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A Complete Analysis of Facelift Side Effects: A Must-Read Before Surgery

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In this session, I have prepared information regarding the types of facelift side effects, the reasons they occur, and how to avoid them. Hello, I am Dr. Kim Yongwoo, Chief Director of Returning Plastic Surgery. Recently, the demand for facelifts has increased rapidly. As many clinics perform facelifts, it seems there are also many people suffering from side effects. It appears that patients planning for a facelift are having more concerns after seeing reviews of facelift side effects. Before undergoing surgery, let’s take a detailed look at what facelift complications exist, why they occur, and what the methods are to avoid them. Hypertrophic Scarring Pixie Ear Skin Necrosis Cheekbone Protrusion (Mantis-shaped Face) Unnatural Flounder-shaped Face Nerve Damage - Facial Paralysis Hypertrophic Scarring Insufficient SMAS dissection, excessive skin resection The part that people worry about the most is probably scarring. In the case of facelift scars, it ...

[Notice] I Performed a Facelift on My Mother-in-Law! 1-Year Review

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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 Mind-Blowing Details of Forehead Lifts vs. Forehead Reductions (Forehead Reduction Lift Design) ​

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This time, I've prepared a topic on facial proportions regarding forehead lifts and forehead reduction lifts! ​ Hello, this is Dr. Returning from Returning Plastic Surgery. Last time, we learned about the successful method for an endoscopic forehead lift. [ Blog Link Card ] Title: If You're Getting an Endoscopic Forehead Lift and Don't Want to Regret It, Read This!! Snippet: Hello, this is Dr. Returning, plastic surgery specialist Kim Yongwoo. This time, we will deeply... blog.naver.com ​ When performing a forehead lift, the hairline can recede, making the forehead appear wider. To prevent this, a forehead reduction (hairline lowering) via a hairline incision must be performed concurrently. Let's take an anatomical approach to determine in which cases a combined forehead reduction is necessary. The Face's Golden Ratio [Source] Neligan 4th edition The vertical "golden ratio" of the face is known to be 1:1:1 for the upper, middle, and lower ...