🎥 Real Patient Consultation Story
Patient Case Video
※ This video was produced with patient consent and features a real treatment case.
📌 Why This Patient Visited the Clinic
As collagen production decreases with age, many people notice gradual changes in their facial contour — even when the skin itself doesn’t appear severely loose. Deeper structural changes beneath the skin can silently alter the way your face looks over time.
A woman in her 50s recently visited Dr.Newcell with the following concerns after experiencing significant facial changes following menopause.
- ✔ A jawline that had become visibly less defined over time
- ✔ Deepening nasolabial folds and marionette lines around the mouth
- ✔ Noticeable “bulldog fat” causing lower-face heaviness
- ✔ Desire for a natural-looking result without surgery or obvious signs of treatment
After hearing her goal — to restore a more youthful and naturally lifted contour without looking “done” — we began a thorough consultation and facial analysis.
📌 Consultation & Diagnosis
During the initial consultation, we conducted a detailed facial analysis to identify the true causes of her sagging — not just what was visible on the surface, but the structural changes happening deeper beneath the skin.
✔ Identifying Deep Structural Sagging
The consultation confirmed that her facial sagging was not caused solely by surface skin laxity. The membrane layer beneath the skin — which surrounds and supports the muscles — had gradually loosened and descended due to gravity, contributing to her heavier lower face and undefined jawline.
✔ Assessing Volume Balance and Fat Distribution
We carefully evaluated facial volume balance, skin thickness, fat distribution, and bone structure. This step is critical — applying energy too aggressively in areas with limited volume can result in a hollowed or overly narrow appearance after lifting procedures.
✔ Evaluating Treatment Goals and Pain Tolerance
The patient was assessed while sitting upright so that natural gravity-affected sagging could be observed accurately. Her comfort preferences and pain tolerance were also discussed to determine the most appropriate anesthesia approach for the procedure.
Every patient’s face is different, and the same lifting pattern should never be applied universally. A personalized treatment plan that accounts for each individual’s anatomy is the foundation of natural-looking results.
The first step in effective facial lifting is an honest and accurate assessment of the deeper structural changes — not just the surface.
📌 Treatment Approach
Rather than simply targeting visible surface skin, the treatment plan was designed to address sagging at multiple depths — restoring the structural support beneath the skin while also improving firmness and elasticity on the outer layers.
1. Ultherapy PRIME — Deep Structural Lifting
Focused ultrasound energy was delivered into the deep membrane layer beneath the skin. This helped tighten the loosened support structures, lifting the lower face and improving jawline definition from within.
2. Combination with Thermage — Surface Firming
Thermage was combined with Ultherapy to address the outer skin layers using radiofrequency energy. This complementary approach improved skin elasticity and firmness, creating a more balanced and complete lifting result overall.
3. Comfort Management During the Procedure
To minimize discomfort during the procedure, a combination of numbing cream and nerve block anesthesia was applied based on the patient’s pain tolerance. Ultherapy produces a deep tightening sensation rather than surface heat, and proper pain management ensures a more comfortable experience.
4. Personalized Energy Distribution Planning
The number of shots and energy distribution were customized based on the patient’s facial analysis — avoiding over-treatment in areas with limited volume, and ensuring results would look natural and proportionate rather than overcorrected.
Key Treatment Principle
True rejuvenation is not about overcorrecting the face. It is about restoring firmness and definition in a way that still looks naturally like the patient — addressing deep structural causes while preserving individual character.
📌 Results After Treatment
Following the treatment, the patient experienced meaningful improvements in both appearance and confidence — with results that looked natural and proportionate to her face.
- ✔ Visibly improved jawline definition and reduced lower-face heaviness
- ✔ Softening of nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and bulldog fat
- ✔ Natural-looking lifting results with no obvious signs of cosmetic treatment
- ✔ Restored self-confidence and satisfaction with facial contour
📌 Who May Benefit from This Treatment
- ✔ Those experiencing mild to moderate facial sagging, particularly around the cheeks and jawline
- ✔ Those looking for a non-surgical lifting option with minimal downtime and natural-looking results
- ✔ Those concerned about hollow cheeks or overcorrection after lifting procedures
- ✔ Those who want to address deeper structural sagging, not just surface-level skin laxity
📌 Dr.Newcell’s Treatment Philosophy
Facial sagging is a complex issue involving both structural and surface-level changes. A multi-layered approach that addresses each component appropriately is key to achieving results that are both effective and long-lasting.
At Dr.Newcell, we are committed to helping each patient rediscover their confidence with treatments tailored precisely to their face.
Dr.NewCell
Foreigner-Friendly Skin & Aesthetic Clinic in Seoul
Dr. Shin Yong Bae
Representative Director, Dr. Newcell
M.S. Coursework, Yonsei University College of Medicine
Visiting Fellow, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (USA)
Former Department Head, Gangwon Provincial Medical Center
Former Medical Director at leading aesthetic clinics in Gangnam
Member of the Korean Medical Association (KMA)
Member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Foreigner-Friendly Skin & Aesthetic Clinic in Seoul
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- Certified Top 10 XERF Treatment Volume Clinic in Korea
- Specialized Dermatology Clinic for Lifting & Skin Texture Improvement
- Equipped with Premium Devices including XERF, Ultherapy Prime, Thermage, and Potenza
At Doctor NewCell, you can expect a consistent standard of expertise and personalized care from every practitioner.
We recommend a consultation if
- You worry that treatment quality will change when the available doctor changes
- You have tried various devices but never received an accurate diagnosis
- Different doctors have given you different diagnoses, and you are not sure whom to trust
