Why Didn’t Expensive Lifting Work? How to Find the Right Lifting Treatment for You [Hongdae Forena Clinic]

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“Why didn’t I get any results after an expensive lifting procedure?”

This is actually one of the most common questions we hear during dermatology consultations.

Many people spend a lot of money on treatment but feel disappointed because they do not notice any visible change.

However, lifting results are not determined simply by price or fame.

Today, we’ll briefly explain the reasons why lifting may not meet expectations and how to choose the lifting treatment that is right for you. ✨

Why Is There No Lifting Effect?

To get straight to the point, expensive lifting does not necessarily guarantee dramatic results.

The biggest reason you may not have felt the effect is exactly this !!

The procedure was performed on a ‘target layer that does not match my skin condition.’

Our skin is made up of multiple layers:

the epidermis, dermis, fat layer, and fascia layer (SMAS).

Aging happens across all of these layers at the same time, but the area where sagging is especially severe or where concerns arise differs from person to person.

If you are concerned about fine lines because of insufficient collagen in the dermis If you are concerned about a double chin because the fat layer is thick If the fascia layer has also sagged and the overall facial contour has collapsed

Lifting devices differ in the depth and method by which they deliver energy.

Trying to solve SMAS-layer sagging with a device that targets the dermis, or getting a procedure that only improves firmness when fat reduction is needed,

will of course make it difficult to get the results you want.

In other words, the key to successful lifting🔑 is not the procedure’s ‘name’ or ‘price,’ but

accurately analyzing your current skin condition and delivering appropriate energy to the right target layer.

Self-Diagnosis for ‘Smart Lifting’

What is your biggest aging concern right now?

Check which of the 4 types below applies to you🪄

As shown above, the lifting method needed differs depending on skin type,

so choosing the device and procedure that suit your skin is the most important point that makes the difference in results. 😊

Recommended Customized Lifting Devices by Type

A type. Deep sagging ☞ Ulthera

' Lifting that pulls from deep within '

It is a lifting procedure that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to deliver energy all the way to the deep SMAS layer of the skin.

Because the procedure is performed while checking beneath the skin, it is characterized by acting accurately at the required depth.

It helps improve collapsed facial contours such as the jawline and sagging cheeks, and is effective in creating a more defined line. 😊

B type. Loss of firmness ☞ Thermage FLX

' Collagen regeneration & tightening '

It is a procedure that delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the dermis, inducing collagen contraction and regeneration.

It helps improve overall skin elasticity, including fine lines, skin texture, and pores, and especially when the skin is thin and has lost firmness, you can expect a strong tightening effect.

C type. Excess fat ☞ InMode / Onda

' Fat reduction + contour refinement '

InMode

Using radiofrequency energy and deep heating, it destroys unnecessary fat cells while also promoting collagen production. It is especially effective for improving double chins and buccal fat.

Onda

Using microwave ultra-high-frequency energy, it selectively targets and breaks down fat cells. Because pain is minimal and the procedure time is short, it is popular among those who want an immediate contour improvement effect.

Better together! Synergy Up! The Best Lifting Combination

Because skin aging occurs in a complex way, sometimes one device alone can feel just a little lacking.

In such cases, combining lifting procedures with different principles can maximize the synergy effect.

Here are the premium lifting combinations confidently recommended by Hongdae Forena Clinic!

1️⃣ Pull deeper and make the skin texture finer!

(Ulthera + Thermage)

Left: Ulthera / Right: Thermage FLX

Also called “Ulthermage,” this combination is a top-tier customized lifting treatment that combines Ulthera, which provides a powerful lifting effect, and Thermage, which enhances dermal firmness.

By strengthening both the surface and the deeper layers of the skin, you can expect the most noticeable and long-lasting lifting effect.

2️⃣ CUT unnecessary fat! Lift sagging skin UP!

(InMode + Thermage)

Left: InMode / Right: Thermage FLX

This combination uses InMode to refine double chin or buccal fat, and Thermage to tighten the loosened skin left after the fat is reduced.

You can achieve both a sharp V-line and smooth skin texture at the same time.

3️⃣ Lift sagging face UP! Reduce unnecessary fat DOWN!

(Ulthera + Onda)

Left: Ulthera / Right: Onda

This combination strongly lifts overall facial sagging with Ulthera, and slimly refines localized unnecessary fat (such as a double chin) with Onda lifting.

It is highly effective in creating a defined and sophisticated facial contour.

Lifting is not simply about operating a device. It is an area of design that reads each person’s skin thickness, fat distribution, and rate of aging progression.

Hongdae Univ. Station Forena Clinic recommends only the number of shots and energy levels you truly need.

If you are curious about the lifting treatment that fits your skin perfectly, come to Hongdae Forena Clinic now for a 1:1 customized consultation.

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✅This post was written directly by Forena Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information, in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act.

✅Because results vary greatly depending on the patient’s skin condition and the clinician’s experience, please make your decision after 충분히 consulting with a doctor.

✅The treatment photos in this post were taken with the patients’ consent. The before/after photos have not been altered and were taken under the same conditions.

✅Please use this post for reference only. For detailed information, we recommend visiting a medical institution in person for a consultation.

✅All procedures performed after visiting may cause minor or major side effects depending on the individual. Please be fully informed about side effects and precautions after consulting with a medical professional before proceeding.