Planet Facelift
ANTI AGING FACE LIFT
A lifting procedure that improves
overall facial sagging,
including stretched and drooping
facial lines and semi-neck lift.
Dr. Shin Dong-woo conducts Planet’s unique
lift surgery by enhancing the advantages and
complementing the disadvantages of each surgical
method through continuous research to achieve
enhanced recovery and superior facelift results.
Face lift 01.
Authentic lift surgery—
don’t just pull the skin
The reason for releasing retaining ligaments is to
reduce unevenness and pull the fascia and skin to
the precise position.
If the retaining ligaments holding the skin are not
released, hollowing and depression may occur.
Dr. Shin Dong-woo precisely cuts the zygomatic
retaining ligaments and masseteric retaining
ligaments, then dissects and fixes the skin and
fascia to the desired position.
Face lift 02.
All different facelift cases—
only one surgical method?
Dr. Shin Dong-woo designs for optimal results with
different directions and angles, considering facial
structure, areas of concern, skin thickness, and
surgical history.
Concerns about nasolabial folds, deep cheeks,
jawline, and neck sagging can be comprehensively
improved through dual-plane facelift.
Since it pulls the SMAS fascial layer located above
and below the muscle, it has stronger and
longer-lasting effects.
Dr. Shin Dong-woo provides customized yet
natural facelift results tailored to each patient’s
condition through Planet’s unique facelift expertise
that combines the powerful, lasting effects of deep
plane with the delicate control of dual plane.
Face lift 03.
Recovery expertise—
Why Planet’s recovery is fast
Most facelifts dissect through the middle of the
subcutaneous layer to save time.
In such cases, blood vessels in the subcutaneous
layer may be damaged, and if too close to the skin
layer, unevenness or skin damage may occur.
Planet’s Dr. Shin Dong-woo dissects accurately and
uniformly along just above the SMAS layer and
performs immediate hemostasis when bleeding
occurs, enabling rapid recovery.
The incision naturally follows the front and back of the ear.
When the fascia (SMAS) is lifted, the amount of skin excision increases proportionally—
typically 1cm, sometimes over 2cm is removed.
Without touching the muscle, only the SMAS layer
above the muscle is pulled.
If you’ve had thread lifting before, threads deeply
embedded below the fascial layer are removed
one by one while carefully checking to prevent
unevenness.
Face lift 04.
Scar concerns—Planet is with you.
Dr. Shin Dong-woo maintains the ear shape by considering the tension on the skin.
To reduce scarring, tension on the skin must be reduced.
The incision is made behind the tragal cartilage,
removing skin while leaving only the minimum
amount that doesn’t restrict movement,
maintaining the ear shape as is.
Face lift 05.
Facelift is recommended
in these cases:
Face lift 06.
What effects can be achieved
with facelift?
Face lift 07.
Facelift surgery
recovery process guide
Face lift 08.
Post-facelift medical
aftercare process guide
Planet provides aftercare throughout this entire
schedule, with our dedicated team accompanying
you through all processes that occur during
recovery.
In addition to basic care, Planet helps rapid
recovery through the Golden Plan aftercare program.
The Golden Plan aftercare program is a
personalized program that provides various
aftercare for up to 3 months according to recovery
status.
Golden Plan
Aftercare Program Schedule
FAQ
The surgery typically takes around 4 hours. Stitches are removed in two visits — once on Day 7 and again on Day 10 after surgery. Most patients are able to return to their daily routines from Day 7 onwards, and there is no overnight hospital stay required. Thanks to Planet’s precise surgical technique, recovery tends to be faster compared to conventional facelift procedures.
No, general anesthesia is not required. Planet’s facelift is performed under IV sedation, which is sometimes called “twilight anesthesia” or sleep anesthesia. You’ll be in a comfortable, pain-free sleep throughout the procedure, but without the heavier physical burden that comes with full general anesthesia — making the overall experience and recovery much smoother.
Thread lifting is a non-surgical option that’s quicker and simpler, but its results tend to be more subtle and shorter-lasting. A facelift, on the other hand, works by lifting and repositioning the deeper tissue layers beneath the skin, which means the results are more dramatic and longer-lasting. If you’ve had thread lifting before but weren’t happy with the results, a facelift can still be performed — and any previously inserted threads will be carefully removed during the procedure.
There are different facelift approaches — some focus on powerful, long-lasting results while others allow for more precise, delicate adjustments. At Planet, Dr. Shin Dong-woo combines the strengths of both methods to create a unique technique that delivers strong, lasting improvement while still looking natural. Every surgery is tailored to the individual, taking into account factors like facial structure, skin thickness, areas of concern, and any previous procedures.
Scarring is kept to a minimum by carefully placing the incisions along the natural contours of the ear — both in front and behind it. The technique is designed to reduce tension on the skin, which is one of the main factors that can lead to noticeable scarring. Only the minimal amount of skin needed is removed, and the natural shape of the ear is preserved throughout.
The ligaments beneath your skin act like anchors that hold everything in place. If these aren’t carefully released during surgery, simply pulling the skin can create uneven, sunken-looking areas — which is the opposite of a natural result. At Planet, Dr. Shin Dong-woo precisely releases these key ligaments so that both the skin and the underlying tissue can be moved and secured exactly where they need to be for a smooth, balanced outcome.
A facelift may be a great option if you’re experiencing any of the following — deepening smile lines or lines around the corners of your mouth, a loss of definition along the jawline due to sagging cheeks, a double chin or loose skin on the neck, hollowness in the mid-face area, drooping outer eye corners, or an overall appearance that feels older than your actual age. It’s also worth considering if previous treatments like lasers or thread lifting haven’t given you the results you were hoping for, or if sagging has become noticeably more pronounced on one side of your face than the other.
