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Facelift
Face lifting
Growing older is worth celebrating—but aging is also a challenge to overcome.
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Incision Lifting
Complications such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur after surgery, and individual satisfaction may vary. Please consult a doctor.
REAL's approach to age-defying care
Clients from 100 countries seek answers. REAL improves satisfaction through expertise, experience, and research into leading technology and surgical methods.
Surgery appropriate for my age
A personalized method focused on the specific areas to improve
Treatment based on age, individual aging pattern and severity rather than a standardized operation.
REAL lifting surgery
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Endoscopic forehead lift
Endoscope
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Mini elastic lift
Mini elastic lift-up
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Smile lift
Smiling while lifting weights
Deep facelift
Address the underlying causes of aging and improve even deep wrinkles.
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For overall facial wrinkles; marked cheek and jawline sagging; unsatisfactory results from other lifting methods; desire for durable, visible lifting; or wrinkles difficult to improve with threads due to age.
Facelift method
After designing the required lift, make an incision from the scalp along the front and back of the ear.
Dissect the SMAS, a thin muscle-fascial layer beneath the skin, downward across the face.
Pull and secure the separated SMAS, remove excess skin, close the incision and apply a facial dressing.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Suture removal
10–14 days after surgery
Procedure time
6–7 hours
Hospital stay
Two nights in hospital
Endoscopic forehead lift with Endotine
Resolve several concerns at once: forehead, glabellar lines, brows and drooping lids.
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When drooping brows make the lids look heavy; when the forehead and brows lift during eye opening; deep glabellar or forehead lines; or advanced aging around the forehead and brows.
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What is Endotine?
Endoscopic forehead lifting raises drooping brows and smooths forehead lines. An absorbable Endotine implant fixes separated tissue; five pyramid-shaped tines lift the forehead skin and brows.
Benefits of Endotine forehead lifting
Minimally invasive with little concern about scars
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FDA-approved absorbable implant
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Long-lasting lifting effect
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Convenient, straightforward surgery
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Effective for deep, heavy wrinkles
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Force distribution
Endotine
Conventional lifting
Surgical method
A minimal incision is made; after tissue is fixed to Endotine, lifting force is distributed evenly.
Skin is incised and fixed with sutures at one point, concentrating the force.
Material
Endotine implant, gradually absorbed and fully gone within 12 months
Thread, needle-shaped or silicone implant that remains permanently
Effect
Visible immediately, suitable for deep, heavy wrinkles with a long-lasting lift.
Shorter duration
Endotine forehead-lift method
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Steps
Design: plan carefully based on skin laxity and wrinkle depth.
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Incision: make it about 1–2 cm behind the hairline.
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Endoscope: separate the tissue under endoscopic view, then lift and secure it.
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Closure: suture firmly and precisely to minimize scarring.
Anesthesia
Sedation anesthesia
Suture removal
Day 7 after surgery
Procedure time
1–1.5 hours
Hospital stay
One night in hospital or same-day discharge
Endotine forehead-lift method
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Design: plan carefully based on skin laxity and wrinkle depth.
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Incision: make it about 1–2 cm behind the hairline.
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Endoscope: separate the tissue under endoscopic view, then lift and secure it.
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Closure: suture firmly and precisely to minimize scarring.
REAL mini elastic lifting
REAL minimally invasive lifting combines the rapid recovery of thread lifting with the tissue-release benefit of incisional lifting, preserving elasticity and softness.
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For sagging cheeks, mouth wrinkles, nasolabial folds and neck lines; office workers needing quick recovery; lifting after facial contouring or jaw surgery; insufficient results from Ulthera or AccuLifting; or those seeking a natural lift.
Minimal incision, limited dissection, little scarring, fast recovery and visible lift.
Elastic threads and endoscopic release reduce incision size while lasting longer than standard threads. The SMAS is lifted under endoscopic guidance to improve laxity and wrinkles. This combines quick recovery with the stronger correction of incisional lifting.
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Benefits of REAL mini elastic lifting
Minimally invasive, little scarring and fast recovery
Soft elastic threads create a natural lift without changing facial expressions
Compared with standard thread lifting, wrinkle reduction is more visible and durable.
One plus one: after about one year, the inserted thread can simply be retightened for a secondary correction without adding new threads.
Material structure
Elasticum
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Existing dissolvable thread
Does not dissolve over time and provides a durable effect.
Surgical method
Breaks down and disappears, so repeated treatment is required.
Like a real ligament, it stretches and returns with facial muscles, allowing natural expression.
Changes in facial expression
Like a real ligament, it stretches and returns with facial muscles, allowing natural expression.
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REAL mini elastic lift method
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Steps
Sedation and local anesthesia
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Make a 1–2 cm scalp incision above the ear.
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Tissue release
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Insert the lifting thread through the incision.
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Pull the inserted thread to lift the tissue and secure it to the fascia.
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Close the scalp incision.
