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Full SMAS Facelift

Deep SMAS and Retaining Ligament Release Restoring Youthful Mid-Face, Cheek, Jowl, and Jawline Contours

Full SMAS Facelift — Soul Plastic Surgery

Overview of Full SMAS Facelift

True facial rejuvenation requires addressing the deep structural cause of aging: the descent of the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) fibromuscular layer and the tethering of facial retaining ligaments (zygomatic and masseteric cutaneous ligaments). At Soul Plastic Surgery, Dr. Su-Jin Eom and Dr. Se-Bin Lee perform anatomical SMAS facelifts within our Anti-Aging & Lifting center.

Core Surgical Principles

  1. Dual-Plane Dissection & Retaining Ligament Release: Releases the zygomatic and mandibular retaining ligaments so the deep SMAS layer can be repositioned freely without tension.
  2. Multi-Vector SMAS Anchoring: Elevates the SMAS layer along an anatomical vertical-oblique vector while redraping the skin smoothly without unnatural tightness or "pixie ear" deformity.
  3. Comprehensive Lower-Face & Jawline Redefinition: Simultaneously corrects sagging cheeks, deep nasolabial folds, buccal jowling, marionette lines, and submental laxity.

Frequently combined with a Neck Lift or Facial Fat Grafting. Schedule a consultation via our Online Consultation page.

Clinical Risk & Side-Effect Notice: Individual outcomes vary by anatomy and healing response. Potential side effects such as bleeding, infection, inflammation, swelling, or asymmetry may occur; please consult directly with a board-certified specialist prior to treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How is a personalized plan established for Full SMAS Facelift?

At Soul Plastic Surgery in Uijeongbu, every patient undergoes a 1:1 anatomical evaluation with our board-certified specialists to tailor eye, rhinoplasty, breast, lifting, and skin care protocols to their individual tissue characteristics.

Q. What post-treatment follow-up and recovery support are provided?

Recovery timelines depend on tissue condition and procedure scope; our clinical team across Floors 3–5 of Gayeon Tower provides structured post-care monitoring and scheduled follow-up consultations.

Every procedure at Soul Plastic Surgery in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do—including eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, dual canthoplasty, under-eye fat repositioning, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and endoscopic forehead lift—is customized following a direct 1:1 anatomical evaluation by Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Su-Jin Eom, Dr. Se-Bin Lee, and Dr. Ji-Hye Jeong.

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Post-Procedure Precautions & Clinical Disclosure

Individual clinical outcomes and recovery timelines vary depending on personal tissue anatomy and healing response. Potential post-procedure side effects or complications—including temporary swelling, bruising, bleeding, hematoma, infection, inflammation, or subtle asymmetry—may occur. A thorough 1:1 consultation with Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Su-Jin Eom is required prior to any surgical or non-surgical procedure.