Endoscopic Octopus Facelift
Surgery timeApproximately 2 hours
Anesthesia methodsSleep anesthesia
Suture removal timeApproximately 7 days
Postoperative recoveryApproximately 8-12 weeks
As we age, we gradually lose collagen and fat in our faces, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and hollows. Annoying forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, nasolabial folds, sunken cheeks, loose jowls, chubby cheeks, and double chins are all preventable signs of aging. A facelift can help combat these enemies of time and slow down the signs of aging.
What is an endoscopic octopus facelift?
The common endoscopic octopus facelift uses implanted octopus pins to fix the skin tissue to be lifted to the bone, making it lift upwards. This makes the lifted area tighter, smoother, and smooths out unevenness. It is commonly used for face and neck lifts, and some people also use it for abdominal lifts. Compared with traditional facelifts, it can fix multiple points, and because it uses an endoscopic surgical method, the wounds are smaller and easier to care for.
A facelift is not just about lifting the skin; it involves repositioning sagging muscles, fat, and soft tissue, tightening the loose fascia, removing excess skin, and then suturing it onto the reshaped and tightened face to restore a youthful appearance.
Who needs a facelift?
Sagging upper face can lead to dull eyes, drooping eyelids, a less firm facial contour, a drooping double chin, prominent crow's feet, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and a loose neck. Even with skincare, a lack of radiance can be a sign of facial aging. If you've tried radiofrequency or ultrasound lifting but haven't seen the desired results, you can consider a surgical facelift. This can be a targeted procedure or a full-face lift, and the effects last longer than non-invasive treatments, approximately 7-10 years. It's a surgical option that allows for quick changes.
Surgical lifting area
Five-pronged piercings are commonly used on the upper face, around the eyebrows, for lifting the outer corners of the eyes, to treat crow's feet, tear troughs, and forehead wrinkles.
Octopus studs are suitable for the lower half of the face and neck, such as sagging jawline, jowls, nasolabial folds, and neck.
Endoscopic Octopus Skin Lift Principle
The doctor uses an endoscopic procedure, which only requires a small incision to operate, avoiding important tissues such as blood vessels and facial nerves. Then, using an eight-claw design, the doctor fixes the sagging muscles and tissues, conforming to the curves of the face or neck, and can evenly lift the sagging tissues upward, making the postoperative appearance more natural and smooth. This can also improve wrinkles and sagging.
What is the material of the claw studs?
Both five-pronged and eight-pronged screws were developed from absorbable bone screws. Most of them use polymers of fruit acids, which can be broken down and absorbed by the human body. The multi-pronged design can hook onto the excess fat, lift it, and then fix it to the periosteum, giving the loose tissue multiple points of fixation, making it more stable and shortening the operation time.
Professional Procedure for Endoscopic Octopus Facelift
Preoperative plastic surgery consultation → comprehensive assessment simulation → preoperative physical examination to confirm suitability → preoperative health education → surgery performed in a cleanroom → postoperative rest in an independent recovery room → follow-up care and support
Endoscopic Octopus Skin Lift Wound
The type of incision depends on the area of the facelift and the individual's condition.
Forehead lift: Approximately four 1-1.5cm incisions along the hairline.
Face Lift：太陽穴髮際線下刀，並繞過耳前到耳後，會將傷口劃在接近摺痕處，過一段時間便會不明顯。
Neck lift: The crease of the hairline behind the ear, mostly hidden at the back of the neck.
Neck lift: The crease of the hairline behind the ear, mostly hidden at the back of the neck.
I want a facelift, but is it possible without implants?
可以的！Arsty Clinic整形醫師團隊專精隱痕拉皮手術方式，且不需植入異物。
Our hospital has a long-standing and stable success rate for full facelift surgery. With years of clinical experience, we specialize in designing natural and inconspicuous facelift surgery plans tailored to different conditions and needs, resulting in a natural and youthful appearance without stiffness after surgery.
Our facelift methods are divided into different parts of the upper face, middle and lower face, and are performed by endoscopy. This allows for precise tissue dissection without the need for external implants such as five-pronged screws or eight-pronged screws. Based on the doctor's many years of experience and professional skills, the entire layer of tissue is precisely lifted and then sutured. The special surgical method also makes the facelift stable after the operation and there is no foreign body sensation.
上臉：Endoscopic Forehead Lift
The wound is hidden in the hairline and does not affect the hairline. In addition to the forehead, the eyebrows and the outer corners of the eyes can also be adjusted.
Mid-face: Subtle mid-face lift
The incision is made under the lower eyelid, leaving no visible scar after surgery. It can also address eye bags and lift the cheekbones simultaneously.
