<Written by a dermatologist at Mapo Dermatology> If facial sagging is your concern, you should view lifting differently

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August 27, 2026
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we propose treatments tailored to each patient's concerns.

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Hello.

Improving the essence of skin with care,

Mind Dermatology, Medical Director

I am Hongseon Lee, a dermatologist with 17 years of experience.

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"Why do I look

more sagged in the face

than others my age?"

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"Nasolabial folds are getting deeper

and my jawline isn't what it used to be,"

"I don't know which procedure I should get."

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When consulting about anti-aging, many people express this concern.

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Mapo Dermatology Specialist

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Facial sagging is not simply a change from the skin stretching.

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As we age,​ skin elasticity decreases and there are changes in the structures that support the face,which can make the cheeks and jawline appear to descend.

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If you repeatedly look down at your smartphone or habitually rest your chin on one hand, it can also affect facial balance.

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Mapo Dermatology Specialist

So when managing facial sagging,it's good to first distinguish what the most noticeable change is now,starting from that.

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Today I'll explain the types of lifting procedures^^.

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01. If the skin feels weak and

has many fine wrinkles, Thermage

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If when you look in the mirror the facial contour hasn't collapsed dramatically but

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the skin feels thinner and weaker than before,you might consider Thermage.

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Thermageuses radiofrequency energy to deliver heat to the dermal layer.It is a method that does that.

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Mapo Dermatology Specialist

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It heats the collagen in the skin to induce contraction, and during the subsequent healing process helps new collagen​to form.

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Therefore, rather than a lifting that strongly pulls the faceUsed to restore skin firmness and to refine fine lines and skin texture.Suitable for the following.

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It can be used when sagging is not yet severe but intrinsic skin aging of the skin is a concern.

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02. If sagging of the cheeks and jawline is noticeable, Ulthera

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If nasolabial folds deepen and the area below the cheeks feels heavy so that the jawline becomes blurred, it is difficult to view it as only a surface problem.

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In such cases,the deeper layers that support the faceshould be evaluated together.

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Ultheradelivers ultrasound energy to the deeper layers of the skin to help improve the elasticity of sagging tissueThat's how it works.

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Especially in areas like the jawline or under the cheeks,when the overall contour has become blurred, it can help tidy the facial lineand may be considered.

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03. If sagging in one area

is particularly prominent, thread lifting

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Even after laser lifting,when sagging of a specific area continues to bother you,there is an option.

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For example, if a double chin is especially noticeable or sagging under the cheeks is concentrated in one spot, thread lifting can be considered together.

Mapo Dermatology Specialist

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Thread liftinginvolves inserting medical-grade sutures under the skin to physically lift sagging tissueThat's what it is.

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Unlike devices that deliver energy to induce skin changes,Using the thread itself to directly adjust the position of the sagging tissueis a characteristic feature.

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Therefore, it is a slightly different approach from evenly increasing overall facial firmness,

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and can be used when you want to focus on sagging in a specific area.

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However, results can vary depending on the type of thread, insertion location, and number of threads,

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so a planning process tailored to the current degree of sagging and the desired change is necessary.​

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As a dermatologist at Mind Dermatology, during consultations I sometimes meet patients who expect lifelong firmness from a single procedure.

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But skin aging is not a process that stops with one procedure.

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If a procedure has improved current sagging or loss of elasticity, you should then consider how long that condition can be maintained.

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So we don’t just talk about the procedure in the clinic and stop there.

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We explain not only which procedure is needed now, but also what to be careful about after the procedure,

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and what aspects of daily life might be worth changing.

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Our care is not solely dependent on the power of devices,but so that patients can fill in healthy habits themselves,we will stand by you and point out the right direction.

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I will treat you with sincerity.

Medical Director, Mind Dermatology

Hongseon Lee.

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and if you say “I saw your blog!”,

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※ This post was written in compliance with Article 56(1) of the Medical Service Act.

All medical procedures may yield different results depending on the individual’s condition; please make decisions only after consulting with medical staff.

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