Returning Plastic Surgery

  By Dr. Yongwoo Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery, Seoul Many people suffer from unexpected chin sagging, especially after facial contouring surgery, or experience elongation of the chin as they age. These changes can result in a condition commonly referred to as a "witch's chin," but in this post, we’ll use the more appropriate term: chin ptosis — and explain how we correct it with what we call a chin lift . What Is a Chin Lift? Chin ptosis (a drooping chin) occurs when the soft tissues at the tip of the chin lose support and begin to sag downward. This can result from various factors and leads to an undesirable droopy appearance. Anatomy of the Chin: Structure Showing Soft Tissue Attached to the Chin Bone [Original Source] Medical illustration by James Vargo, MD. Common Causes of Chin Ptosis The mechanisms behind chin sagging are fairly straightforward, though the causes can vary: 1. Bone Deficiency: Excessi...

 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...

Get It Done Right — Don’t Compromise on Your Lower Blepharoplasty! By Dr. Yongwoo Kim, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Returning Plastic Surgery Introduction Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, board-certified plastic surgeon. Lower eyelid surgery is a must-have procedure in anti-aging surgery — especially popular among men. Because of high demand, it’s offered by nearly every plastic surgery clinic, even at non-specialist offices. It may seem like a common and simple surgery, but true lower eyelid surgery requires a deep understanding of anatomy and orbital pressure dynamics . This is not a procedure to get just anywhere. Lower Eyelid Fat Repositioning vs. Traditional Lower Blepharoplasty People often confuse “fat repositioning” with lower eyelid surgery. While not strictly medical terms, the difference is this: Fat repositioning (commonly called “undereye correction”) is performed through the conjunctiva (internal incision), with no skin removal. ...

Hello, I’m Dr. Yongwoo Kim, plastic surgeon at Dr. Returning Plastic Surgery. In today’s post, we’ll dive deep into the topic of double chin surgery . While it can be a bit complex, this guide will give you a full understanding of double chin causes and the appropriate surgical solutions. What Causes a Double Chin? Double chins may be genetic, but in most cases, they become more pronounced with age. The treatment method depends on the cause, and simply removing fat with liposuction is not always effective. In fact, many patients come to me after failed liposuction procedures performed elsewhere. Since each surgeon’s diagnosis and approach can vary, it’s important to understand the underlying anatomical causes. This ensures the surgery is customized to your needs and yields a satisfying result. The Ideal Neckline [Image Source: Neligan vol. 2] Ideal youthful neckline Defined jawline 2. Cervicomental angle of 105° 3. Anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle...