Anti-aging
Precise anti-aging design that defies time
Anti-Aging
The Secret to a Youthful Appearance
Lift sagging areas, fill in lost volume, and refine the eye area. View the entire face as a single structure and reverse aging step-by-step, as needed.
Procedures
Anti-aging procedures
Facelift
Lift sagging skin back to its place
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Facial Fat Grafting
Restore youth by filling the traces of time
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Laser Lifting
Improve sagging skin and wrinkles at once
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Mature Eye Surgery
Rediscover youthful, radiant eyes
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Thread Lift
Regain a Firm Face Non-Surgically
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ABOUT
Overview of Anti-Aging
Anti-aging is a primary focus at PIAF Clinic. As we age, changes such as skin sagging, volume loss (hollowness), and expression lines occur in combination. Often, a single procedure is insufficient, so we aim to view the entire face as a single structure and reverse aging step-by-step, as needed.
Sagging is lifted through facelift and lifting procedures, lost volume is restored with fat grafting, and aging around the eyes and forehead is refined with mature eye surgery to achieve a natural youthful appearance. Rather than insisting on a major surgery, we adjust the intensity and sequence of procedures according to age and degree of aging, avoiding overcorrection and aiming for changes that do not make you look "tired." Results and longevity may vary by individual.
WHY PIAF
Advantages of PIAF Anti-Aging
FOR YOU
Recommended for Those Who
- Are beginning to notice sagging in the face (cheeks, jawline, neck)
- Feel tired and aged due to hollow cheeks and temples
- Have droopy eyelids causing obstructed vision and a heavy impression
- Are concerned about expression lines and loss of elasticity
- Prefer gradual improvement over a single major surgery
- Were unsatisfied with partial treatments in the past
PROCEDURES
Detailed Anti-Aging Procedures
Mature Eye Surgery
This eye surgery improves both sagging upper eyelid skin and weakened eye-opening strength as you age. It refines the sagging skin obstructing vision and adjusts the eye muscles to restore a comfortable and clear gaze. It combines lower eyelid fat/wrinkle correction, brow lift, and ptosis correction based on the condition, making it a key procedure in anti-aging that brightens a heavy impression.
- Upper Eyelid Sagging Skin Correction
- Lower Eyelid Fat/ Wrinkles
- Brow Lift / Ptosis Correction
- Aesthetic + Vision Function Improvement
Facial Fat Grafting
Refined autologous fat is grafted into areas that have hollowed with age, such as the forehead, temples, cheeks (front cheekbones, deep cheeks), nasolabial folds, under eyes, and lips, to restore soft and natural volume. When volume is restored, shadows and wrinkles diminish, making the entire face appear brighter and younger. Some fat may be absorbed, so planning considers survival. It is generally more advantageous than fillers for natural volume restoration over large areas.
- Forehead, Temples, Cheeks, Nasolabial Folds, Under Eyes
- Harvesting, Refining, and Grafting of Autologous Fat
- Plan Considering Survival Rate
- Expect Shadow and Wrinkle Reduction
Facelift
This surgery fundamentally improves sagging in the cheeks, jawline, and neck by lifting both the sagging skin and the underlying SMAS layer. It organizes the support structure, making it generally long-lasting, and the scope is determined according to the range of aging, including full facelift, mini facelift, forehead lift, and neck lift. Incisions are placed around the hairline and ears to be less noticeable, maintaining natural lines to avoid awkward expressions.
- Lifting Together with SMAS Layer
- Sagging in Cheeks, Jawline, Neck
- Incisions Around Hairline and Ears
- Generally Long-Lasting
Thread Lift
Suitable for those who want to minimize incisions or manage early to mid-stage sagging. It uses dissolvable threads to lift sagging tissue and manage elasticity, with relatively quick recovery. It may be combined with lifting and fat grafting depending on the degree of aging, and effects and duration may vary by individual.
- Minimizing Incisions
- Early to Mid-Stage Sagging
- Elasticity Management with Dissolvable Threads
- Relatively Quick Recovery
Laser Lifting (RF/Ultrasound Equipment)
This non-surgical lifting delivers ultrasound (HIFU) or radiofrequency (RF) energy into the skin to induce collagen response and manage elasticity. It is used for early to mid-stage elasticity decline management or as an adjunct to surgical lifting. The depth, principle, and downtime vary by equipment, so it is selected according to skin condition and area. Refer to the equipment guide below, but actual equipment and sessions are determined after consultation and diagnosis, with effects and duration varying by individual.
- Non-Surgical, No Incisions
- Choice of HIFU / RF Equipment
- Used as an Adjunct to Surgical Lifting
- Varied Depth and Downtime by Equipment
LIFTING DEVICES
Laser Lifting Equipment
Ultherapy
This equipment delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) deeply to the SMAS layer, considered for sagging that desires firm lifting. The treatment area and sessions are determined after diagnosis, and effects and duration may vary by individual.
