If You Want to See the Effects of Hongdae LDM, Check These 3 Things

Hello.

I’m Jo Won-jin, the chief director of Chai Clinic,

and I have been treating skin for 10 years.

Isn’t LDM just a light treatment?

I’m not sure whether it actually works or not.

In consultations, I meet many people who are

skeptical about the effects of LDM (Droplet Lifting).

The reason is that they misunderstand what LDM really is. While most lasers work by “destroying and then regenerating” the skin,

LDM, on the other hand, soothes the skin and makes it stronger.

It’s a representative maintenance treatment that helps bring your skin back to better condition.

Under the topic, “If You Want to See the Effects of Hongdae LDM, Check These 3 Things,”

I’ll clearly share three practical tips for making the most of LDM.

Table of contents

• Cost-effectiveness tip: Get it as a paired treatment

• What to check during treatment: Time and gel

• Understand the effects and limits clearly: Not lifting, but PT

• Key summary

If You Want to See the Effects of Hongdae LDM

1. Cost-effectiveness tip: Get it as a paired treatment

It’s good even as a standalone treatment,

but its true value shows when combined with other procedures.

1. A fire extinguisher for laser/peeling procedures

Have you received procedures that刺激 the skin, such as

Fraxel, acne extraction, radiofrequency, or peeling?

Then be sure to add LDM as an optional treatment.

It immediately calms redness, swelling, and heat caused by stimulating procedures,

dramatically reducing downtime.

When consulting at the clinic, I recommend saying,

“I’ll add LDM after the OO procedure.”

2. A support role for skin booster absorption

If you receive LDM before or after skin boosters such as

Rejuran, Juvelook, or exosomes, the synergy is very good.

It opens water pathways within the skin and promotes cellular activity,

helping the active ingredients in skin boosters

be better absorbed and activated.

If You Want to See the Effects of Hongdae LDM 2. What to check during treatment: Time and gel

With LDM, the time spent moving the device is what determines the effect.

Sometimes it is offered at an event price,

but the treatment ends in about 5 minutes.

That amount of time is only enough for a simple soothing effect;

you can’t expect the treatment’s original cell-activating effect.

You must check whether at least 10 to 20 minutes

or more is guaranteed.

Also, ultrasound is delivered to the skin through gel.

If there isn’t enough gel and the handpiece drags stiffly,

that means the energy is not being delivered properly.

If you feel there isn’t enough gel during the treatment,

feel free to ask, “Please apply a bit more gel.”

If You Want to See the Effects of Hongdae LDM 3. Understand the effects and limits clearly: Not lifting, but PT

This is the part that most people misunderstand.

1. Don’t be fooled by the word “lifting”

LDM’s nickname is “droplet lifting,” but

it is absolutely not a lifting treatment that physically pulls up sagging skin,

like Ulthera or Thermage.

Its true effect is closer to skin that feels hydrated from within,

supports collagen proliferation,

and feels “firmer and clearer.”

It helps relieve inner dryness and smooth out skin texture.

2. LDM is not a one-time treatment

This treatment is like exercise (PT) that builds your skin’s basic strength.

After one session, the skin immediately feels more comfortable

and looks dewy, but that lasts for only a few days.

To improve chronic concerns such as acne, redness, and inner dryness,

consistent care about once or twice a week, for a total of about 5 to 10 sessions, is key.

Q. Then how should you care for your skin during the golden time after the treatment? A. The 6 hours immediately after the procedure are the time of maximum absorption.

Right after the treatment, the skin is in a state ready to absorb active ingredients

like a sponge.

When you do your first skin care routine after returning home,

using a mask pack or ampoule with hyaluronic acid (moisture), panthenol (regeneration), or cica (soothing)

can produce a much greater effect than usual.

4. Key summary

If you want to see the effects of Hongdae LDM, remember these 3 things.

• Get it as a “pairing” treatment: Rather than doing it alone, add it after laser/extraction/peeling to maximize the soothing and regenerating effects.
• Check the “time”: You need at least 10 minutes to see the treatment’s original cell-activating effects.
• Don’t be fooled by the “name”: It is not lifting, but recovery of your skin’s basic condition and strength.

This treatment is the most basic and important care for building a strong foundation for the skin.

I hope today’s post becomes a helpful reference point for those considering LDM.

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask in the comments anytime.

I’ll answer carefully.

Thank you. This was Director Jo Won-jin.

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