Sinchon Station Dermatology: I got the treatment, so why doesn’t it show?

Rejuran and laser too…

Why does no one notice?

Hello everyone,

I’m Dr. Oh Young-ju from Hongdae Oblige Clinic :)

Before getting a dermatology treatment, we all expect a “change.”

When we stand in front of the mirror, we want to hear that we look different,

and we want to feel for ourselves that our skin texture has improved.

So you may have chosen Rejuran, laser, or Botox,

but when a few weeks pass after the procedure and you still don’t see any noticeable change,

many people start to think like this.

“Does this just not work for me?”

“Did I get the wrong procedure?”

“Maybe my skin just doesn’t respond…”

But was the procedure really ineffective?

Or was the skin still in the process of changing?

What I can say with confidence as a doctor who treats skin in a dermatology clinic is this.

“Not showing” and “not working” are completely different things.

Today, I’d like to accurately explain this gap between expectation and reality that many people experience after treatment,

from a medical perspective.

If you have ever felt uncertain about dermatology procedures, please pay close attention for a moment!

Common standards people misunderstand about procedures Effect = an immediate visible change? Sinchon Station Dermatology: I got the treatment, so why doesn’t it show? -1

Before-and-after photos that are easy to find on social media..

These days, procedures have become so routine.

Because of before-and-after comparison photos often seen on social media,

and content like “I got the procedure and immediately looked better,”

many patients have come to think that a procedure means an immediate, obvious change.

But in reality, it’s a little different ^^;

Skin procedures are essentially divided into two types:

• Immediate improvement in “shape”: Botox, fillers, thread lifting, etc.

• Continuous, cumulative improvement in “function”: Rejuran, laser toning, LDM, skin boosters, etc.

In other words, each procedure works on different areas,

and the “timing” at which the response begins inside the skin is also different.

So even if there is no noticeable effect, that does not mean the procedure failed,

and there is a high chance that changes are definitely happening beneath the skin.

The real reason the effect doesn’t “show” Sinchon Station Dermatology: I got the treatment, so why doesn’t it show? -2

"Doctor, but if I had the procedure, shouldn’t it show?" You might ask this question.

As mentioned earlier, because the layer of action and timing differ depending on the procedure,

the point at which the effect appears may take more time than we expect.

For example,

fillers improve shape immediately after injection and show instant results,

whereas Botox works on facial muscles and suppresses wrinkles starting 2–4 days later.

Also, procedures such as Rejuran, LDM, and laser toning act on cells and fibroblasts beneath the dermis,

so they induce the skin to recover on its own and therefore require at least 2–3 weeks.

In addition, there is one situation I encounter most often while seeing patients ^^;

That is when the patient’s expectations or concerns do not match the goal of the procedure.

For example, a patient who needs whitening expects Rejuran,

or someone who needs lifting keeps receiving toning only.

Because the skin is a very delicate structure,

only when “the change I want” and “the structure the procedure actually affects” match

can you finally get satisfying results.

Check these 3 things Sinchon Station Dermatology: I got the treatment, so why doesn’t it show? -3

Finally, let’s check three points that can help you determine whether your skin is currently improving or not.

✔ First, have you waited long enough for the procedure to take effect?

Because structural changes in the skin appear in connection with the skin turnover cycle, which takes at least 28 days,

there is no need to be too disappointed even if there is no immediate response.

✔ Second, did you choose a procedure that matches your current skin condition?

• If elasticity is your concern → collagen lifting or Rejuran

• If the goal is tone improvement → laser toning or IPL

• If fine wrinkles are your concern → skin Botox or hybrid skin boosters

If your concern and the effect of the procedure do not match,

even a very good procedure can become one that “doesn’t show.”

✔ Third, were there realistic changes?

Most patients expect only big changes,

but skin changes should be judged with a more realistic set of indicators :)

• Makeup sits better

• Less tightness from within

• The cheekbone line looks softer

• Fine wrinkles look less noticeable

When these subtle changes accumulate,

one day you may suddenly think, “I’ve been hearing a lot lately that my skin looks better.”

A good procedure does not place excessive stress on the skin,

but rather waits for the skin to recover on its own.

The skin is a tissue that responds not quickly, but slowly and clearly.

And that change can eventually lead to skin that is healthier and more radiant than “the current me.”

I support your healthy and beautiful skin.

Wishing you happiness today as well. This was Dr. Oh Young-ju :)

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Sinchon Station Dermatology: I got the treatment, so why doesn’t it show?