Popular facelift methods: Which one is right for you?

Over time, the aging process causes the skin to lose elasticity, resulting in deep wrinkles and sagging in the cheeks, neck, and chin. To regain a youthful appearance, many people seek facelift solutions. Currently, there are three most popular facelift trends, each suitable for different levels of aging.

High-tech (non-invasive) facelift

This method uses high-tech wave devices such as Ultherapy, Thermage, or Hifu to penetrate deep into the muscle layer beneath the skin.

  • Mechanism: Stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin, helping to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles.

  • Target audience: Suitable for people aged 25-35 with mild signs of aging and who are hesitant about surgical procedures.

  • Advantages: Painless, no downtime required, quick procedure.

Facelift with threads (Minimally invasive)

The doctor will use biodegradable threads (such as collagen threads, gold threads, or barbed threads) inserted under the skin through tiny puncture points, then stretched to lift and support the sagging muscle area.

  • Mechanism: The threads form a mechanical support structure, while simultaneously stimulating collagen production around the threads to maintain firmness.

  • Target audience: Suitable for people aged 35-50 with moderate signs of aging.

  • Advantages: Results are visible immediately after the procedure, leaves no surgical scars, and has a fast recovery time (approximately 3-5 days).

Facelift surgery (Comprehensive surgery)

This is a major surgical procedure. The surgeon will make a thin incision along the earlobe up to the hairline, dissect and stretch the superficial fascia lata (SMAS), remove excess skin, and fix it in place.

  • Mechanism: Deep intervention and repositioning of the entire muscle and skin structure causing sagging in the face.

  • Target audience: Suitable for people over 50 years old with severe aging, significant sagging and loose skin.

  • Advantages: Effectively addresses deep signs of aging, with the longest-lasting results (7-10 years or longer depending on individual characteristics).

Dr.Xuân Quân.

Dr. Xuan Quan is a cosmetic surgeon with nearly 10 years of experience; a graduate of Hanoi Medical University, he continuously updates his skills with advanced cosmetic techniques from South Korea and Singapore. He currently oversees professional standards and reviews medical content on the website, ensuring that all information provided is accurate, reliable, and grounded in specialized medical knowledge.