APEX SMAS Face Lift A powerful, definitive anti-aging surgery that resolves wrinkles and sagging at their source, all at once. Sagging, wrinkles and firmness improved at once! This is a fundamental yet powerful surgical method for improving sagging skin and wrinkles across the entire face. By lifting all the way down to the deep SMAS layer, it can improve extensive sagging and wrinkles in the mid and lower face. It not only improves deep wrinkles but also tightens sagging skin for a smoother facial contour, so the clear before-and-after change brings high satisfaction. Its lifting effect also lasts longer than that of other anti-aging procedures. Reclaim your lost facial line with a firm V-line! The key is meticulous dissection down to the SMAS layer before lifting! APEX's SMAS face lift lifts everything from the surface skin down to the SMAS layer, the source of aging, improving overall sagging, wrinkles and skin firmness for highly satisfying results. Post-operative care also helps you return to daily life quickly.

APEX SMAS Face Lift

A powerful, decisive anti-aging surgery that
Wrinkles and sagging are addressed at the root, all at once.

Upper body of a smiling woman with flowing long hair against a soft lavender background for SMAS Face Lift

Sagging and wrinkles,

and firmness too

Improved all at once!

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Prologue

A fundamental and powerful surgical approach for improving sagging skin and wrinkles across the whole face. By lifting all the way down to the deep fascial layer (SMAS), it can improve extensive sagging and wrinkles through the mid and lower face. It softens deep wrinkles and also tightens sagging skin to smooth the facial contour, so the clear before-and-after change brings high satisfaction.
It also maintains the lifting effect longer than other anti-aging procedures.

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Your lost face line,

Firm and

Get your V-line back!

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Surgery time

About 4 hours

Anesthesia

Sedation

Inpatient Care

Not required

Suture Removal

7~10 days later

In-clinic Treatment

4~7 times

Recovery Period

2 weeks later

Results may vary depending on the patient's condition and the surgical method.

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APEX Plastic Surgery SMAS Face Lift — the key is dissecting meticulously down to the SMAS layer and lifting it

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down to the SMAS layer with meticulous dissection Lifting it is the key!

The APEX SMAS Face Lift is By lifting from the outer skin down to the SMAS layer, the source of aging, overall sagging, wrinkles, By improving skin elasticity as well, results with high satisfaction can be expected. Post-op care also helps you return to daily life quickly.

SMAS Face Lift introduction featuring a woman with eyes closed, hands gently placed on her cheeks with a relaxed expression

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Powerful, reliable improvement of wrinkles and sagging

Overall facial wrinkles and sagging, in a single procedure, can be markedly improved.

SMAS Face Lift diagram showing incision lines and dissection areas on the cheek and jawline in pink on a female profile

02

Extensive dissection for long-lasting results and high satisfaction

Deep, wide dissection down to the fascial layer The lifting effect lasts a long time, giving high satisfaction.

Elastic facial line of a woman smiling with both hands on her cheeks, representing SMAS Face Lift

03

Prevents pixie ear and minimizes scarring

Meticulous suturing helps prevent pixie ear, a side effect of face lifts, Scarring is minimized.

APEX Anti-Aging & Lifting Precision Analysis System — SMAS layer lifting, with SMAS Face Lift and Mini Lift compared

Analysis System

APEX Anti-Aging & Lifting Precision Analysis System

At APEX Plastic Surgery, surgery is performed after a thorough consultation and detailed analysis.

  • Frontal view comparing three stages of facial aging and loss of skin elasticity for SMAS Face Lift consultation

    Aging and skin laxity analysis

    Analyzing the degree of aging by age group, a method suited to each individual's condition
    Surgery proceeds with the method and direction adjusted accordingly.

  • Frontal view of a woman's face with golden ratio measurement lines marked on the upper blepharoplasty, midface, and lower face areas for face lift and Anti-Aging & Lifting precision analysis

    Face line and proportion analysis

    Analyzing changes in the facial line and the golden ratio caused by wrinkles and sagging,
    establishes a surgical plan to match.

  • Anatomical diagram of facial expression muscles and fascial structures around the jawline, mouth, and cheeks for SMAS Face Lift

    Analysis of retaining ligaments, muscle, fat

    By carefully analyzing facial muscle thickness, the retaining ligaments, and fat distribution,
    we decide on and carry out the lifting method best suited to it.

  • 3D skin cross-section diagram showing the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous fat layer, and fascial structure to explain SMAS Face Lift surgery Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis

    Skin elasticity analysis

    The type of surgery is determined by each person's degree of skin sagging and skin elasticity, and
    The amount of skin removed is adjusted for a customized surgery.

