Nasolabial Fold Treatment, Starting with Improved Skin Elasticity

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Wrinkles, aptly described as traces of time, can significantly increase the appearance of age once they develop.

Among them, nasolabial folds are not only highly noticeable but also often become particularly deep, playing a major role in creating an aged appearance.

Once they become deeply established, improving them can take considerable time, so it is best to consistently care for them from the time they first begin to appear.

Today, we will take a look at Ultherapy Prime, which is frequently used for nasolabial fold treatment.

1. What kind of treatment is Ultherapy Prime?

Ultherapy Prime is a method that uses ultrasound energy to promote collagen regeneration from deep within the skin.

Collagen is a substance that plays an important role in maintaining the skin’s elasticity and moisture. Although it naturally exists in the body, it tends to gradually decrease with age.

By delivering energy from outside the body to promote the regeneration of reduced collagen, skin elasticity may be improved.

Because improved elasticity can lead to reduced wrinkles, Ultherapy Prime is frequently used for nasolabial fold treatment.

2. Precise energy adjustment is important.

Ultherapy Prime has the characteristic of being able to deliver energy deeper than conventional Ultherapy treatments.

The treatment range, which was previously around 4.5 mm, has been extended to 8 mm, allowing regeneration to begin from deeper within the skin.

The increased depth of reach offers another advantage: it allows for more precise, personalized treatment.

Everyone’s skin has a different structure and depth, so even when the same treatment is performed, the approach should vary slightly from person to person.

This means that even for the same nasolabial fold treatment, an individualized plan must be established to determine how much energy should be delivered according to the depth and structure of each person’s folds.

In addition, when Ultherapy Prime is used for nasolabial fold treatment, collagen production is promoted starting about one month later, and the changes become more noticeable at around three months.

The effects of collagen regeneration last for approximately one year, greatly reducing the inconvenience of having to undergo multiple treatments for maintenance.

Since treatment is needed only about once a year, it can be a useful option for people who are busy with work or have young children and cannot easily take time away from their responsibilities.

3. Are there any precautions after treatment?

After receiving Ultherapy Prime treatment, you can generally continue with most of your daily activities, and you may also continue skincare and other skin-care routines as usual.

However, rubbing too vigorously may cause irritation, so for a while it is best to apply products gently by lightly tapping rather than rubbing firmly.

High-temperature environments may also place stress on the skin, so please avoid saunas, jjimjilbangs, and similar facilities for a while.

4. For an aged appearance, address the cause first.

Today, we focused on nasolabial fold treatment, but in fact, there are several causes of an aged appearance.

Clearly identifying and addressing these causes is the foundation for improving the various concerns that may develop on the face.

We are well aware of this, which is why we classify the four causes of an aged appearance and conduct thorough examinations.

When the cause is properly identified and addressed, an aged appearance can be significantly improved. If you are concerned about deepened nasolabial folds or a sagging face, we invite you to consider this treatment option.