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I have quite a bit of facial fat and overall sagging. Can a facelift alone completely smooth out my jowls (bulldog fat) and deep nasolabial folds?

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작성일 26-05-07 13:57

Q: I have a lot of facial fat and overall sagging. Can a facelift alone completely smooth out my jowls (bulldog fat) and deep nasolabial folds?

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    Vertical Vector Lifting & Regenerative Science: The Secret to a Natural Facelift
    Hello, I am Dr. Yoosuk Chung, Director of TheLine Plastic Surgery. For those considering a facelift, common concerns usually involve sagging cheeks, deep nasolabial folds, and a collapsing jawline. Over the past 32 years, through more than 100,000 clinical cases, I have focused on restoring volume to the mid-face and fundamentally resolving jowl sagging. Based on my 19-year accident-free expertise, I will answer your most pressing questions regarding facelift surgery.

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    Q1. My face is heavy with fat and sagging. Can a facelift alone smooth out jowls (Bulldog Fat) and nasolabial folds?
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    A1. Jowls and deep smile lines cannot be fixed by simply pulling the skin. The key lies in dissecting the SMAS (Muscular) layer deep within the tissue to reposition sagging fat back to its youthful, elevated position. At TheLine, we utilize a specialized technique that discards unnecessary fat while preserving SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction), which is rich in regenerative stem cells. This ensures tissue flexibility and a precise lift. Specifically, the preserved stem cells activate the ECM (Extracellular Matrix) environment in the mid-face, helping the lifted tissues anchor firmly. The result is a three-dimensional facial line where everything from nasolabial folds to jowls is smoothly refined.

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    Q2. I’m afraid my face will look too wide or my mouth will look "stretched" after surgery. Is a natural result possible?
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    A2. The "over-pulled" or unnatural look occurs when the face is pulled too horizontally without considering human ergonomics. Based on 32 years of know-how, I design the lift using a Vertical Vector—pulling in a direction opposite to gravity. This makes the face look smaller and more contoured rather than wider. Our technique of preserving regenerative SVF restores elasticity to the internal ECM, ensuring that your facial expressions remain soft and your smile stays natural, as if it were your original face.

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    Q3. I’m worried about "Bio-bond" (hardness) or internal scarring (scar tissue) during recovery.
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    A3. Bio-bond is a fibrotic phenomenon that occurs as micro-injuries heal. Our signature technique—discarding fat while preserving regenerative SVF—is excellent for minimizing these side effects. Highly concentrated stem cells lower inflammatory responses within the ECM and induce healthy tissue regeneration. Because we operate under a precise 19-year accident-free system, we have drastically reduced discomfort from scar tissue, allowing for a much softer and faster recovery than conventional facelifts.

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    Q4. Will the skin on the sides of my face sag or ripple again over time? How long does it last?
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    A4. The longevity of a facelift depends on the strength of the underlying tissue supporting the skin. Beyond just "pulling," I fundamentally rebuild the ECM, the skin’s support structure, by preserving regenerative SVF. Since stem cells continuously aid in collagen synthesis and strengthen tissue bonding, the lifted state remains robust over time. With the pride of a 32-year medical career, I do my best to ensure you can confidently maintain the smooth jawline and elastic volume you had 10 years ago.

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