Planet Facelift
A lifting procedure that improves overall facial sagging,
including stretched and drooping facial lines and semi-neck lift.
Dr. Shin Dong-woo conducts Planet’s unique lift surgery by
enhancing the advantages and complementing the disadvantages
of each surgical method through continuous research to achieve
enhanced recovery and superior facelift results.
Face Lift 01.
Authentic lift surgery—don’t just pull the skin
The reason for releasing retaining ligaments is to reduce
unevenness and pull the fascia and skin to the precise position.
If the retaining ligaments holding the skin are not released,
hollowing and depression may occur.
Dr. Shin Dong-woo precisely cuts the zygomatic retaining ligaments
and masseteric retaining ligaments, then dissects and fixes the skin
and fascia to the desired position.
Face Lift 02.
All different facelift cases—only one surgical method?
Dr. Shin Dong-woo designs for optimal results with different
directions and angles, considering facial structure, areas of concern,
skin thickness, and surgical history.
Concerns about nasolabial folds, deep cheeks, jawline, and neck
sagging can be comprehensively improved through dual-plane facelift.
Since it pulls the SMAS fascial layer located above and below the muscle,
it has stronger and longer-lasting effects.
Dr. Shin Dong-woo provides customized yet natural facelift results
tailored to each patient’s condition through Planet’s unique facelift
expertise that combines the powerful, lasting effects of deep plane
with the delicate control of dual plane.
Face Lift 03.
Recovery expertise—Why Planet’s recovery is fast
Most facelifts dissect through the middle of the subcutaneous layer
to save time. In such cases, blood vessels in the subcutaneous layer
may be damaged, and if too close to the skin layer, unevenness
or skin damage may occur.
Planet’s Dr. Shin Dong-woo dissects accurately and uniformly
along just above the SMAS layer and performs immediate hemostasis
when bleeding occurs, enabling rapid recovery.
The incision naturally follows the front and back of the ear.
When the fascia (SMAS) is lifted, the amount of skin excision increases
proportionally—typically 1cm, sometimes over 2cm is removed.
Without touching the muscle, only the SMAS layer above the muscle
is pulled. If you’ve had thread lifting before, threads deeply embedded
below the fascial layer are removed one by one while carefully checking
to prevent unevenness.
Face Lift 04.
Scar concerns—Planet is with you.
Dr. Shin Dong-woo maintains the ear shape by considering the tension
on the skin. To reduce scarring, tension on the skin must be reduced.
The incision is made behind the tragal cartilage, removing skin while
leaving only the minimum amount that doesn’t restrict movement,
maintaining the ear shape as is.
Face Lift 05.
Facelift is recommended in these cases:
Face Lift 06.
What effects can be achieved with facelift?
Face Lift 07.
Facelift surgery recovery process guide
Face Lift 08.
Post-facelift medical aftercare process guide
Planet provides aftercare throughout this entire schedule,
with our dedicated team accompanying you through all processes
that occur during recovery.
In addition to basic care, Planet helps rapid recovery through the
Golden Plan aftercare program. The Golden Plan aftercare program
is a personalized program that provides various aftercare for up to
3 months according to recovery status.
Golden Plan Aftercare Program Schedule
FAQs
The surgery typically takes around 4 hours. Stitches are removed in two visits — once on Day 7 and again on Day 10 after surgery. Most patients are able to return to their daily routines from Day 7 onwards, and there is no overnight hospital stay required. Thanks to Planet’s precise surgical technique, recovery tends to be faster compared to conventional facelift procedures.
No, general anesthesia is not required. Planet’s facelift is performed under IV sedation, which is sometimes called “twilight anesthesia” or sleep anesthesia. You’ll be in a comfortable, pain-free sleep throughout the procedure, but without the heavier physical burden that comes with full general anesthesia — making the overall experience and recovery much smoother.
Thread lifting is a non-surgical option that’s quicker and simpler, but its results tend to be more subtle and shorter-lasting. A facelift, on the other hand, works by lifting and repositioning the deeper tissue layers beneath the skin, which means the results are more dramatic and longer-lasting. If you’ve had thread lifting before but weren’t happy with the results, a facelift can still be performed — and any previously inserted threads will be carefully removed during the procedure.
There are different facelift approaches — some focus on powerful, long-lasting results while others allow for more precise, delicate adjustments. At Planet, Dr. Shin Dong-woo combines the strengths of both methods to create a unique technique that delivers strong, lasting improvement while still looking natural. Every surgery is tailored to the individual, taking into account factors like facial structure, skin thickness, areas of concern, and any previous procedures.
Scarring is kept to a minimum by carefully placing the incisions along the natural contours of the ear — both in front and behind it. The technique is designed to reduce tension on the skin, which is one of the main factors that can lead to noticeable scarring. Only the minimal amount of skin needed is removed, and the natural shape of the ear is preserved throughout.
The ligaments beneath your skin act like anchors that hold everything in place. If these aren’t carefully released during surgery, simply pulling the skin can create uneven, sunken-looking areas — which is the opposite of a natural result. At Planet, Dr. Shin Dong-woo precisely releases these key ligaments so that both the skin and the underlying tissue can be moved and secured exactly where they need to be for a smooth, balanced outcome.
A facelift may be a great option if you’re experiencing any of the following — deepening smile lines or lines around the corners of your mouth, a loss of definition along the jawline due to sagging cheeks, a double chin or loose skin on the neck, hollowness in the mid-face area, drooping outer eye corners, or an overall appearance that feels older than your actual age. It’s also worth considering if previous treatments like lasers or thread lifting haven’t given you the results you were hoping for, or if sagging has become noticeably more pronounced on one side of your face than the other.