Facial Wrinkle Lifting: Can Deepened Wrinkles Be Improved with Lifting?

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I am Park Jeong-geun, Director of Face Plus Plastic Surgery Clinic.

When you look in the mirror, your nasolabial folds or the lines at the corners of your mouth may appear deeper than before, and your facial contours may seem to droop.

At first, these may look like fine lines caused by dry skin. However, as skin elasticity continues to decline over time, they can progress into deep wrinkles caused by facial tissue sagging downward, rather than simple surface lines.

One method that many people look into in this situation is facial wrinkle lifting.

But you may wonder whether lifting alone can improve wrinkles that have already deepened, and which approach is most suitable. Today, we will look at why facial wrinkles deepen and what to check when considering facial wrinkle lifting.

1. Why Do Facial Wrinkles Deepen?

Facial wrinkles are difficult to explain as changes that occur only on the surface of the skin.

As we age, collagen and elastic fibers in the skin decrease, and the supportive strength of the tissues that hold up the skin can gradually weaken. During this process, when the tissues around the cheeks and mouth shift downward, nasolabial folds and marionette lines can look deeper. In particular, when volume under the cheekbones or in the cheeks decreases and the skin sags along with it, the facial contour may also look heavier.

Therefore, when planning facial wrinkle lifting, it is important to look not only at the depth of the wrinkles but also at skin elasticity and sagging.

2. How Does Facial Wrinkle Lifting Work?

Facial wrinkle lifting is a method that delivers energy to sagging skin and the tissues beneath it, or adds physical support. Through this, the treatment can be planned to refine the facial contour and improve skin elasticity.

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Representative options include lifting devices that use ultrasound or radiofrequency energy, and thread lifts may also be considered depending on the condition.

Ultrasound and radiofrequency methods deliver energy to a specific depth beneath the skin to encourage improved elasticity. However, even within the same facial wrinkle lifting category, the depth to which energy reaches and its characteristics can differ by device.

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Rather than choosing a strong treatment by default, it is important to first check your current skin thickness, fat volume, and degree of sagging.

3. Can Deepened Wrinkles Be Improved?

Even if wrinkles have deepened, they do not necessarily disappear completely with lifting alone.

If wrinkles are strongly influenced by skin sagging, the surrounding tissue can be lifted and reorganized through facial wrinkle lifting. As the sagging eases in this process, wrinkles can be expected to look softer than before.

On the other hand, if deep creases have already formed in the skin itself or volume loss is also present, lifting alone has its limits. In such cases, depending on the condition of the skin, procedures that restore volume or stimulate regeneration may also be considered together.

Ultimately, what matters is not deciding on a treatment based on a single wrinkle, but identifying why the wrinkle has deepened.

4. What to Check Before Treatment

When looking into facial wrinkle lifting, rather than comparing prices or device names, you should first check your facial structure.

Faces with plenty of cheek fat and faces with little fat and thin skin may show different results even with the same treatment.

In addition, depending on the area of concern, such as nasolabial folds, mouth-corner lines, or jawline sagging, the required depth and treatment direction can also differ.

In particular, if excessive energy-based treatment is performed on a face with little facial fat, volume loss may become more noticeable.

Therefore, it is important to choose an appropriate intensity and method that take into account your individual facial shape and skin condition.

In conclusion, facial wrinkle lifting is less about erasing deepened wrinkles outright and more about addressing sagging and declining elasticity together.

If wrinkles have already deepened, it is important to thoroughly assess their location and cause, as well as skin thickness and volume. Planning the facial wrinkle lifting approach that suits your needs can then help you achieve more natural-looking results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can deepened wrinkles disappear with facial wrinkle lifting?

Deepened wrinkles do not necessarily disappear completely with lifting alone. If wrinkles are heavily influenced by skin sagging, the surrounding tissue can be lifted and reorganized, which may ease the sagging and make the wrinkles look softer than before.

Why do nasolabial folds deepen?

This is generally explained by the fact that collagen and elastic fibers decrease with age and the skin's supporting strength weakens, causing the tissues around the cheeks and mouth to shift downward. As a result, nasolabial folds may look deeper, and if volume loss causes the skin to sag, the facial contour may also appear heavier.

How does facial wrinkle lifting work?

Facial wrinkle lifting delivers energy to sagging skin and the tissues beneath it, or adds physical support. Representative options include lifting devices that use ultrasound or radiofrequency energy, and thread lifts may also be considered depending on the condition.

Do different lifting devices produce different results?

Yes. Even within the same facial wrinkle lifting category, the depth to which energy reaches and its characteristics can differ by device. For this reason, rather than choosing a strong treatment by default, it is important to first check skin thickness, fat volume, and degree of sagging.

Is lifting alone enough if the skin has deep creases or volume has decreased?

Lifting alone may have its limits. If deep creases have formed in the skin or volume loss is also present, procedures that restore volume or stimulate regeneration may be considered alongside lifting, depending on the condition of the skin.