👩‍🦳 Anti-Aging Lifting Case for a Japanese Patient in Her 50s (1. Endoscopic Forehead Lift 2. Subbrow Lift 3. Lower Blepharoplasty & Midface Lift) by Dr. Young-moon Yoo, VIBE Plastic Surgery

✈️ A Special Connection from Japan

The patient I am introducing today is a woman in her 50s who traveled all the way from Japan.

Actually, her daughter recently had rhinoplasty with me, and she was so satisfied with the natural results that she said, ‘I definitely want my mother to get surgery too,’ and brought her in personally.

When family members visit together like this, I feel incredibly grateful, but it also makes me approach the case with even more caution and precision.

👀 Pre-operative Condition

This patient was showing typical signs of middle-aged facial aging.

• A narrow, uneven forehead with sagging that made the eyes look heavy and closed off.
• Sagging eyelid skin covering her original natural double eyelids.
• A tired impression caused by protruding under-eye fat and sagging in the midface (cheek) area.

Due to these complex changes, her overall facial expression appeared heavy and dark. The patient’s goal was: ‘I want to look younger naturally, without it looking obvious.’

🩺 Surgical Plan

1️⃣ Endoscopic Forehead Lift + Subbrow Lift

No double eyelid surgery was performed.

Instead, through an endoscopic forehead lift and subbrow lift, the sagging skin was lifted upward, allowing her original natural double eyelids to be revealed again.

By using a minimal incision method with an endoscope, the burden of scarring is low and recovery is fast, resulting in clear and refreshed eyes without an artificial feel.

An additional subbrow lift, which excises skin directly below the eyebrows, was performed to tidy up the heavy upper eyelids, making the eye area look light and vibrant.

2️⃣ Lower Blepharoplasty + Midface Lift

The bulging fat under the eyes was organized, and fat was repositioned into the sunken areas. Thanks to this, the under-eye area became smooth and shadows disappeared.

A midface lift was performed simultaneously to pull up the sagging in the cheeks and nasolabial folds, restoring elasticity and volume to the center of the face.

The design focused on creating a natural lifting line without excessively pulling the skin.

🌸 Post-operative Changes

After the surgery, the eyes and the overall facial impression became surprisingly soft and bright.

1️⃣ The under-eye area became smooth, and the tired look disappeared.

By organizing and repositioning unnecessary fat through lower blepharoplasty, the bulges and wrinkles under the eyes vanished, and the skin texture became smooth. Fine lines and shadows were reduced, improving the eye area to a bright and clear impression.

2️⃣ Midface volume was lifted upward, completing a three-dimensional youthful face.

As the sagging cheek fat returned to its proper place, the area below the cheekbones and the nasolabial folds were naturally filled, resulting in a dimensional, youthful face. The corners of the mouth rose naturally, changing the impression to a soft, smiling look. It wasn’t just about removing wrinkles; the structure of the center of the face was lifted upward, greatly improving overall harmony.

3️⃣ Formation of a natural lifting line from the forehead to the eyes and cheeks.

As the upper face opened up with the forehead lift and the lower face was lifted with the midface lift, a unified lifting effect appeared as if the entire face had naturally moved upward. We achieved a youthful impression with soft and natural expressions without any artificial pulling.

4️⃣ Patient’s Feedback

‘I didn’t know the area under my eyes could become this smooth. That tired look is gone.’

‘People around me say I’ve naturally become younger, so I’m very satisfied.’

Her daughter, who visited with her, was also delighted, saying, ‘My mom looks much softer and younger.’

💡 Is lifting possible after the 50s?

It is absolutely possible.

These days, there are many methods like endoscopic lifts, subbrow lifts, and midface lifts that restore youth naturally without excessively pulling the skin. Lifting that results in natural expressions and clear facial lines is possible without excessive incisions.

💬 Dr. Young-moon Yoo’s Medical Philosophy

At VIBE Plastic Surgery, our goal is not simply ‘surgery that pulls to make you look young,’ but restoring a natural youthfulness that harmonizes with the patient’s original impression.

‘Inconspicuous, yet definitive.’

This is the core of the anti-aging lifting I pursue.

Consultations and surgeries should be performed by a plastic surgery specialist!

VIBE that comes from rich experience.

Dr. Young-moon Yoo, Representative Director of VIBE Plastic Surgery

VIBE Plastic Surgery complies with medical laws. These before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions and with the patient’s consent. Complications and side effects such as bleeding, inflammation, infection, and asymmetry may occur after surgery depending on the individual, and caution is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lifting surgery possible even in your 50s?

Yes, it is definitely possible. Nowadays, there are various methods to naturally restore youthfulness without excessively pulling the skin, such as endoscopic lifting, sub-brow lift, and mid-face lift. Natural lifting is possible without excessive incisions.

What surgery did this patient receive?

This patient underwent endoscopic forehead lift, sub-brow lift, lower blepharoplasty, and mid-face lift. It was a customized surgical plan to improve complex aging changes.

What are the effects of endoscopic forehead lift?

Endoscopic forehead lift is a minimally invasive procedure that lifts sagging forehead skin to reveal the original natural double eyelids. It has less scar burden, faster recovery, and helps create clear and refreshed eyes without an artificial look.

What is a mid-face lift?

Mid-face lift is a surgery that pulls up the sagging cheeks and nasolabial folds to restore elasticity and three-dimensionality to the central part of the face. It creates a natural lifting line without excessively pulling the skin.

How satisfied was the patient after the surgery?

The patient was very satisfied that her under-eyes became smooth and her tired impression disappeared. She was also happy to hear from others that she looked naturally younger, and her daughter also said that her mother looked much softer and younger.

Why was sub-brow lift performed?

Sub-brow lift was additionally performed to remove the skin directly below the eyebrows, tidying up heavy eyelids and making the eye area lighter and more vibrant. This is effective in improving sagging eyelids.