Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic Facial Firming Treatments: If You’ve Reached the Limit with Cosmetics, You Need to Approach the Dermis First

Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic Facial Firming Treatments

Many of you may have felt upset when looking in the mirror and noticing that your skin seems more sagging and less firm than before. Some of you may have started taking an interest in facial firming treatments because, despite consistently applying a good cream, your skin does not feel more plump, while your cheeks seem to sag and your skin texture becomes rougher over time. Among the people I meet in the consultation room, many say things like, “Even expensive cosmetics don’t make my skin feel firmer,” or “My skin is definitely different from when I was younger, so I feel like I need to do something.”

Skin firmness is maintained by collagen and elastin in the dermis, and these components gradually begin to decrease from the mid-20s. Because the ingredients in cosmetics work only on the skin’s surface, it is difficult for them to reverse the loss of firmness that has already begun in the dermis. Treatment that directly stimulates the deeper layers of the dermis through facial firming procedures is needed. Today, I’ll explain in detail why skin firmness decreases and how to approach it effectively with facial firming treatments.

A Loss of Facial Firmness Is a Sign That the Structure Beneath the Skin Is Breaking Down

Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic Facial Firming Treatments

The key factor determining skin firmness is the dermis, not the surface. In the dermis, collagen and elastin fibers are densely interwoven like a mesh, helping support the skin and keep it firm. From the mid-20s, collagen begins to decrease by approximately 1 percent each year. When accumulated ultraviolet damage and oxidative stress are added, the breakdown of collagen fibers and deterioration of their arrangement accelerate.

When changes in the dermis begin, the skin may initially appear only slightly dull and dry. Over time, however, the cheeks begin to sag, fine lines deepen, and the entire face may appear to settle downward. The decisive difference between facial firming treatments and surface care is that these treatments directly stimulate the weakened dermal structure and encourage collagen regeneration.

Virtue RF Creates an Environment for Collagen Regeneration in the Dermis

Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic Facial Firming Treatments

Among facial firming treatments, Virtue RF is a device that directly targets firmness in the dermis. It works by precisely delivering radiofrequency energy to the dermis through fine needles, stimulating an environment conducive to collagen production. By minimizing damage to the outer layer of the skin while applying thermal stimulation deep within the dermis, it helps create an environment in which new collagen can form. As time passes after the procedure, you may notice gradual changes as the skin becomes more filled in from within.

The needle depth can be finely adjusted according to the facial area and skin thickness, while an integrated cooling system helps enable a stable facial firming treatment. Along with improved firmness, you may also expect the appearance of pores to be reduced and the skin texture to become smoother and more refined.

Onda Lifting Fills in Firmness Evenly Through Deeper Layers

Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic Facial Firming Treatments

Onda lifting can be combined with Virtue RF to enhance the effects of facial firming treatments in a more comprehensive way. Onda lifting is a device designed to use microwave energy to deliver energy evenly to deeper layers than radiofrequency can reach. It works on both the dermis and the fat layer, helping improve the overall environment for facial firmness along with skin tightening.

While Virtue RF focuses on collagen regeneration in the dermis, Onda lifting delivers energy to deeper layers and helps improve firmness throughout the overall facial structure. When the two treatments are combined, you may expect a more comprehensive facial firming effect that gradually addresses firmness from the skin layers through to the deeper layers. An integrated cooling system operates as well, allowing people who are sensitive to thermal stimulation to receive the treatment relatively comfortably.

Lifestyle Habits That Help Maintain the Effects of Facial Firming Treatments for Longer

Naebang-dong Dermatology Clinic Facial Firming Treatments

Even after receiving a facial firming treatment, combining it with daily care can help maintain the effects for much longer. Ultraviolet rays are a major factor that activates enzymes that break down collagen, so applying sunscreen thoroughly when going outside is the most basic way to help preserve the effects of a facial firming treatment. Immediately after the procedure, avoid high-temperature environments and intense ultraviolet exposure, and provide sufficient moisture to create an environment that supports skin regeneration. Getting enough vitamin C, which is essential for collagen synthesis, through food or supplements can also be practically helpful in supporting collagen regeneration after a facial firming treatment. Rather than treating facial firmness as something addressed only once, the most effective long-term approach is to manage it regularly and slow the rate at which firmness declines.

Once facial firmness begins to deteriorate, it is difficult to restore it with cosmetics alone. Stimulating the dermis through facial firming treatments and encouraging collagen regeneration to rebuild the skin’s underlying structure is the most sensible way to maintain firm skin for a long time. If your concerns about declining firmness have deepened, consult a dermatology specialist to find a treatment plan suited to your skin’s condition. I’ll help you carefully work toward regaining firm, vibrant-looking skin.