Anesthesia
Sedation and local anesthesia
Suture removal
Day 7 after surgery
Procedure time
1–1.5 hours
Hospital stay
One night in hospital or same-day discharge
Smile lift
A beautiful smile creates a strong first impression—smile.
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For sagging cheeks, mouth wrinkles, nasolabial folds and neck lines; office workers needing quick recovery; lifting after facial contouring or jaw surgery; insufficient results from Ulthera or AccuLifting; or those seeking a natural lift.
Smile-lift method
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Design the amount of skin to remove according to the desired corner shape and height.
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After skin separation, release the depressor muscle and remove enough skin to lift the mouth corner.
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Close the inner and outer skin firmly in two layers to minimize scars and create a natural smile line.
Anesthesia
Sedation anesthesia
Suture removal
Day 7 after surgery
Procedure time
About 1 hour
Hospital stay
None
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Not anti-aging—REAL slow aging
Tighten lax skin, fill hollows, smooth wrinkles and remove fat.
Experts in anti-aging
Trusted doctors and key leaders in lifting
REAL's results speak for themselves
Twenty years of diverse anti-aging treatments and surgical cases
REAL's results speak for themselves.
Highly satisfied with postoperative results
TEAM REAL
Technology and experience elevated to a new level
Surgical specialists
Specialists
Sang Jianbo
Specialists
Shen Minmin
Specialists
Chai Xinxin
Specialists
Zhou Jinglin
Specialists
Zhang Senlin
Specialists
Chen Lei
REAL medical team
Specialists
Wang Yibin
Specialists
Tang Hongjun
Specialists
Liu Zhan
Specialists
Zhou Pengqi
Specialists
Lin Hongqing
REAL medical team
Dermatology specialist — REAL clinic
Specialists
Bai Xue
Specialists
Zhang Junli
Specialists
Yang Bailu
Specialists
Shi Lixiao
Specialists
Bu Shuangyan
Specialists
Dong Qinxiao
Specialists
Nie Fangjie
Specialists
Ling Xiyue
REAL medical team
Dermatology specialist — AMAN clinic
Specialists
Geng Changliang
Specialists
Liu Guanchu
Specialists
Wang Qianwei
Specialists
Wang Shan
Specialists
Liu Shulan
Specialists
Chen Libing
REAL medical team
Dermatology specialist — REGAL clinic
Specialists
Ma Yunxia
Specialists
Zhang Ailan
Specialists
Lü Weiliang
Specialists
Zhou Yachao
Specialists
Xun Dongni
Specialists
Zhang Shasha
Specialists
Zhang Chi
REAL medical team
TEAM REAL
Technology and experience elevated to a new levelSurgical specialists
Specialists
Sang Jianbo
Specialists
Shen Minmin
Specialists
Chai Xinxin
Specialists
Zhou Jinglin
Specialists
Zhang Senlin
Specialists
Chen Lei
Specialists
Wang Yibin
Specialists
Tang Hongjun
Specialists
Liu Zhan
Specialists
Zhou Pengqi
Specialists
Lin Hongqing
Dermatology specialist — REAL clinic
Specialists
Bai Xue
Specialists
Zhang Junli
Specialists
Yang Bailu
Specialists
Shi Lixiao
Specialists
Bu Shuangyan
Specialists
Dong Qinxiao
Specialists
Nie Fangjie
Specialists
Ling Xiyue
Dermatology specialist — AMAN clinic
Specialists
Geng Changliang
Specialists
Liu Guanchu
Specialists
Wang Qianwei
Specialists
Wang Shan
Specialists
Liu Shulan
Specialists
Chen Libing
Dermatology specialist — REGAL clinic
Specialists
Ma Yunxia
Specialists
Zhang Ailan
Specialists
Lü Weiliang
Specialists
Zhou Yachao
Specialists
Xun Dongni
Specialists
Zhang Shasha
Specialists
Zhang Chi
REAL one-stop system
The REAL ideal face
Questions and answers
Q&A
How many lifting procedures do I need?
One session can show results, but duration varies, so specialist assessment is essential.
How painful is lifting?
Pain may last through surgery day or the next day. Severe pain can be controlled with injections and medication during hospitalization.
Will lifting affect daily life?
Early swelling, bruising and tightness are expected. After major swelling and bruising subside in 1–2 weeks, daily activity can resume if strenuous exertion is avoided.
When can I see results?
Incisional facelift results are visible immediately. They may continue changing for up to six months, but stabilize from about 2–3 months onward.
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If you are being treated for high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or a thyroid disorder, or are taking any medication, inform your coordinator.
Do not smoke before surgery, as cigarettes contain substances that can trigger phlegm, sneezing, and postoperative bleeding.
Follow the required preoperative fasting period.
On the day of surgery, remove contact lenses, jewelry, nail polish, and similar items in advance.
Wear comfortable clothing that will not irritate the surgical area.
Driving may be difficult after surgery.
Complications such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur after surgery, and individual satisfaction may vary. Please consult a doctor.