2026-06-04
Top Lifting Clinic: A Guide to Choosing the Right Mini-Lifting and SMAS Facelift for You
This is 345 Plastic Surgery's customized lifting guide to resolve skin elasticity concerns. We explore the features of One-Day Plus-Minus Lifting, Mini-Lifting, and SMAS Volume Facelift in detail, along with age-specific recommendations.
Why Should You Carefully Choose the Right Lifting for You?
As we age, everyone experiences concerns about decreasing skin elasticity and a collapsing facial contour. Recently, with the advancement of lifting technologies, the types of procedures have become highly diverse, and the age group seeking them has expanded from those in their 20s to middle-aged and older adults. When choosing a top lifting clinic, the most important thing is not simply getting a trendy procedure, but finding a customized solution that considers your skin thickness, degree of sagging, and amount of fat.
At 345 Plastic Surgery, we operate a lifting program that analyzes each patient's individual characteristics to produce the most harmonious results. Let's explore the features of each procedure through our three representative methods.
1. 'Plus-Minus Lifting' to Remove Fat and Replenish Elasticity
If you are concerned about unnecessary fat such as a double chin or buccal fat, while simultaneously lacking volume in other areas, Plus-Minus Lifting may be suitable for you. This is a complex procedure that extracts unnecessary fat (Minus), grafts fat into sunken areas like the nasolabial folds or under the eyes (Plus), and then restores elasticity with thread lifting.
It features the use of a specially crafted micro-cannula to reduce tissue damage, and it is performed in a way that does not require separate stitch removal, allowing you to expect a quick return to your daily life.
2. '345 Mini-Lifting' with Reduced Scarring Burden
If a full facelift feels burdensome but you want noticeable improvements, a mini-lifting (mini-facelift) can be an excellent alternative. Through 345's unique hidden incision method, we have reduced concerns about scar exposure.
Rather than simply pulling the outer skin, it deeply pulls the SMAS layer (the fascial layer under the skin), retaining ligaments, and temporal fascia to increase the maintenance period. In particular, it incorporates delicate surgical techniques that make incisions between the hair roots to avoid hair follicle damage, relieving worries about hair loss.
3. 'SMAS Volume Facelift' for Added Dimensionality
If overall facial sagging is severe and volume loss is prominent due to aging, you may consider the SMAS Volume Facelift. It is a method where you can expect both a slender V-line and a three-dimensional effect simultaneously without bone-contouring surgery.
It restores elasticity through a minimal incision lifting that pulls in a vertical direction, and creates a vibrant image by combining facial liposuction and fat grafting. This is a three-dimensional approach that lifts sagging areas and fills sunken areas.
Recommended Lifting by Age and Considerations for Safe Surgery
The general guidelines by age group when choosing a lifting procedure are as follows, but a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon must always precede any decision.
- 20s-30s: Thread lifting or Plus-Minus Lifting for contour refinement and mild sagging improvement.
- 40s and above: Mini-lifting or SMAS facelift to improve deep wrinkles and significant skin sagging.
Through 1:1 customized consultations with Chief Director Dr. Han Kyu-nam, 345 Plastic Surgery establishes a plan that predicts not only your current condition but also future changes. In addition, we provide an environment where patients can receive treatment with peace of mind through a systematic safety system, including three resident board-certified anesthesiologists and CCTV operation in all operating rooms.
After the procedure, we help with a quick recovery through our dedicated recovery center, and we strive for highly satisfying results with a system that prioritizes safety above all else.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of procedure is Plus Minus Lifting?
Plus Minus Lifting is a complex procedure that removes unnecessary fat and fills in sunken areas. Fat from double chins or deep jowls is extracted with a micro cannula, fat is grafted into sunken areas like nasolabial folds, and then thread lifting is used to restore elasticity. A key feature is a quick return to daily life as no separate stitch removal is required.
Are there concerns about scars or hair loss with Mini Lifting?
No, concerns about scars and hair loss have been significantly reduced. SamSaOh Plastic Surgery's Mini Lifting uses a hidden incision method to minimize scar exposure, and because incisions are made delicately between hair follicles, concerns about hair loss due to hair follicle damage can be alleviated.
Does SMAS Volume Lift require bone shaving?
No, it is performed without bone shaving surgery. It is a safe method that restores skin elasticity through a minimal incision lift pulling in a vertical direction, and simultaneously creates a slender line and立体感 (three-dimensional effect) by combining facial liposuction and fat grafting.
What lifting procedure is suitable for people in their 20s or 30s?
Thread lifting or Plus Minus Lifting are usually recommended. For people in their 20s and 30s, the main goal is usually to refine the facial line and improve minor sagging rather than severe sagging, so lighter procedures that control fat and restore elasticity may be suitable. An accurate choice requires consultation with a specialist.
Are the anesthesia and safety systems well-equipped for surgery?
Yes, a systematic safety system is in place. Three anesthesiologists are on staff to safely manage anesthesia, and all operating rooms are equipped with CCTV, so you can receive treatment with peace of mind without worrying about ghost surgery or other concerns.