Points to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Lifting Treatment with a Gangnam Dermatology Specialist

[Dermatology Specialist Lee Yudeuk]

Concerns That Begin in Front of the Mirror

This is Ijiham Dermatology Clinic.

If you are considering lifting for the first time, the wide variety of options can make it hard to know what to choose. Some of you may have spent a long time looking in the mirror because your cheeks seemed to be sagging little by little, or because the nasolabial folds seemed to be getting deeper. Feeling unfamiliar with that sensation and having mixed emotions about it is completely natural.

From the perspective of a Gangnam dermatology specialist, I often see these concerns in the clinic. Today, I will walk you through the types of lifting methods and the key points you should know when making a choice.

After reading this post, even those considering lifting for the first time will be able to establish much clearer criteria.

Causes of Skin Sagging

and the Aging Process

As we get older, collagen and

elastin in the skin naturally decrease,

causing the skin to sag in the direction

of gravity.

This is not a problem that appears only in

certain skin types,

but part of the aging process

that occurs in everyone.

Lifting works by applying thermal energy

to the support structure within the skin,

which helps bring about positive

changes in collagen.

It is similar to restoring the resilience of an

old spring that has lost its elasticity through

appropriate stimulation.

From the perspective of a Gangnam dermatology

specialist, lifting is viewed not simply as a way

to change appearance,

but as one form of preventive care to help

maintain skin health over time.

Consistent care from the early stages of sagging

can lead to much more natural results later on.

The Difference Between Ultrasound and Radiofrequency

Lifting is broadly divided into

ultrasound-based methods and

radiofrequency-based methods.

At Ijiham Dermatology Clinic, ultrasound lifting

devices such as Doublo Gold, Vro, and

Shurink are used, while Thermage is

used as the radiofrequency method.

Ultrasound lifting (HIFU) concentrates

energy delivery down to the SMAS layer,

the deeper layer of the skin,

and may be helpful when sagging has

progressed noticeably.

Doublo Gold is HIFU-based and

concentrates heat in the deeper layers

of the skin,

while Vro and Shurink are selected according to

their respective energy delivery methods,

the skin thickness, and the degree of sagging.

Thermage delivers radiofrequency energy

evenly across the skin,

which may help with positive changes in

collagen and the skin texture as well.

If ultrasound focuses on specific points,

Thermage is a method that treats a broader

area evenly, and using both methods together

can create synergy.

Selection Criteria for Lifting Based on Skin Condition

Rather than asking which device is better,

the starting point is to first determine

what this skin needs right now.

This is also the point I always emphasize

as a Gangnam dermatology specialist.

The appropriate approach differs between

cases where sagging has progressed a lot

and early-stage loss of elasticity.

It is important to examine the skin thickness,

the degree of sagging, and the overall skin

condition together before choosing a method

that suits the individual.

We can also explain during consultation whether

lifting alone is sufficient, or whether it would

be better to combine it with a skin booster

to address hydration and skin texture as well.

Our treatment direction is to work together

with each visitor to find the approach that

fits their skin condition.

Points to Check Before Treatment

When considering a lifting method, the first

thing you should check is whether it is the

right approach for your current skin condition.

Because the approach differs between cases

where sagging has progressed significantly

and early-stage cases, an accurate assessment

is necessary.

If you are pregnant, if there are any metal

foreign bodies near the treatment area, or if

you have a heart-related condition, restrictions

may apply, so you must inform the medical

staff in advance.

On the day of treatment, avoid heavy makeup,

and if there is inflammation or a skin issue,

it is advisable to proceed only after the

condition has stabilized.

“Stronger” and “more” should not be the

criteria.

It is much wiser to plan according to how

much your skin needs right now and in a way

that can be maintained consistently.

Lifestyle Care to Maintain Firmness After Lifting

The effects of lifting do not appear immediately

after treatment; rather, they gradually become

visible over 4 to 12 weeks as collagen undergoes

progressive changes.

Post-care is important for guiding this recovery

process well.

For about one week, it is best to avoid

environments that rapidly raise body temperature,

such as saunas, jjimjilbangs, and high-intensity

exercise.

Sun protection is basic care for both skin

recovery and the prevention of pigmentation,

and we recommend applying sunscreen with

SPF 50+ carefully when going outside.

Adequate hydration and moisturizing also help

recovery, and regular sleep and a balanced diet

have a real impact on maintaining skin condition.

As a Gangnam dermatology specialist, I would

say that, in general, considering retreatment

every 6 months to 1 year can be helpful, and

that combining lifting with a skin booster can

help address both firmness and hydration.

Lasting Change Begins with Consistency

As a Gangnam dermatology specialist, after

looking at many people’s skin over a long time,

one thing I have felt is that the changes that

last the longest are not rushed.

Lifting is not a method that changes everything

after just one treatment;

it truly shines over time only when consistent

care and lifestyle habits come together.

Based on the philosophy of a comfortable face

rather than excessive change, Ijiham Dermatology

Clinic aims to find a solution that suits each

person’s skin through honest treatment and

proven methods.

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