- Principle: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- Depth: Up to SMAS Layer
- Target: Sagging Desiring Firm Lifting
Thermage FLX
Radiofrequency (RF) energy induces collagen response in the dermis layer, used for managing skin elasticity decline and fine lines. It focuses on dermis elasticity management and may be combined with other equipment depending on skin condition.
- Principle: Radiofrequency (RF)
- Depth: Dermis-Focused Elasticity
- Target: Skin Elasticity Decline and Fine Lines
Shrink
This equipment delivers ultrasound (HIFU) energy to the inner skin elasticity layer to manage mild sagging and elasticity. It is relatively less burdensome and used for periodic management, with effects varying by individual.
- Principle: Ultrasound (HIFU)
- Depth: Inner Skin Elasticity Layer
- Target: Mild Sagging and Elasticity Management
Liftera2
Based on ultrasound (HIFU), this equipment can handle contoured areas of the face with relative precision, considered for managing facial curves and partial elasticity. It may be combined with other equipment according to area characteristics.
- Principle: Ultrasound (HIFU)
- Depth: Precision for Contoured Areas
- Target: Facial Curves and Partial Elasticity
Tenserma
This equipment uses radiofrequency (RF) to induce collagen regeneration response in the dermis, managing both elasticity and texture. It is used for session management with the purpose of improving skin texture and maintaining elasticity, with actual application determined after diagnosis.
- Principle: Radiofrequency (RF)
- Depth: Dermis Collagen Regeneration
- Target: Elasticity and Texture Management
AirJet2
This equipment uses air pressure for auxiliary management of the surface layer, utilized as an auxiliary management concept in conjunction with other lifting and skin care rather than alone. Application is consulted based on skin condition.
- Principle: Air Pressure-Based
- Depth: Surface Layer Auxiliary Management
- Target: Auxiliary and Concurrent Management
The Entire Face as a Single Structure, PIAF Clinic's Anti-Aging Expertise
Analyze the three aging factors of sagging, volume, and wrinkles as a single structure
Integrated Aging Diagnosis
Design facelift, fat grafting, eye surgery, and lifting step-by-step as needed
Combination Design as Needed
Improve sagging and eye-opening strength to revive a bright impression
Mature Eye Surgery Expertise
Aim for a natural youthful appearance that maintains the original impression
Avoid Overcorrection
Anti-Aging Procedure Process
- Aging Analysis: Evaluate sagging, volume loss, and wrinkles individually and diagnose the entire face as a single structure.
- Design Combination: Combine and plan the sequence of facelift, fat grafting, mature eye surgery, and thread/laser lifting as needed.
- Step-by-Step Procedure: Conduct in one session or divide into stages according to the degree of aging and recovery conditions.
- Volume and Lifting Combination: Finely adjust to harmonize the lifted lines and filled volume.
- Progress Observation: Observe recovery and longevity in stages and consult for supplementation if needed.
BEFORE & AFTER
Anti-Aging Before and After Examples
BEFORE
AFTER※ The above images are examples for understanding and results may vary depending on individual conditions and procedures. Side effects and precautions are provided during consultation.
Recovery and Precautions
- Facelift and Eye Surgery: Initial swelling and bruising may vary by individual, requiring step-by-step recovery until suture removal and line stabilization.
- Fat Grafting: Management of harvesting and grafting areas is necessary, and stabilization of graft survival may take time.
- Thread Lift: Initial tightness and swelling may occur, but generally allows relatively early return to daily life.
- Laser Lifting: Temporary redness and heat sensation may occur post-procedure, and moisturizing and UV protection are important.
- Common: Avoid excessive facial expressions, massage, alcohol, and smoking initially, and follow management instructions.
- Contact the clinic immediately for abnormal symptoms (excessive pain, asymmetry, suspected infection, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do facelift and thread lift differ?
A facelift directly lifts sagging skin and fascia, offering greater longevity, while a thread lift minimizes incisions for quicker recovery. Choose based on the degree of aging and desired recovery period, and they can be combined.
Q. My cheeks are hollow; should I choose fillers or fat grafting?
Autologous fat grafting is advantageous for natural volume restoration over large areas, while fillers are convenient for partial and immediate correction. We propose based on the overall facial balance.
Q. How do Ultherapy, Thermage, and Shrink differ?
They differ in energy type (ultrasound HIFU / radiofrequency RF), depth of action, and downtime. No single equipment is the answer for everyone, and equipment and sessions are determined after consultation and diagnosis based on skin condition and area.
Q. Can anti-aging surgery be performed at an older age?
Health and tissue condition are more important than age. We plan step-by-step within a manageable range after examination.
Q. Will it be obvious if I want a natural look?
PIAF avoids overcorrection. We design with the goal of natural changes that maintain the original impression and do not make you look "tired."
Q. Do I have to undergo multiple procedures at once?
Not necessarily. Procedures can be conducted in one session or divided into stages according to the degree of aging and recovery conditions.
Need an Anti-Aging Consultation?
Anti-aging methods and results may vary depending on individual conditions. Confirm the right approach for you with a 1:1 consultation with a PIAF Clinic specialist. Feel free to inquire by phone or consultation reservation.
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