By 21성형외과의원••Updated: 8/14/2026

Concerned about scars and side effects from facelift at Sinnonhyeon Station? — 5 things to check at Gangnam 21plastic surgery

Author: Dr. Lee Won (Plastic Surgeon: CEO of 21plastic surgery)
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First thing to check if you're concerned about scars and side effects from facelift at Sinnonhyeon Station

When considering a facelift (facelift and necklift), the first concern that comes to mind is probably scars and side effects. To get straight to the point, concerns about scars and side effects can be significantly reduced beforehand during the pre-operative customized design and surgical method selection stage.

A Medical Today (mdtoday.co.kr) report points out that since facelift is a high-difficulty surgery with a wide dissection range, the incision location and dissection plane plan are directly connected to scar visibility. In other words, the pre-operative design stage determines much of the outcome.

The most suitable surgical method varies depending on individual skin thickness, degree of sagging, and facial bone structure, and results can vary between individuals. 21plastic surgery, located between Sinnonhyeon Station and Gangnam Station, focuses on youthful facelift and necklift as a major service area, and carefully examines these individual differences from the consultation stage.

Mini Q&A
Q. I'm hesitant about surgery because I'm worried about scars. Where should I start checking?
A. The first step is to confirm your degree of sagging and skin condition with a specialist. How the incision location is designed greatly affects whether scars are exposed, so I recommend focusing on this part during pre-operative consultation.

Why do scars and side effects occur in facelift, and how can they be reduced?

The biggest cause of scars and side effects is the method of pulling only the skin tightly and suturing it. According to relevant clinical data, the main reasons facelift surgery looks unnatural or leaves severe scars is that the deep layer beneath the skin (SMAS layer) resistance is not resolved while the skin is excessively pulled. If the SMAS layer is not properly corrected, excessive tension is placed on the pulled skin, making it easy for scars to remain at the suture site, and over time this can lead to sagging again.

To reduce scar exposure risk, it is important to design the incision site by hiding it in the hairline and behind the ear, and applying deep plane technique that corrects down to the SMAS layer helps reduce unnatural results.

Post-operative care is equally important. The key rules commonly emphasized in clinical data are as follows:

— Consistently use silicone gel or scar-specific tape after suture removal
— Be sure to apply SPF 50 or higher broad spectrum sunscreen to the incision site
— Start lymph drainage and other massages only after 3-4 weeks post-surgery, and only after receiving permission from the surgeon

Just by following these three steps, you can significantly reduce scars becoming noticeable during the recovery process. The key is designing both the surgical method and post-operative care together.

21plastic surgery Youthful Facelift and Necklift — A harmonious approach tailored to each individual

21plastic surgery, located between Sinnonhyeon Station and Gangnam Station, takes a total plastic surgery perspective, considers the harmony of the entire face together, and designs youthful facelift and necklift surgery plans tailored to each individual.

Rather than approaching double chin muscle tightening, full-face fat transfer, and youthful facelift and necklift separately, it's a method that considers facial volume, lines, and skin sagging all at once. It's also an approach that prevents awkwardness that could arise from improving only one area.

Regarding surgical technique selection, flexibly applying deep plane or dual plane technique depending on skin sagging degree, bone structure, and age is the key to minimizing unnaturalness, as introduced in The Fair News specialist column. Additionally, clinical data explains that sufficient dissection of retention ligaments below the SMAS layer is necessary to expect natural and lasting lifting effects.

21plastic surgery designs incision range and dissection method for each individual from the consultation stage, and surgical results may vary depending on the individual's health status and skin condition.

