Facial Contouring in Your 50s: Midface Zygoma Reduction Lifting Ligaments
50s Facial Contouring: Midface Malar Reduction Surgery Consultation Review (Lifting the Retaining Ligaments)
A patient in her 50s who visited our clinic expressed that her biggest concern was skin sagging. Skin sagging, which naturally occurs with age, is a common concern for many people. In particular, sagging in the midface area can be an important factor that determines the overall impression of the face.
"In particular, it's important to pull up the retaining ligaments. Retaining ligaments don't lift even with a rhytidectomy."
Dr. Oh Myung-jun listened carefully to the patient's concerns and explained in detail how Midface Malar Reduction Surgery contributes to improving skin sagging, going beyond a simple bone Surgery. He emphasized that while the lower skin does not sag when the midface is reduced, the key is to pull up and fix the retaining ligaments in the central area along with the bone. This is effective in improving fundamental sagging that is difficult to resolve with general Lifting Treatment.
Pre-Surgery Considerations: Experience with Gold Thread Lifting
The patient had a history of receiving Gold Thread Lifting Treatment at another hospital in the past. Although gold threads remaining throughout the face were confirmed through CT images, Dr. Oh Myung-jun reassured the patient, explaining that it would not interfere with the Midface Malar Reduction Surgery. However, the gold threads were removed from the pre-Surgery CT images to allow the Medical Team to more clearly identify the surgical area. This is a meticulous process to enhance patient safety and surgical accuracy.
Device Treatments for Skin Elasticity Management Immediately After Surgery
While improving the facial line by lifting the retaining ligaments through bone Surgery is important, it is also essential to enhance the skin's own elasticity and contract the fat layer. Dr. Oh Myung-jun suggested a method to maximize skin elasticity by combining device treatments such as Sofwave and Ultherapy (PRIME) immediately after Surgery.
- Sofwave: Promotes collagen production in the skin, contributing to overall elasticity improvement.
- Ultherapy (PRIME): Delivers energy to deep layers of the skin using high-intensity focused ultrasound, aiding in the Lifting effect.
These treatments can help prevent skin sagging that may occur after Surgery and contribute to achieving a smoother, more youthful-looking facial line.
Patient's Concerns About Swelling and Pigmentation
The patient expressed concern about swelling after Surgery or pigmentation due to bruising. Dr. Oh Myung-jun clearly answered these concerns and reassured the patient.
"Bruising won't cause pigmentation, right? No, it won't. It will all eventually disappear."
Post-Surgery swelling tends to start subsiding from the top and move downwards, becoming longer and wider. This is a natural Recovery process and will gradually disappear over time. Post-care programs such as Laser Treatment are also actively utilized to quickly alleviate swelling and bruising.
Core Construction Followed by Interior Work: An Analogy for the Recovery Process
Dr. Oh Myung-jun explained the post-Surgery Recovery process using an analogy of building a house.
"When building a house, you do the core construction first, and then the interior work. Now the core construction is finished. Now we need to start the interior work."
This means that bone Surgery is like the 'core construction' of the face, and the subsequent skin care and Recovery process is like 'interior work'. It suggests that if the patient approaches the Recovery process with patience, they can ultimately achieve more satisfying results.
At O.N Clinic, we provide optimal Planning and systematic post-care, considering each patient's individual condition and needs. We hope that patients in their 50s can also regain a more youthful and vibrant face through Midface Malar Reduction Surgery.
O.N Clinic | Last reviewed 2024-07-30