Lower face: High fascia suspension facelift for mid and lower face
The incision is located at the crease of the ear. The scar will gradually fade to inconspicuous within six months after the operation. At the same time, it can enhance the lifting of the flesh around the mouth, making the chin contour more firm after the operation.
Arsty Clinic Team specializing in invisible facelifts
Arsty Clinic醫師團隊皆為整形外科醫師團隊，擁有豐富的臨床經驗及手術良率，擅長隱痕、自然的拉皮手術方式，使術後以自然的方式，擁有更年輕的樣貌。
Dr. Jing was invited to the 9th Chang Gung Aesthetic Medicine Conference
• Serving as the head of the brow lift (forehead lift) session.
• 演講關於複雜型Endoscopic Forehead Lift手術
• 複合式眼皮手術影片示範（提眼瞼肌+雙眼皮+Medial epicanthoplasty手術）
• 演講關於複雜型Endoscopic Forehead Lift手術
• 複合式眼皮手術影片示範（提眼瞼肌+雙眼皮+Medial epicanthoplasty手術）
Consult now for a personalized rejuvenation and lifting plan
Will the surgery be very painful?
很多人擔心手術的過程會不會很痛？Arsty Clinic瞭解您的擔心，手術中採舒眠麻醉，並會請專科的麻醉醫師到場全程伴護，以便視情況隨時調整，因此在手術中不需要擔心太多。術後亦會採取配套措施，另外我們也可以安排遠紅外線照射、修護點滴，幫助傷口縮短恢復期，每個人的痛感度不同，但我們會以豐富的照護經驗，讓您在手術後較虛弱的恢復期中，早日度過，並能以放鬆的心情迎接嶄新的自己。若在手術前有特殊情況，建議在手術中纖與醫師提出，以利根據您的情況做術後照護調整。
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Postoperative care after endoscopic octopus facelift
1. The wound from the facelift may be bandaged. Please return for a follow-up appointment on the 2nd or 3rd day after the procedure to have the dressing changed. For endoscopic facelifts, simply keep the wound clean.
2. There will be swelling and tightness at the facelift site. Please apply ice for the first week after the operation (15-20 minutes each time). Bruising is normal and will gradually disappear in two to three weeks after the operation.
3. Postoperative symptoms may include sore throat and cough. It is recommended to consume cold foods and drinks in moderation.
4. Those who have undergone a forehead lift may experience numbness or irritation in the forehead and scalp. This is normal and usually resolves within about six months.
5. Hair around the wound may temporarily decrease and will grow back naturally after a few weeks or months. Permanent hair loss is rare.
6.請依照醫師指示，Endoscopic Forehead Lift一般可正常洗頭(仰頭)，傷口及周圍皮膚勿用力拉扯，洗淨後保持乾燥即可。
7. In terms of diet, there are no special restrictions except for spicy foods (chili peppers, tobacco, alcohol) and foods that one is prone to allergies.
8. A follow-up visit is required one week after surgery to remove sutures. Regular follow-up visits are required one month, three months, six months, and one year after surgery.
9. Do not perform vigorous massage on the facelift area within three months after the surgery.
10. Postoperative prophylactic antibiotics are required; please be sure to take them on time.
2. There will be swelling and tightness at the facelift site. Please apply ice for the first week after the operation (15-20 minutes each time). Bruising is normal and will gradually disappear in two to three weeks after the operation.
3. Postoperative symptoms may include sore throat and cough. It is recommended to consume cold foods and drinks in moderation.
4. Those who have undergone a forehead lift may experience numbness or irritation in the forehead and scalp. This is normal and usually resolves within about six months.
5. Hair around the wound may temporarily decrease and will grow back naturally after a few weeks or months. Permanent hair loss is rare.
6.請依照醫師指示，Endoscopic Forehead Lift一般可正常洗頭(仰頭)，傷口及周圍皮膚勿用力拉扯，洗淨後保持乾燥即可。
7. In terms of diet, there are no special restrictions except for spicy foods (chili peppers, tobacco, alcohol) and foods that one is prone to allergies.
8. A follow-up visit is required one week after surgery to remove sutures. Regular follow-up visits are required one month, three months, six months, and one year after surgery.
9. Do not perform vigorous massage on the facelift area within three months after the surgery.
10. Postoperative prophylactic antibiotics are required; please be sure to take them on time.
Endoscopic Octopus Facelift: Side Effects & Risks of Failure
Generally speaking, any surgery carries risks. Detailed pre-operative consultation with a professional physician can effectively reduce these risks. A facelift may result in temporary subcutaneous hematoma, facial nerve injury, ischemic necrosis, or poor skin healing.
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* If you have cardiovascular disease, coagulation disorders, respiratory diseases, liver or kidney dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, psychosomatic medical history, infectious diseases, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform us before the procedure so that we can fully understand your health condition and assess the suitability and safety of the treatment.
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