A Procedure to Slow Skin Aging? Recommended Treatments for the Surface and the Inside

A Procedure to Slow Skin Aging? Recommended Treatments for the Surface and the Inside

Hello.

I am Yoo Hyo-seop, a dermatologist with 23 years of experience.

When you look in the mirror and see facial contours or fine lines around the eyes that are different from before, it can make the passage of time feel unfair.

Aging may feel as if it comes all at once,

but in reality, it is the result of time that has accumulated very slowly and steadily within our skin.

Because skin is the largest organ in our body and is directly exposed to the outside environment,

it gradually loses its defenses while enduring countless stimuli such as ultraviolet rays, temperature changes, and dryness.

Many people accept these changes simply as something unavoidable that comes with age.

However, slowing the passage of time in the skin is possible if you first identify what stage your current condition is in,

and then combine the appropriate procedures with consistent care.

So today, for those of you considering anti-aging procedures,

I will break down the skin-aging process into two major axes and recommend procedures that match each type.^^

Table of Contents

1. The Two Axes of Skin Aging: Surface Aging and Internal Aging

2. Procedures That Improve Surface Skin Aging

3. Lifting, Volume, and Collagen Management for Internal Skin Aging

4. The Two Axes of Skin Aging: Surface Aging and Internal Aging When we commonly feel that someone “looks older,” the cause can largely be divided into surface problems and deep structural problems.

First, surface aging appears as visible changes in skin texture.

Areas that were once smooth become rough, pores enlarge vertically, and fine lines develop around the eyes and mouth.

In addition, as a result of long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays, pigmentation such as melasma, dark spots, and age spots can appear unevenly and make the complexion look dull.

By contrast, internal aging refers to changes deep within the skin, that is, in the dermis, fascia layer, and fat layer.

As collagen and elastin that provide support decrease, elasticity declines,

and under the influence of gravity, facial tissue sags downward, leading to a loss of the jawline.

At the same time, the volume of the cheeks or the front cheekbone area, which gives the face its dimensionality, is reduced, creating an impression that makes the face look older.

In this way, aging happens both on the surface and inside at the same time,

but because the causes and patterns are different, the treatment approach must also be different in order to achieve natural and satisfying results.

2. Procedures That Improve Surface Skin Aging It is best to consistently care for the traces that appear on the skin’s surface from an early stage.

If you are bothered by rough texture, enlarged pores, and fine lines, laser procedures that promote regeneration can help.

Procedures such as Fraxel Genius or fractional laser use micro-stimulation to encourage new tissue to fill in, helping restore a smoother skin texture.

In addition, remaining blemishes or pigment-related conditions can be improved through toning treatments such as pico laser, which breaks pigment into smaller particles so it can be eliminated.

Simply evening out and brightening the tone can make the overall impression appear more lively and youthful.

Rather than solving everything at once, this kind of surface care is best approached with the mindset of gradually refining the skin in line with its regeneration cycle; that is the secret to maintaining a healthy barrier.

3. Lifting, Volume, and Collagen Management for Internal Skin Aging When the skin’s internal elasticity breaks down and the facial contours become distorted while volume is lost, simply refining the surface is not enough.

At this time, lifting procedures such as Ulthera, which stimulate the deeper fascial layer and contract loosened tissue, are a good option.

In addition, areas that have become hollow due to age-related fat loss need efforts to restore the lost volume.

In the past, simply filling with filler was the main approach,

but recently, procedures that induce the body’s own collagen production, such as Sculptra or Juvelook Volume, are more commonly used.

Rather than using artificial substances,

these help the skin build itself back up naturally, forming dimensionality while also offering the advantage of a longer-lasting effect.

In addition, skin booster procedures such as Rejuran, Re2O, and Rejten now focus on improving the dermal environment itself.

By supplying moisture and nutrients to dry, thinned skin and increasing collagen density,

they help strengthen the skin’s basic condition, enhance the effects of procedures, and slow the pace of aging.

In closing,

Skin-aging procedures are not simply about returning to the face you had 10 or 20 years ago, but about supporting you in maintaining a healthy version of your current appearance.

Above all, it is important not to rely only on procedures,

but also to support them with good everyday habits such as applying sunscreen carefully, avoiding smoking and drinking, and maintaining a positive lifestyle.

For everyone who visits Wells Dermatology Clinic, so that you can retain your beauty even as time passes,

we will be by your side with thorough diagnosis and honest care.

Thank you for reading this long post.

This was Director Yoo Hyo-seop.

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