How Hongdae Thermage Can Help Fine Lines

Hello, I’m Dr. Jo Won-jin, and I have been treating skin conditions in Hongdae for 10 years.

I came because of fine lines around the eyes and mouth, but it didn’t seem effective.

There was a patient who visited me saying that.

They were so dull and had so many fine lines that it was hard to believe they had undergone Thermage just a month earlier.

Thermage is a procedure that clearly has advantages for improving fine lines, but there are a few things you should know in order to get the proper effect.

First, receive it with a focus on the eye area and mouth area, where fine lines are present.

Second, receive it with a genuine tip whose cooling and safety functions work properly.

Third, if your skin has lost too much elasticity, supplement it with Rejuran or Juvelook.

These three points are important.

Today, under the topic of how Hongdae Thermage can help fine lines,

I’ll explain why Hongdae Thermage is effective for improving fine lines,

and how to make the effect last longer and get the full benefit.

1. The principle of Hongdae Thermage

Thermage delivers monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy

into the deep dermis of the skin to contract and regenerate collagen.

As the radiofrequency thermal energy contracts loosened collagen fibers,

it also stimulates new collagen growth.

The skin surface is protected by a cooling system, so the heat is delivered only to the deeper layers.

The image above shows the Eye Thermage tip. It is much smaller than the regular tip.

3. How to increase Thermage results and retention time

Even if you receive the same Hongdae Thermage treatment, the results you feel and how long they last can vary quite a bit from person to person.

If you keep just the three points below in mind, the results can change.

1. Focus on the eye area and mouth area Fine lines usually appear first in areas where the skin is thin and moves a lot.

Rather than distributing shots evenly across the entire face,

it tends to feel much more effective when the treatment is concentrated on areas with more distinct wrinkles.

2. Use a genuine tip with cooling and safety functions working properly Thermage tips have a built-in cooling system and safety sensors.

These functions must work properly so that heat can be safely delivered to the deeper layers without burns.

Before the procedure, it is best to personally check whether the box has been opened and confirm the product’s authenticity.

The item I am holding in the photo above is a certificate proving that the used Thermage tip is genuine.

3. If elasticity loss is severe, supplement with combination treatment There are people whose overall skin elasticity has dropped significantly or whose skin is extremely dry,

and combining this with skin boosters specialized in collagen stimulation and skin regeneration, such as Rejuran and Juvelook, creates synergy.

In fact, equipment performance is important,

but the practitioner’s experience in shot placement and ability to design combination treatments greatly affect the results.

I’ve organized more details in the article below, so it may help if you take a look.

4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Can I do it under sleep anesthesia?

We do not provide sleep anesthesia.

That is because treatment needs to be adjusted continuously based on feedback while the patient is conscious in order to deliver effective energy.

Instead, if we secure enough anesthesia time (40 minutes to 1 hour)

and combine it with Airnox (laughing gas), which dulls the sensation of pain,

most people are able to receive the treatment comfortably.

The photo above shows Airnox (laughing gas) being administered to dull pain before the Thermage procedure.

Q. Is stronger treatment always better?

Not necessarily.

According to studies, there are also results showing that lowering the energy and increasing the number of shots led to much better improvement.

It is important to receive treatment with an energy level appropriate for your skin.

Thermage procedure research has shown that performing the treatment with lower energy can be more effective for improvement.

5. Key summary

• Hongdae Thermage is a procedure that contracts and regenerates collagen in the dermis using radiofrequency energy

• Fine lines are caused by reduced elasticity inside the skin, so Thermage, which stimulates the deeper layers, is suitable

• To maintain the effects for longer, the key is to focus on eye and mouth area design, use a genuine tip, and combine the treatment with skin boosters

Most importantly, you need an accurate diagnosis of whether your face is in a condition where Thermage can be effective.

Please receive treatment safely at a clinic where the practitioner carefully evaluates your face and determines the treatment design.

Thank you. This was Jo Won-jin.