A surgical facelift that lifts not only the skin but also the deeper facial tissues responsible for sagging. By addressing the underlying cause of facial laxity, the procedure is designed to achieve both natural-looking and long-lasting results, restoring a more youthful facial contour.

For patients seeking a more definitive improvement in age-related facial sagging than can be achieved with thread lifts or energy-based treatments, our clinic offers surgical facelift procedures.

Rather than simply tightening the skin, our facelift technique addresses the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System)—the deeper anatomical layer primarily responsible for facial sagging. By treating the underlying support structures, we aim to achieve natural-looking, long-lasting lifting results with a reduced likelihood of early recurrence.

Incisions are carefully placed along discreet lines extending from the front of the ear to behind the ear to minimize their visibility. Using advanced plastic surgical suturing techniques, we pay meticulous attention to scar quality and postoperative healing.

As a clinic specializing in facial bone contouring surgery, we are uniquely positioned to evaluate both the facial skeleton and the overlying soft tissues as a single integrated structure. This enables us to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients experiencing soft tissue sagging after facial bone contouring surgery or for those considering a combination of facial contouring surgery and facelift procedures, based on detailed anatomical assessment.

Program details

【Indications】
Sagging or drooping of the cheeks and jawline
Nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and sagging around the mouth
Double chin or loose tissue beneath the chin
Patients seeking a fundamental improvement in age-related facial sagging
Patients who are dissatisfied with the degree or longevity of results from thread lifts or HIFU
Patients concerned about facial sagging following facial bone contouring surgery

【Treatment Options / Surgical Procedures】
Extended Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift
Mini Facelift (MACS Lift)
Related Procedure
Submental Muscle Plication (Pelican Surgery)

Providing Medical Institution

KAI CLINIC TOKYO

〒103-0028
3F, VORT Tokyo Yaesu Maxim, 1-3-18 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

https://kaiclinictokyo.com/

Eligibility Criteria/Exclusions for Treatment

Both consultations and surgical procedures are available for patients 17 years of age and older.
If you visit the clinic with a child, please be accompanied by an adult who can supervise the child in the waiting area.
※For safety reasons, accompanying persons, including children, are not permitted in the treatment or operating rooms.

Remarks

【Treatment Schedule】
Consultation
Preoperative examination (required at least one month before surgery, subject to the clinic's requirements)
Day before surgery: In-person consultation
Surgery
1–2 days after surgery: Intravenous infusion therapy (in some cases, only on the first postoperative day)
1 week after surgery: Suture removal
After surgery: Patients are recommended to remain in Japan for at least 2 weeks, and up to 1 month if possible
Follow-up: Please send postoperative photographs via the clinic's official LINE account at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery. If any concerns are identified, an online consultation will be arranged.
Monitor patients are also required to return for an in-person follow-up examination at 3 or 6 months after surgery.
Hospitalization is not required.

Precautions / Contraindications

◉A prepayment of JPY 22,000 is required for both the initial consultation and follow-up consultations.