Returning Plastic Surgery

Hello. I am Dr. Kim Yongwoo, a plastic surgery specialist at Returning Plastic Surgery. ​ This post covers the 6-month follow-up story after performing anti-aging surgeries—including eyes, nose, fat grafting, and facelift—on my mother-in-law. ​ In December 2023, around the time my own mother’s facelift recovery was wrapping up successfully, I visited my in-laws. Naturally, their interest was focused on my mother’s recovery. In fact, I had recommended anti-aging surgery to my in-laws several times in the past. However, since my mother-in-law had never undergone even a simple plastic surgery procedure in her life and is nearly 10 years younger than my mother, I had mostly suggested it to my father-in-law. But seeing my mother's results must have given her courage. This time, she cautiously opened up about the complex issues regarding her face that she had been harboring. If her son-in-law weren't a plastic surgeon, she is the type of person who would never have had su...

  The Secret to Prolonging Facelift Results / Unveiling 1-Year Post-Facelift Reviews Let's discuss the duration of a facelift's effect. Hello, I am head doctor Kim Yong-woo of Returning Plastic Surgery. As facelift surgery is a major decision, there is significant interest in how long the results last. Patients often undergo treatments like ultrasound lifting or thread lifting first, become disappointed with the short duration of effects, and then decide to pursue the more definitive facelift surgery. However, there are unfortunately many cases where patients who have undergone a facelift report that the sagging returned after only 6 months, that they almost reverted to their original state after a year, or that they only ended up with complications like scars and pixie ears. Why do maintenance periods differ among clinics? You must understand the principle of the facelift. In this article, I will give you tips on how to extend the duration of your facelift results...

 Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, board-certified plastic surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery. In December of last year, I performed a facelift for my mother. For many surgeons who specialize in lifting procedures, performing a facelift for one’s parent is a deeply personal and meaningful milestone. But even so, it’s something many of us hesitate to do due to the emotional pressure of operating on family (often referred to as "VIP syndrome") and concerns about achieving perfection. Having already operated on several relatives — including my wife — I’ve realized that I personally don’t carry that burden. More importantly, my surgical skills and confidence in facelift procedures were at their peak, and I felt strongly that it was time to give back to my mother. Over the span of a month, I performed facelift surgery on both my mother and mother-in-law. Today, I’m sharing the 6-month journey and results of my mother’s procedure. Convincing My Mother In December 2023, I visited my mot...