Why Ulthera Prime in Gangnam Station Keeps Its Effects for So Long

[Dermatologist Lee Yuduk]

A place where first-time visitors

come back again for a reason,

this is Eiham Dermatology Clinic.



In the consultation room, there are familiar faces we often see. At first, they come in cautiously, but from the second visit onward, they speak much more comfortably.



We often meet patients in the consultation room who, after worrying about sagging skin and reduced elasticity and then experiencing a lifting method, become much brighter in expression. As skin aging progresses, the internal support structures weaken, and there are cases where limitations begin to feel apparent if only surface-level care is used.



The method they chose was Gangnam Station Ulthera Prime.



Today, I’d like to talk step by step about why this method continues to be chosen, how it works, and why its effects are maintained for a long time.











A beauty consultation that is beneficial

I am dermatologist Lee Yuduk.

What ultrasound does deep within the skin

Gangnam Station Ulthera Prime

is a lifting device that uses

focused ultrasound (HIFU)

technology.



Energy is delivered not to the skin surface, but to the dermis and

fascia layer (SMAS layer),

where it forms thermal coagulation points.



The key principle is that these thermal coagulation points

induce the collagen formation process.



Because it brings about changes from within

without affecting the outside of the skin,

returning to daily life after the procedure is

relatively easy.



Rather than immediately after the procedure, between 4 and 12 weeks

positive changes appear gradually,

and in many cases the most noticeable

changes are confirmed after

2 to 3 months.



Because the structure inside the skin changes

gradually,

the results are not abrupt but

natural, and that is one of the reasons

many people are satisfied.



Because energy can be focused and delivered to areas

with more severe sagging,

it is also one of the advantages of this method that it can be

tailored to each person's concerns.



Cartidges suited to each layer—

the dermis, SMAS layer, and superficial dermis—

can be selected and applied,

allowing fine adjustments according to

skin thickness and condition.



Because the procedure is performed while checking the skin layers

in real time,

it is one of the reasons people feel confident that

energy can be delivered to the correct location.





Why the effects last a long time



You may have heard from people around you that the effects of Gangnam Station Ulthera Prime last a long time.



The reason lies in the characteristics of the method itself.



The SMAS layer is a membranous structure located between the skin and muscle,

and it is also related to the movement of the facial expression muscles.



When collagen is newly formed

and structural changes occur in this layer,

it helps support skin elasticity

from beneath.



This is because it does not simply stimulate

the skin surface,

but instead affects the skin's support structure itself.



That is why the effects often last

for about 6 months to 1 year.



Of course, there may be differences depending on an individual's skin condition,

age, and lifestyle habits.



Collagen is not created immediately after the procedure,

but forms gradually over several weeks,

so it is important to be patient and

observe the changes.



If you combine regular sun protection and

moisturizing care,

it can help the procedure's effects last longer.



Many patients also return every 6 months to

1 year to maintain the effects.





Why many people choose it



There are many types of lifting methods.



One of the reasons Gangnam Station Ulthera Prime is

consistently chosen is that

patients can return to daily life immediately after the procedure.



Because it acts inside the skin without incision,

it is completed without visible external marks.



Also, because it is carried out while directly checking the skin layers

with real-time ultrasound images,

energy can be delivered more accurately to the areas that need it.



The procedure time varies depending on the area, but

it is usually completed in about 30 minutes to 1 hour,

so many people receive it without much burden

even in a busy daily routine.



Office workers and people caring for children

often make time during lunch breaks or after work

to receive it and then return immediately to daily life.



Because there is not much need for additional recovery time after the procedure,

it is a method many people are satisfied with,

since it does not require 크게 changing the rhythm of daily life.





Sagging that becomes noticeable in your 40s: how should it be approached?



As you enter your 40s, skin elasticity that resists gravity decreases noticeably.



The cheeks sag downward,

the nasolabial folds deepen,

and the contours around the eyes and jawline

may seem to become less distinct.



These changes often come not from a problem with the skin surface,

but from changes in the skin's internal support structure.



Ulthera Prime is a method that approaches exactly

these structural aspects.



It is often introduced to patients who are concerned about

sagging skin.



Creating change while maintaining naturalness is

well aligned with the direction that Eiham Dermatology Clinic

seeks to pursue.



Many people also relate to the idea that the goal is

a comfortable face rather than an excessive change.



It can also be helpful for patients in their 50s who feel that

skin elasticity has rapidly declined after menopause,

and after first checking the skin condition,

we approach each person in a manner suited to them.





When combined with Thermage



At Eiham Dermatology Clinic, we sometimes suggest the Ulthermage combination,

which applies Ulthera Prime and

Thermage together.



It is a method that stimulates deeper layers with ultrasound

and additionally stimulates dermal collagen with radiofrequency.



Because different energies act on different

skin layers,

changes may appear over a broader range

than with a single method.



In particular, this combination is often recommended for people whose

sagging has progressed somewhat or whose

loss of elasticity is more pronounced.



If you receive skin boosters (Juvelook, Rejuran, etc.) together,

you can also expect an effect that manages elasticity and hydration

at the same time.



Which combination of methods is appropriate may vary depending on the individual's

skin condition and the type of concern.



Before the procedure, it is important to check in advance for pregnancy,

the presence of metallic foreign bodies in the treatment area,

and whether there is any heart-related disease.



On the day of the procedure, avoid heavy makeup,

and if there are any skin troubles or inflammation,

please let us know in advance so we can

check the condition together.



After the procedure, it is best to avoid saunas or steam rooms for about a week,

and to postpone excessive exercise for a while.





You can still change enough without going overboard



Many people hope for natural results rather than excessive change.



A slightly lifted feeling in the cheeks,

a slightly more defined jawline,

small changes like these come together

and lead to confidence in daily life.



The effect of Gangnam Station Ulthera Prime begins with those small changes

that you notice in the mirror.



The goal is not a dramatic transformation,

but feeling more comfortable in your own skin.



If you carefully use sun protection and combine it with

adequate water intake and moisturizing care,

it will positively support skin recovery

after the procedure.



Even if there is temporary swelling or redness,

it usually subsides naturally within a few days.



Because each person has different skin conditions and degrees of loss of elasticity,

results may vary. Therefore, it is important to fully check the skin condition

before the procedure and choose the method that is suitable for you.



A comfortable face rather than an excessive change—that is

the kind of result Eiham Dermatology Clinic aims to create together.





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