When Is the Best Time for Spring Lifting Procedures?

[Dermatologist Lee Yudeuk]

The temperature difference between morning and evening,

and the lifting care timing at Ijuham Dermatology

will be explained here.

When meeting patients every day in the clinic, I often see many people come in around this time of year, as winter passes and spring arrives, with concerns about skin elasticity.

If your face, which had been hidden under thick clothes, feels unfamiliar when it is revealed again under bright sunlight, I hope this article can be of some help.

This is especially true for those who feel that their cheeks seem to have sagged more than before, worry that the lines around the mouth look too deep when they smile, or have been startled by how they look in photos compared to the image of themselves in their memory.

Today, I will guide you step by step through the spring lifting procedure timing that many people are curious about.

What is happening in the dermis? Skin elasticity decline

The key to skin elasticity lies in the collagen and elastin fibers densely arranged within the dermis.

These fibers support the skin like a strong net,

but as we age,

they gradually begin to weaken.

In particular, after the 40s, the decrease in the female hormone estrogen directly affects collagen production,

making the skin thinner and more sagging.

Sagging cheeks, deeper nasolabial folds,

and a less defined jawline are

natural changes that appear during

this process.

Cumulative exposure to ultraviolet rays, lack of sleep,

and stress can accelerate

this loss of elasticity even further.

Because these changes progress slowly

over a long period of time,

by the time you begin to feel them,

they are often already somewhat advanced.

The effect of gravity also cannot be overlooked.

As we age, the support structures that hold up the skin weaken,

and as skin tissue and fat move downward,

the facial contours gradually change.

What is important is to begin the appropriate care for your skin condition at the point when you start to notice these changes.

Why now is a suitable time to start elasticity care

There are many reasons why people choose this period as the timing for spring lifting procedures.

After a lifting procedure,

it is especially important to protect against UV rays and manage moisture while the skin is recovering.

Before the UV index rises in earnest,

this period offers an environment where the skin can stabilize with relatively less impact from strong ultraviolet rays,

which is advantageous for care.

It is also the time when, after passing through the dry winter, the decline in skin elasticity and sagging is felt most clearly.

Because it typically takes 2 to 3 months for collagen production effects to appear,

starting care now can allow you to feel positive changes in your skin before midsummer.

If you prepare your skin condition before being exposed to the strong summer sun,

it is much more advantageous from a year-round care perspective as well.

Of course, the most important factor is each individual's skin condition,

so it is best to first determine the right timing for yourself through an accurate diagnosis.

The principle of ultrasound lifting, where energy reaches deep layers of the skin

Ultrasound lifting (HIFU), one of the 대표적인 methods for spring lifting procedures,

is a method that induces collagen production by delivering energy intensively to the deep fascial layer (SMAS)

without affecting the skin surface.

To put it simply, it can be likened to weaving and tightening new threads into the loosened net under the skin.

At Ijuham Dermatology, we have ultrasound lifting devices such as Doublo Gold, Vero, and Shurink,

and each device differs in its energy delivery method and depth of reach.

Depending on skin thickness, the degree of sagging,

and the areas where you want to see positive changes,

the appropriate device and method are selected.

Doublo Gold is characterized by its HIFU technology reaching deep layers,

and Vero and Shurink also provide lifting effects according to their respective technical characteristics.

After the procedure, gradual changes may appear over about 4 to 12 weeks,

and collagen is produced over a period of 2 to 3 months.

Another reason many people choose it is that it can be performed without major restrictions on daily life.

Planning a combined care approach with radiofrequency lifting and skin boosters

Radiofrequency lifting (Thermage), which is considered alongside spring lifting procedures,

uses thermal energy to stimulate collagen in the dermis and contract the tissue,

thereby improving elasticity.

If ultrasound lifting is a method that pulls upward from the deeper layers,

radiofrequency lifting is closer to a method that delivers heat evenly throughout the skin to gently refine skin texture.

If the two are planned together,

they act in combination across different layers,

so depending on the skin condition,

they may sometimes be performed together.

If skin boosters

(such as Juvelook and Rejuran)

are also combined,

you can expect help with improved elasticity, hydration,

and normalization of skin texture.

Rejuran, which helps promote collagen production, and

Juvelook, which helps provide moisture to the skin,

are combinations often mentioned in middle-aged skin care along with lifting procedures.

However, when these two are performed together,

the order of the procedures and the interval between them are important,

so it is advisable to decide after 충분한 상담 with the medical staff.

Lifestyle care to maintain the effects for a long time after the procedure

After the lifting procedure, it is best to avoid high-temperature environments such as saunas or jjimjilbangs for about one week.

It is also one of the important care methods to make sure you use sunscreen when going বাইরে.

Adequate water intake and moisturizing care are practically helpful in maintaining the effects for a longer time.

Excessive drinking and intense exercise should also be avoided for about one week.

Because time is needed for collagen to slowly form inside the skin,

you should also pay attention to your lifestyle habits so as not to interfere with that process.

Massage that may be a strong刺激, or the use of cosmetics with high-concentration ingredients,

should be decided after consulting the attending medical staff in the early period after the procedure.

Regular sleep and sufficient nutrition are the basic foundation that helps skin recovery.

Skin care is not completed by a single procedure alone,

but small daily habits accumulate

and contribute together to maintaining a good condition.

Ijuham Dermatology's treatment direction for a natural and comfortable face

There is something we always tell the people who visit us.

Lifting is not about dramatic change.

It is about maintaining your current good condition a little longer,

and feeling a little more at ease when you look in the mirror—that is the right direction.

I hope this article is of practical help to those who are considering the timing of spring lifting procedures.

Every skin is different,

and each person has a diagnosis and direction that suits them.

Above all, the important thing is not to create an unfamiliar face with too many procedures,

but to help your own face look as natural and healthy as possible.

Ijuham Dermatology aims for a comfortable face rather than excessive change,

and through honest treatment and verified procedures,

we will be there for each person's skin concerns.

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