The importance of elasticity treatment for a beautiful face shape.

   

 Hello, this is Faceline plastic surgery clinic.

 Today, we would like to talk about facial shape and elasticity.

 As inhabitants of Earth, we are inevitably affected by the force of gravity, as discovered by Newton’s law of universal gravitation.

 We live under the influence of the force pulling us downward toward the ground due to gravity.

 The skin surrounding our faces is no exception.

 Despite being subjected to gravity, the shape around our facial skeleton is maintained, thanks to the elasticity inherent in the skin, even when not visibly sagging, the gravitational pull on the skin has an impact on our facial shape!

 In 2008, aboard the international space station (ISS), Korean astronaut Yi Soyeon and her research team conducted a facing experiment to observe changes in human body. Using specialized imaging equipment, they captured images of faces to examine alterations resulting from the extremely low gravity in space.

 Remarkably, intriguing changes began to occur just for days after reaching the ISS, where the effects of reduced gravity became apparent.

 Facial features became slenderer, wrinkles on the forehead and other areas diminished, the brow line lifted, and the nose became shorter and higher. With the absence of gravitational force on the skin, the skin along the jawline ascended, creating a slenderer appearance. The skin on the forehead and the front of the nose projected forward, resulting in a three-dimensional facial structure.  

 Considering this, in our everyday lives on Earth, the force of gravity tends to make our facial features appear broader, duller, and aged compared to the dynamic and sculpted appearance observed in space. While not everyone can venture into space, it emphasizes the need for finding ways to defy the effects of gravity.

 As briefly mentioned earlier, maintaining or restoring elasticity plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.  

 The determination of facial shape involves two crucial elements: the foundational face bones and the surrounding soft tissues (skin, subcutaneous fat, fascia, muscles, etc.). An attractive facial shape or face line is achieved when these two components harmoniously create a pleasing contour.

 Amoung the significant factors in facial shape, the soft tissues, especially those related to aging, play a vital role. Skin elasticity, in particular, is a key aspect affected by aging, leading to a fundamental change. As skin elasticity diminishes, the skin becomes more susceptible to the force of gravity, resulting elasticity becomes a preventive measure against aging, contributing to maintaining an attractive facial contour.

There are two main methods for restoring elasticity. One is to increase the skin's intrinsic elasticity, and the other is to pull and remove the sagging areas.

The method of increasing the skin's intrinsic elasticity involves stimulating the skin, subcutaneous fat, fascia, etc., with energy to induce the regeneration process and increase elasticity. Representative methods include high-frequency treatments, elasticity lasers using ultrasound energy (HIFU), and injection therapies that stimulate regeneration by injecting components into the skin.

As each method acts on different areas and mechanisms, a combination of various methods may be suitable depending on the degree of skin sagging.

The method of pulling the sagging areas includes simple thread lifting and incision lifting (facelift) where excess skin is removed after pulling the sagging areas by making an incision near the ear.

Given the diversity of lifting methods, it is advisable to undergo a comprehensive and systematic lifting procedure through a thorough diagnosis and consultation with a specialized plastic surgeon when aiming to restore elasticity.

Fundamental changes in facial shape can be achieved through facial bone surgery, such as facial contouring or jaw surgery.

Facial bone surgery may seem unrelated to skin elasticity since it involves bone surgery, but this is not entirely true. When reducing the skeleton through facial contouring or jaw surgery, the elasticity of the surrounding soft tissues must accommodate the amount of bone reduction to achieve the desired facial transformation.

For optimal results in facial contouring, skin elasticity is as important as the shape of the bones. Starting from the planning of bone surgery, it is crucial to thoroughly assess not only the changes in bone shape but also the skin's elasticity of the person undergoing the surgery. If the skin's elasticity is insufficient, it is important to consider how to improve it to achieve the best possible outcome in the end.

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