Facial Rejuvination
When it comes to facial rejuvenation, Dr. Kim is an expert. As our patients experience aging, the skin naturally looses volume and elasticity, resulting in sagging skin, jowels, and a drooping look. Dr. Kim offers two of the most effective and popular facial rejuvination solutions to these concerens, the Thread Lift and the traditional Face Lift. While both of these procedures are designed to provide a youthful and redefined look, they are vastly different. From the technique Dr. Kim uses, to the guidance during recovery, CK Plastic Surgery will help you decide which solution best fits you.
The Traditional Face Lift
The Face Lift is one of the most common and sought after surgical procedures, as it is a more perminante solution to creating a rejuvinated and youthful appearance in individuals age 30+. During this procedure, Dr. Kim makes small and descreet incisions typically along the hairline and around the ear area to access the deeper features of the face. Dr. Kim then lifts and repositions the underlying facial muscles and tissue, creating a youthful facial structure. Unlike the Thread Lift, the traditional Face Lift does not just reposition the skin, as it also addresses severe sagging and structural volume loss of the face. This procedure in turn, is best fit for individuals who have concerns with significant skin laxity and have an aged appearance. In addition to the facial changes, patients seeking to have a more youthful and defined jawline and neck often choose this procedure with Dr. Kim, as it is shown to be the most highly effective facial procedure. Following the traditional Face Lift, patients will have a significantly longer recovery time when compared to the Thread Lift, of up to 21 days, however the results will be notifable for 10+ years.
PDO Thread Lift
The Thread Lift has been a widley popular option for individuals looking to lessen the results of sagging skin and an aged look. This procedure is minimally invasive, and uses medical grade disolvable sutures, to tighten and lift the skin. During the Thread Lift procedure, Dr. Kim inserts threads under the skin allowing the tissue underneath to be raised and pulled upwards.
This procedure results in a refreshed and more youthful look. In addition to the immediate lift, the threads stimulate collagen production which further improves skin texture even after the threads disolve. While this procedure is shown to be extremely effective, the Thread Lift typically only has noticable results ranging from 12-24 months, as the Threads dissolve. Many patients enjoy this procedure as it offers a significantly shorter downtime than the traditional Face Lift. Following this procedure, patients recovery times are typically less than 3 days.
The Thread Lift can also be used for Jawline Contoring. Watch here as Dr. Kim preforms a jawline thread lift!
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