end up spending money, accumulating stress, and ultimately needing to redo the procedure. So, even if you undergo a procedure, it's crucial to understand how it will be performed through thorough consultation.

In addition to surgical methods, our clinic also performs many general non-surgical procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a facelift (anmyeon geosangsul)?

A facelift is a cosmetic corrective surgery designed to improve sagging skin and wrinkles on the face. It is considered when overall facial aging improvement is needed and can be suggested to individuals who have not received injectable treatments for a long time, leading to advanced aging.

When is a forehead lift (ima geosangsul) necessary?

A forehead lift is necessary when aging has caused wrinkles on the forehead and even drooping eyelids. It can be considered especially when general treatments have not yielded satisfactory results for improving a sunken forehead.

How is a forehead lift performed at SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic?

At SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, a forehead lift is performed by lifting the eyebrows to improve sagging issues around the forehead area. Since the forehead has little fat and needs to be handled carefully, an endoscope is inserted to make small incisions and lift the skin and tissues, minimizing scarring and promoting faster recovery.

How long do the results of a facelift last?

Compared to injectable treatments, a facelift can be considered to have a significantly longer maintenance period. The surgery takes 1-2 hours, and if managed well for 1-2 weeks afterward, long-term effects can be expected.

Is a facelift sometimes necessary even after non-surgical treatments?

Yes, it is. If you have tried non-surgical methods to prevent aging but feel that the results are no longer as good as they used to be, you can consult with SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic about a facelift. Partial facelifts are also an option for those who do not achieve significant satisfaction with injectable treatments.

What treatments are available at SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic?

At SNU Plastic Surgery Clinic, in addition to surgical methods like facelifts and forehead lifts, many general non-surgical procedures are also performed. Based on your individual condition, you can receive a consultation with Dr. Eui-cheol Jeong to be suggested appropriate procedures and surgeries.