21plastic surgery youthful facelift and necklift surgery approach flow

— Initial consultation: Understanding degree of skin sagging, bone structure, age, and desired direction
— Technique design: Customized selection between deep plane and dual plane
— Incision planning: Hairline and behind-ear incision line concealment design
— Total harmony review: Consider overall facial balance including double chin, volume, neckline, etc.
— Post-operative care guidance: Establish customized scar management and recovery schedule plan

Might suit you well — Self-check before facelift surgery & precautions

If you've received thread lifting or laser treatment but the results weren't sufficient, or if sagging cheeks and neck line changes are noticeably bothersome, facelift surgery might be a suitable choice. According to relevant clinical data, if sagging is visible and wrinkles are deep with moderate or greater aging conditions, facelift surgery is effective.

Do a quick self-check with the items below.

✔ Suits you well if:

— You had insufficient improvement from thread lifting or laser treatment
— Your cheeks have noticeably sagged and nasolabial folds have deepened
— You're concerned about both neck line sagging and double chin
— You want overall facial contour changes but desire natural-looking results
— You can secure sufficient recovery time

⚠ Must confirm before surgery

— Smokers: Consult thoroughly with your surgeon as smoking can affect blood circulation and wound healing
— Those with blood clotting disorders or systemic diseases: Pre-operative internal medicine consultation or surgeon consultation required
— Older age may result in longer recovery periods, so consider a sufficient recovery schedule
— For at least 3 months post-surgery, be sure to use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on the incision site

Suitability for the procedure is determined after consultation.

If you're looking into facelift at Gangnam Station, necklift in Nonhyeon-dong, or looking for a facelift plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-gu, you can conveniently visit 21plastic surgery located between Sinnonhyeon Station and Gangnam Station. Residents from nearby areas are also welcome.

Feel free to get a comfortable consultation. We'll look at it together.

Get a comfortable consultation at 21plastic surgery, located between Sinnonhyeon Station and Gangnam Station. Dr. Lee Won will look at facial harmony together and guide you in the direction best suited for you individually.

If you're putting off the decision because you're worried about scars or side effects, checking through consultation whether this surgical method is right for you is the wisest first step. Clinical data also emphasizes that establishing a surgical plan tailored to the individual through sufficient pre-operative consultation with a specialist is the key process for satisfying results.

Surgical results may vary depending on individual health status and skin condition, and information about non-covered medical fees will be provided separately during your visit consultation.

Please feel free to mention any concerns or questions. We'll look at it together.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What should I do to avoid noticeable scars after facelift surgery?

The most important thing is designing the incision line to be hidden in the hairline and behind the ear. After surgery, consistently use silicone gel or scar tape from after suture removal, and apply SPF 50 or higher sunscreen to the incision site for at least 3 months or more—this is the key management method for minimizing scars.

Q2. How much swelling and recovery time after facelift surgery?

While there are individual differences, generally swelling and bruising are most severe for 1-2 weeks after surgery, and daily life resumption usually occurs around 2 weeks post-operation. Complete subsidence of swelling and stabilization of results may take 3-6 months, and recovery time may be longer for older patients.

Q3. How is skin-only pulling surgery different from SMAS layer correction surgery?

Skin-only pulling method places excessive tension at suture sites, making scars likely to form and sagging to return over time. On the other hand, the method of correcting down to the SMAS layer reduces tension on the skin, lowering scar risk and allowing more natural and longer-lasting results.

Q4. Which is better for me, thread lifting or facelift?

If the degree of sagging is relatively mild or you want a shorter recovery period, thread lifting may be suitable. On the other hand, if moderate or greater aging changes are noticeable such as cheek sagging, deep wrinkles, and neck line changes, facelift may be a more effective choice. I recommend confirming which method suits you through direct consultation.

Q5. How does the facelift and necklift consultation at Sinnonhyeon Station 21plastic surgery proceed?

On your first visit, Dr. Lee Won will examine your degree of skin sagging, bone structure, and desired direction together, and conduct customized consultation from a total plastic surgery perspective considering overall facial harmony including double chin, volume, and neck line, in addition to youthful facelift and necklift. Information about non-covered medical fees is also provided separately during consultation.

Suitability for the procedure is determined after consultation

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