If Lifting Alone Isn’t Enough, a Collagen Booster Is the Answer! [Hongdae Forena Clinic]

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This is Forena Clinic at Hongik Univ. Station.😊

“Even though I keep getting lifting procedures,

why does sagging stay the same?”

Even after clearly having lifting done,

many people feel frustrated

because firmness does not improve much.

However, not all sagging

can be solved by lifting alone.

If there is not enough collagen inside the skin,

there is another approach that matters more than lifting.

Today,

we will briefly explain why lifting alone may not be enough

and the characteristics of collagen boosters by type. ✨

Why lifting alone

does not fully work

Have you ever felt that something was still lacking

even after getting a lifting procedure?

The sagging may seem to have improved somewhat,

but the skin itself can still look thin

and lacking in strength.

At times like this, many people wonder,

“Should I get more lifting?”

but in fact, the cause may be somewhere completely different.

A “lifting” procedure, as the name suggests,

is a treatment that lifts a sagging structure upward.

In other words, it is effective for organizing the visible outline,

but its role in filling the skin from within is limited.

So when the skin itself lacks firmness

or thickness,

it can be hard to feel the change you expected

with lifting alone.

What is needed at this point is collagen.

Collagen is a key element that maintains

the skin’s elasticity and thickness,

and it plays a role in firmly supporting the skin.

However, collagen begins to gradually decrease

after the mid-20s,

and as a result, the skin gradually becomes thinner

and loses elasticity.

In the end, even if the outside is pulled tighter,

if the inside is empty,

the reason it does not feel firm is right here.

That is why, recently,

rather than simple lifting that pulls the skin,

treatments that make the skin “fill from the inside”

have been gaining attention.

The representative method is the

“collagen booster.”

A collagen booster is not simply a concept of

filling in missing components,

but a procedure that acts on the dermal layer

inside the skin to encourage the body to produce collagen on its own.

In other words, by improving the skin environment itself,

it is a method that can be expected to gradually restore firmness

over time.

Characteristics by collagen booster ingredient

The effects and characteristics of collagen boosters

vary slightly depending on the ingredient used.

< PLA series >

Collagen regeneration-focused, natural-looking changes

(Ultracol 200, Sculptra, Juvelook)

The PLA series gradually builds volume

over time.

✔ Gradual changes rather than immediate volume ✔ Focused on improving firmness ✔ Creates natural, subtle volume ​ Recommended for those who want to

“improve naturally without it being obvious.”

< CaHA series >

Immediate volume + collagen production

(Radiesse)

The CaHA series is a type that can provide

visible volume effects starting right after the procedure.

✔ Volume forms immediately after the procedure ✔ Strong support, effective for improving sagging ✔ Strong point for contour and jawline refinement

Recommended for those who want

“obvious volume right away + improved firmness.”

< PCL series >

Immediate volume + selectable maintenance period

(Ellansé)

The PCL series, like CaHA,

has immediate volume,

and its biggest advantage is that you can choose the maintenance period.

✔ Volume forms immediately after the procedure ✔ Maintenance period can be selected by type ✔ Firmer volume than PLLA

Suitable for those who want

“immediate effect + long-lasting volume.”

✔ Key comparison by ingredient

CaHA → Immediate volume + strong lifting

PCL → Immediate volume + selectable maintenance period

PLA → Collagen regeneration-focused + natural-looking changes

Characteristics by collagen booster action

Collagen boosters can also be

divided by their effects.😊

A. Skin texture · fine wrinkle improvement type

(Juvelook)

👉 Recommended for

✔ Those concerned about enlarged pores ✔ Those bothered by fine wrinkles ✔ Those who want smoother skin texture

👉 Features

✔ Improved pores & skin texture ✔ Reduced fine wrinkles ✔ Moisture + natural firmness

▼

​“A feeling of overall skin refinement and clarity”

✔ B. Volume-enhancing skin booster

(Juvelook Volume)

👉 Recommended for

✔ Concerns about sunken cheeks / temples ✔ When the face looks flat ✔ Those who want to add volume naturally

👉 Features

✔ Larger particles than regular Juvelook → more volume ✔ Natural improvement in the front cheek and temple areas ✔ Firmness + volume at the same time

▼

“Feels like naturally filling in sunken areas”

Skin texture / pores / fine wrinkles → Juvelook

Volume / hollowness / dimension → Juvelook Volume

Doing both together can improve

skin texture + volume at the same time

C. Collagen regeneration-focused type

(Ultracol 200 · Sculptra)

Left: Ultracol 200 / Right: Sculptra

👉 Recommended for

✔ A generally hollow-looking face ✔ Overall loss of elasticity ✔ Those who want natural changes

👉 Features

✔ Natural volume that gradually builds up ✔ No large immediate change ✔ Relatively long maintenance period

▼

“Feels like my own skin is filling out over time”

D. Immediate volume + collagen-inducing type

(Ellansé · Radiesse)

Left: Ellansé / Right: Radiesse

👉 Recommended for

✔ Needing refinement of the front cheek, temples, or jawline ✔ Those who want a more defined contour ✔ Those expecting a lifting effect as well

👉 Features

✔ Volume is visible immediately after the procedure ✔ Strong point for contour and jawline refinement ✔ Relatively long maintenance period

▼

“Immediate change + a type that keeps improving over time”

👉 If you want natural changes

→ Collagen regeneration type

👉 If you want immediate change + contour improvement

→ Immediate volume type

As such, with collagen boosters,

it is important to choose the appropriate type

depending on your skin condition and desired results.

In conclusion,

if lifting alone is not satisfying,

rather than simply repeating procedures,

it is important to first check

whether what your skin needs right now

is lifting or filling.

When lifting the outside

and filling the inside are done together,

you can expect a more natural

and firmer result.

Collagen booster

Recommended for these people!

• Those who still feel something is lacking even after lifting

• Those whose skin has become thinner and looks less strong

• Those who are concerned about pores and fine wrinkles at the same time

• Those who want a naturally firmer change

• Those who want to improve the skin itself rather than artificial volume

Collagen boosters are

not simply procedures that fill in volume.

By analyzing the skin’s internal structure and density,

as well as the causes of each person’s loss of elasticity,

they belong to the “regeneration” category

that helps the skin fill out from the root.

At Forena Clinic at Hongik Univ. Station,

from deep within the skin,

experience a change that “fills out in a healthy and elastic way.”

If you are curious which collagen booster

is the right fit for your skin,

get a 1:1 personalized consultation

at Hongdae Forena Clinic right now.

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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 widely depending on the patient’s skin condition and the clinician’s experience,

please make your decision after sufficient consultation with a doctor.

✅ The treatment photos in this post were taken with the patients’ consent.

We state that the before/after photos were not manipulated

and were taken under the same conditions.

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for consultation and treatment.

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