Facelift Surgery Time: Why Meticulous Precision Takes 4+ Hours
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, the leading surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery Clinic. If you have been researching facelift surgery online, you have likely noticed a confusing discrepancy: the quoted operating times vary wildly from clinic to clinic. One hospital claims three hours is more than enough, while another advises you to expect five to […]
Facelift Scars & Recovery: Where Exactly Are the Incisions Hidden?
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, the leading surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery Clinic. A conversation in my consultation room recently stayed with me long after the patient left. She had quietly struggled with advanced facial sagging for years, yet she waited a long time before booking a consultation. The reason? “Doctor, I am far more […]
Brad Pitt’s Jawline: The Secret Vector Behind Natural Celebrity Facelifts
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, the leading surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery Clinic. People discover facelift surgery through various avenues—a recommendation from a trusted friend, a late-night online search, or a casual conversation. Lately, however, an increasing number of patients are walking into my consultation room completely captivated by a specific celebrity transformation in the […]
How to Fix “Mouth Wrinkles”: A Surgeon’s Guide to the 4 Types of Perioral Aging
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, the leading surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery Clinic. When patients sit across from me in my consultation room, they almost always start with the exact same phrase: “Doctor, the corners of my mouth keep pulling downward, and my mouth wrinkles are getting worse.” However, when I examine their faces closely […]
Facelift Longevity — How to Make Your Results Last Longer
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, the leading surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery. There is one question I hear almost every single day in my consultation room, from patient after patient: “Doctor, how can I make my facelift results last as long as possible?” Over the years, I have written extensively about the surgical variables that […]
Deep Plane vs Dual Plane: Which One Planet Recommends for Your Face
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, the leading surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery Clinic. Every day, we receive an inspiring variety of questions through our clinic’s channels, and I genuinely love answering them. However, one highly specific question recently stopped me in my tracks: “Doctor, in your honest professional opinion—which surgical technique is actually better, a […]
Mini Facelift Reviews: Why a Traditional Mini Lift Might Fall Short
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, the leading surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery Clinic. Every day, patients walk into my office holding before-and-after photos from our clinic, their eyes bright with anticipation. What I find fascinating is this: almost all of them say they are looking to get a “Mini Facelift.” However, when they point to […]
Facelift vs. Thread Lift: Which One is Best for Your Sagging Skin?
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, the leading surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery Clinic. Recently, a post I shared about thread lifting generated an overwhelming wave of questions from readers. Among the hundreds of inquiries, two specific questions stood out more than any other: At the heart of both questions is the exact same goal: finding […]
Ozempic Face and Wegovy Face: What It Is and 3 Ways to Treat It
Hello, I’m Dr. Shin Dong-woo, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Planet Plastic Surgery Clinic. With the global rise of weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, more people are achieving their health goals and successfully shedding pounds. While this is a wonderful milestone for your overall health, rapid weight loss frequently brings an unexpected aesthetic challenge: […]
Facelift Surgery Duration: Why Shorter Isn’t Always Better
A typical facelift procedure takes about four hours on average. However, in actual practice, there are patients for whom the surgery runs considerably longer. Recently, a patient visited our clinic with a specific, hesitant question before we even discussed the aesthetics of the surgery: “I’ve been taking blood pressure medication continuously. Is it still safe […]