Face Life
DrAtthaphon. Phanitkunwat, M.D. (Dr.JUNG)
Specialized Liposuction Surgeon
A highly specialized plastic surgeon with extensive expertise in liposuction and body contouring, Dr.Atthaphon. Phanitkunwat has successfully transformed and sculpted the figures of more than 10,000 patients throughout his distinguished career.
He currently serves as a Medical Instructor at the Body Design Center of a leading Plastic Surgery Hospital and is a valued member of a team of expert physicians dedicated to delivering exceptional aesthetic outcomes through advanced surgical techniques and personalized patient care.
Dr. Nakarin Saleethong (Dr. Pang)
M.D. | Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Board-Certified General Surgeon
Renowned for his expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Nakarin Saleethong is committed to achieving exceptional surgical outcomes through precision, artistry, and advanced medical innovation. With specialized training and board certifications in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery, he provides comprehensive aesthetic solutions designed to enhance natural beauty while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
His dedication to excellence and individualized care has earned the trust of patients seeking refined, natural-looking, and long-lasting aesthetic results.
What Is a Facelift?
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to improve facial contours and address skin laxity caused by the natural aging process. The procedure focuses on repositioning and tightening the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System), a deep structural layer beneath the skin that surrounds and supports the facial muscles.
During a facelift, the surgeon carefully lifts and repositions the deeper facial tissues, including the underlying muscles and fat layers, to restore a firmer and more youthful appearance. Excess skin may also be removed when necessary to further enhance skin tightness and reduce sagging.
A facelift can effectively improve signs of aging in the upper, middle, and lower regions of the face, helping to restore smoother contours, firmer skin, and a naturally rejuvenated appearance.
Which Areas Can Be Treated with a Facelift?
A facelift is a surgical procedure designed to lift and tighten sagging skin, helping to reduce wrinkles and restore a more youthful appearance. As the aging process causes facial tissues to lose elasticity and descend over time, facelift surgery can effectively address these concerns in several areas of the face and neck.
Upper Face Lift (Temporal Lift)a
An upper facelift, also known as a temporal lift, focuses on the temple and outer eyebrow areas. This procedure helps elevate drooping brows and sagging skin around the eyes, creating a brighter, more refreshed appearance while reducing a tired or sad-looking expression.
Mid-Face Lift
A mid-face lift targets the area from the lower eyelids to the upper lip. It is designed to reposition and lift the cheeks, improve facial volume, and reduce the appearance of deep nasolabial folds (smile lines), resulting in a smoother and more youthful contour.
Lower Face Lift
A lower facelift focuses on the area below the mouth, including the marionette lines, jawline, and chin. This procedure helps tighten sagging tissues in the lower cheeks, redefine the jawline, and restore a firmer, more sculpted facial profile.
Neck Lift
A neck lift addresses loose skin, excess tissue, and visible wrinkles in the neck area. By tightening and smoothing the skin, the procedure helps create a more youthful, defined neck contour and enhances overall facial harmony.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
Facelift surgery is ideal for individuals experiencing facial sagging, loss of skin elasticity, and other visible signs of aging that may cause them to look older than their actual age. Suitable candidates typically include:
Individuals who wish to enhance facial contours and achieve a more youthful appearance.
Individuals with drooping eyebrows or sagging upper eyelids.
Individuals experiencing forehead laxity and deep forehead wrinkles.
Individuals with prominent facial folds and sagging cheeks, including nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
Individuals with weakened eyelid muscles that cause the upper eyelids to droop and affect vision.
Individuals with an undefined jawline, jowls, a double chin, or loose skin around the neck.
A comprehensive consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon is recommended to determine the most appropriate treatment plan based on each patient's facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.
What Is an Endoscopic Endotine Facelift?
An Endoscopic Endotine Facelift is an advanced facial rejuvenation procedure that combines endoscopic surgical techniques with the use of the Endotine® fixation device. The endoscopic approach allows surgeons to visualize underlying tissues with greater precision through smaller incisions, resulting in less trauma, reduced swelling, and a faster recovery compared to traditional techniques.
Endotine® is a specialized bioabsorbable fixation device made from medical-grade bioplastic material. Designed with small, multi-point fixation elements, it securely supports and stabilizes lifted tissues during the healing process. Over time, the material is naturally absorbed by the body, leaving no permanent foreign material behind.
This technique is commonly used to elevate the forehead and brow area, helping to correct:
Drooping eyebrows
Hooded or sagging upper eyelids
Forehead wrinkles and deep expression lines
Early signs of upper facial aging