Why?

down to the SMAS layer
Why lifting is needed

Why is lifting down to the SMAS layer necessary?

including the outer skin as well as the fat tissue, muscle and fascial (SMAS) layer beneath it
Because sagging occurs, the deep fascial layer (SMAS layer) must be lifted as well,
The lifting effect lasts longer and satisfying results can be achieved.

What is the SMAS layer?

It refers to the thin fibromuscular fascia layer (SMAS) between the subcutaneous fat and the muscle layer.
The fascial layer beneath the subcutaneous fat is connected with the facial muscles of expression, connective tissue, fascia and blood vessels
such structures are located there with the facial nerve beneath them, so
It requires the surgeon's anatomical knowledge and extensive experience.

3D cross-sectional skin diagram of epidermis, dermis, fat layer, and SMAS layer to explain SMAS Face Lift surgery Skin layer Fat layer Muscle layer Epidermis Dermis (upper layer) Dermis (lower layer) Fascia
(SMAS)
Anatomical diagram showing facial side muscles and the locations of the zygomatic, masseteric, and mandibular retaining ligaments related to SMAS Face Lift

What are retaining ligaments?

as soft tissue connecting the bone to the muscle, fascia, subcutaneous fat, and dermal layer
They play a key role in holding the skin against sagging. When part of the retaining ligaments
As the retaining ligaments loosen with aging, or are congenitally dense,
It may appear on the skin surface as a wrinkle or a groove.

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SMAS Face Lift vs. Mini Lift

Learn the differences between the SMAS face lift and the mini lift to apply the right method.

SMAS Face Lift surgical diagram illustrating SMAS layer muscle structure, incision lines, and dissection with surgical instruments on a female profile
Diagram of Mini Lift surgical principles showing dissection of the fascial layer in the cheek area in front of the ear using surgical instruments on a woman's profile
SMAS Face Lift vs. Mini Lift: incision site, age range, lifting effect, and recovery period
SMAS Face Lift Type Mini Lift
Incision from in front of the ear to behind it Incision Site Small incisions in front of the ear, temple, etc.
Ages 50+ with deep wrinkles Age Group Relatively younger, in their 30~40s
The midface, lower face and neck lines too
Overall wrinkle improvement		 Lifting effect Nasolabial folds, cheek sagging, mouth lines, etc.
Wrinkle improvement by sagging area
About 2 weeks Recovery Period About 1 week (minimal bruising & swelling)

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SMAS Face Lift model with straight long hair gently resting her hand on her chin, smiling softly with a firm facial contour

Who?

APEX SMAS Face Lift
Who is it right for?

Learn who is a candidate for the APEX SMAS Face Lift.

  1. 01When you want to improve skin sagging and wrinkles across the whole face
  2. 02If you want semi-permanent, definite lifting
  3. 03Cheek sagging after facial contouring surgery
  4. 04When thread lifting, laser lifting or similar treatments did not deliver results
  5. 05If you want a dramatic lifting effect from a single surgery

Surgery

APEX SMAS Face Lift Method

How is the APEX SMAS Face Lift performed?

Lifting the skin together with the fascial layer (SMAS layer) can improve overall facial sagging and wrinkles.
The incisions in front of and behind the ear are sutured delicately so that a deformed ear does not occur as a side effect.

  1. Profile of a woman with sagging along the jawline and neck for a SMAS Face Lift consultation

    Before surgery

    Overall, on the face and neck
    Wrinkles and sagging have developed

  2. Profile diagram of a woman showing pink incision lines along the front and back of the ear and hairline for SMAS Face Lift

    Incision after design

    designing the incision according to the degree of wrinkling
    incisions are made in front of and behind the ear.

  3. Diagram of SMAS Face Lift procedure overlaying the SMAS layer and facial muscle anatomy on a woman's profile and dissecting with surgical instruments

    SMAS layer dissection, retaining ligament release

    The skin and the SMAS layer are delicately dissected,
    The retaining ligaments are released.

  4. Diagram of SMAS Face Lift surgical process showing incision and fixation along the ear line to lift cheek and neck skin on a woman's profile

    Fixation and excess skin removal

    fixing the SMAS layer of the midface, lower face and neck
    removes the excess, wrinkled skin.

  5. Side view of a woman's face marked with incision and suture lines along the front of the ear and hairline for a SMAS Face Lift

    Suturing and dressing of the incision

    by suturing the incision meticulously and delicately
    Reduces swelling and enhances the lifting effect.

  6. Profile of a woman showing a smooth, firm jawline and neck line associated with SMAS Face Lift

    After surgery

    Overall facial sagging and wrinkles
    is improved.

Side profile of a woman touching her jawline and looking forward, representing anti-aging with SMAS Face Lift

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A youthful face!

  • # Fundamental, powerful wrinkle improvement
  • # A smooth, slim facial line
  • # A bright, lively youthful face
  • # Face Slimming Effect
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