See how facelift surgery at LUHO Plastic Surgery restored facial contours and reduced visible signs
July 15th, 2026
"I Want to Improve FacialSagging."
As we age, our skin gradually loseselasticity,
causing facial tissues to sag and wrinklesto deepen.
While these changes are a natural part ofaging,
many people wish to restore a younger,
more refreshed appearance withoutlooking overdone.
For patients experiencing facialsagging,
facelift surgery can be an effectiveoption.
"Facial Aging Begins in the SMAS Layer"
The face is composed of several anatomicallayers:
*Skin
*Fat
*Muscle and the SMAS
(Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System)
*Bone
One of the primary causes of facialsagging
is the gradual weakening of the SMASlayer
and its supporting ligaments.
As these deeper structures lose supportover time,
soft tissues descend under the effectsof gravity.
Because facial aging originates beneaththe skin,
lifting the SMAS layer, rather than theskin alone,
plays an important role in achievingnatural
and long-lasting rejuvenation.
*Photos were taken and published with thepatient\'s consent.
Individual results and recovery may vary.
"Preoperative Facial Assessment"
✔️ Descent ofthe midface tissues,
making the nasolabial folds appeardeeper
✔️ Downwardmigration of the cheek and perioral soft tissues
✔️ Loss ofjawline definition due to sagging skin and soft tissue
As the skin and underlying soft tissuesgradually descended,
wrinkles became more pronounced and thelower face appeared heavier.
Our surgical plan focused onrepositioning
the descended facial tissues to restorebalance
and improve the contours of the lowerface.
"A Layered Lifting Approach"
facelift surgery is not simply abouttightening the skin.
Our approach addresses both the skin andthe SMAS layer,
allowing for structural support
and morenatural facial rejuvenation.
Each procedure is customized
by carefully evaluating facialproportions, tissue quality,
and anatomy to determine the optimallifting direction
and depth for every layer.
*Photos were taken and published with thepatient\'s consent.
Individual results and recovery may vary.
"Key Improvements AfterSurgery"
✔️ Repositioningof the midface,
softening the appearance of thenasolabial folds
✔️ Improvedsupport of the cheeks and corners of the mouth,
reducing lower-face sagging
✔️ Betterjawline definition with a smoother facial contour
By repositioning the descended soft tissues
of both the midface and lower face,
facial contours became more defined
while maintaining a natural appearance.
Rather than creating an overly tight look,
the procedure restored facial balance
and produced a refreshed, more youthfulprofile.
The outcome of facelift surgery depends
on more than simply tightening looseskin.
The degree of tissue laxity, thesurgical technique,
and a thorough understanding of eachpatient\'s facial anatomy
all influence the final result.
Choosing an experienced surgeon
who can accurately assess facial structure
and create a personalized surgical plan isessential
for achieving natural, balanced, andlong-lasting rejuvenation.
