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Facelift & Ponytail Lift 3D Animation | Plastic Surgery Procedure Visualization
Project Type
3D Medical Video
Date
November 2025
Location
South Korea
3D Medical Video for Facelift and Ponytail Lifting Procedures
Plastic surgery procedures often involve processes that take place beneath the skin, making it difficult to explain the surgical principles clearly through photos or words alone. This project is a 3D medical video created to make the surgical process of facelift and ponytail lifting easier to understand. From the structure of the skin, fat layer, and SMAS layer to the step-by-step process of tissue dissection, repositioning, and fixation, each stage was visualized clearly and systematically.
3D Medical Video Showing the Internal Structure of the Skin
A facelift is not simply a procedure that pulls the surface of the skin. The key lies in repositioning and securing the fat layer, SMAS layer, and soft tissue beneath the skin. In this 3D video production, the internal facial structure was separated into distinct layers so viewers can easily understand where and how the procedure is performed. One of the major strengths of a 3D medical video is its ability to visually present internal skin structures that are difficult to see in real surgical footage.
Incision Points and the Endoscopic Dissection Process
The video first shows the incision points around the temple area and behind the ear. It then follows the insertion of the endoscope beneath the skin and visualizes the range of tissue dissection step by step. The position of the surgical instruments and the direction of their movement were also clearly illustrated, helping viewers intuitively understand a complex surgical process. To accurately represent procedures that take place beneath the skin, it is important to work with a 3D video production company that has experience in medical content.
How the SMAS Layer Moves in Ponytail Lifting
Ponytail lifting is not a procedure that simply pulls the skin upward. It works by repositioning the SMAS layer and soft tissue beneath the skin to improve sagging facial tissue. In this 3D video production, the movement of sagging tissue was animated naturally to show how the cheeks and jawline become more refined as the tissue is lifted. The focus was not only on visible surface changes, but also on clearly showing how the internal tissue actually moves.
Tissue Fixation Using Special Sutures
Once repositioned, the tissue is fixed near the temporal fascia. The video zooms in on the process of special sutures passing through the soft tissue and pulling it in the desired direction. It was designed so viewers can clearly see where the sutures pass and where the tissue is anchored. Rather than relying on simple arrows or basic explanations, the surgical principle was visualized based on the actual internal structure of the face.
Before-and-After Comparison Using the Same Face Model
The before-and-after scenes were created using the same 3D character model and the same camera angle. This allows viewers to compare how sagging skin and facial contours change in a natural and consistent way. The video does not only show the external transformation, but also connects it to the internal process of tissue movement and fixation beneath the skin.
Applications of 3D Videos for Plastic Surgery
Facelift and ponytail lifting procedures can vary in technique and approach depending on the clinic or surgeon. When the surgical principles are visualized through a professional 3D video production company, the content can be used for patient consultations, hospital websites, YouTube, conference presentations, and medical staff training materials. It helps explain complex surgical procedures in a way that is easy to understand, while also highlighting the hospital’s expertise and unique approach.











