Endoscopic Facelift

Enhance Medical Center performs endoscopic facelift surgery — a minimally disruptive approach that uses small incisions and an endoscope to lift and reposition the deep facial tissues without the extensive skin excision of a traditional facelift. Dr. Charles S. Lee's technique targets the underlying muscular layer (SMAS) and midface fat compartments to restore youthful facial contour with a natural, tension-free result. Recovery is typically faster than open facelift surgery, with most patients presentable within ten to fourteen days. The procedure is often combined with fat grafting or neck lift for a comprehensive rejuvenation.

Endoscopic facelift surgery at Enhance Medical Center uses minimally invasive endoscopic access to lift and reposition the deep structural layers of the face — the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and the midface fat compartments — without the extensive skin undermining and excision associated with traditional open facelift techniques. Dr. Charles S. Lee's approach prioritises lifting the anatomical foundation of the face rather than pulling the overlying skin, which produces a result that is natural in movement and expression rather than the overtightened, pulled appearance historically associated with aggressive skin-only techniques. Using small incisions placed in the hairline and temporal region, an endoscope is introduced to visualise the deep plane structures under magnification. The SMAS and overlying periosteum are released from their bony attachments and repositioned in a vertical or posterosuperior vector, restoring the midface volume and contour that descends with age. By repositioning the deep tissues rather than redistributing skin, the procedure achieves a durable structural correction without the tell-tale signs of excessive skin tension. The endoscopic approach reduces the incision length considerably compared to traditional facelifts, which in turn reduces visible scarring and typically shortens recovery. Bruising and swelling peak at days three to five and resolve substantially by ten to fourteen days, at which point most patients can return to social activities. Final results continue to refine over three to six months as residual oedema clears and the repositioned tissues settle. The procedure is commonly combined with fat grafting to restore volume to the nasolabial folds, tear troughs, temples, or lips; neck lift for patients with submental laxity or platysmal banding; and brow lift for patients with significant temporal or brow descent. All facelift consultations include a thorough assessment of the patient's facial anatomy, review of anaesthesia options, and personalised cost itemisation.