Why Choose a Gangnam Station Dermatologist Specializing in Firming Lifting

Sagging skin

is not caused by laziness.

It happens when

the net that supported

your face becomes loose.

“I wasn’t like this before, but lately it feels like my facial contours have collapsed.” I understand better than anyone the disappointment and uncertainty contained in those words.

That is why, as a Gangnam Station dermatologist specializing in firming lifting, I am writing this to offer a small guide to those who have felt lost in the face of sagging and reduced firmness.

Have you opened this post

because you have concerns like these?

It all begins with the words,

“My facial contours seem to have collapsed lately.”

“I’ve been going to a dermatology clinic

for years,

but it only seems to improve temporarily.”

“I’m only in my early forties,

but my cheeks have started to sag

and my nasolabial folds

feel deeper,

so I don’t like looking in the mirror anymore.”

If you found this post

while searching with these feelings,

you have come to the right place.

After reading this post to the end,

you will be able to assess for yourself

why your skin is sagging,

what options are available,

and what criteria to use

when making a choice

to minimize regret.

What exactly does

firming lifting

refer to?

Firming lifting is a general term

for procedures that lift skin

that has become loose over time,

starting from within.

Collagen and elastic fibers

are interwoven like a net

inside our skin,

supporting the face.

As we age,

this net begins to loosen,

like a knit sweater

that has been worn for years.

In particular, when female hormones

decrease around the age of forty,

the rate at which collagen is produced

also slows down.

That is why, even at the same age,

there often comes a time

when the face in the mirror

suddenly looks noticeably different.

The cheeks then descend,

the jawline becomes less defined,

and the nasolabial folds

and lines around the mouth

grow progressively deeper.

As a Gangnam Station dermatologist

specializing in firming lifting,

I see this not as a matter of laziness,

but as a natural change

that comes to everyone.

Ways to lift loose skin

again

The main methods

are broadly divided into

ultrasound and radiofrequency.

Ultrasound lifting treatments such as

Ultherapy Prime,

Doublo Gold, Shurink, and V-RO

concentrate thermal energy

in point-like areas of the deeper skin layers,

helping to lift the sagging foundation.

Thermage, a radiofrequency lifting treatment,

delivers heat to the dermal layer

to induce collagen regeneration,

while Onda lifting works on deeper layers

to help refine facial contours.

What I recommend as a Gangnam Station dermatologist

specializing in firming lifting

is not one particular device,

but a combination tailored to

your skin thickness

and degree of sagging.

The effects tend to become

clearer gradually over the month or two

as collagen builds up,

rather than immediately after the procedure.

So rather than expecting

a dramatic change all at once,

it may feel more comfortable

to understand it as a process

that becomes naturally more defined

with the passage of time.

Why results differ

even with the same device

There is one point

I would especially like to emphasize.

Having good equipment

does not mean the results

will be the same.

Even with the same ultrasound device,

results can vary considerably

depending on which layer is treated,

how many shots are delivered,

and at what depth.

Applying strong energy as-is

to someone with thin skin

may instead cause hollowing,

while using only weak energy

when sagging is pronounced

may result in minimal change.

This is why I recommend

first receiving a diagnosis

from a Gangnam Station dermatologist

specializing in firming lifting.

The process of assessing and designing a treatment

based on your skin

must always come before the equipment.

Answers to the questions

I hear most often in the consultation room

Q1. Do the effects

continue after one treatment?

A. Individual differences exist,

but they generally last

for around six months to one year.

Since this varies depending on age

and lifestyle,

regular care can help maintain

the results for longer.

Q2. Is the procedure very painful?

A. The degree of pain experienced

varies from person to person.

You may feel a tingling sensation

or warmth around the bones,

so anesthetic cream can be applied

if needed to reduce discomfort.

Q3. I’m having it done for the first time

after turning forty.

Is it too late?

A. It is not too late at all.

In fact, now that changes have begun

is a good time to start managing your skin,

and we will find an appropriate approach

together, beginning with methods

that are not overly demanding

for your skin’s condition.

Q4. Can I return to my daily activities

immediately after the procedure?

A. In most cases,

you can wash your face

and go out lightly starting that day.

There may be slight swelling

or redness,

but it generally subsides

within a few days.

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I will become someone

you can trust and think of

for a long time.

Every person’s skin is different.

That is why, instead of handing out

the same treatment plan,

I first consider the condition of your skin

that day and how you are feeling.

Natural results without excess,

and trust that lasts.

As a Gangnam Station dermatologist

specializing in firming lifting,

these are the promises

I want to keep until the end.

If you have been sighing more often

in front of the mirror,

you do not have to carry

those feelings alone.

On the journey to creating

a comfortable-looking face together,

I will stay by your side

with honest medical care.

🏥 이지함피부과 Information

📍 Location

5th floor, Room 502,

429 Gangnam-daero,

Seocho-gu, Seoul (Seocho-dong, Dongil Building)

ㅡ Located close to Gangnam Station

and Sinnonhyeon Station.

📞 Phone

02-567-5900

🕙 Consultation hours

· Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00–19:00

· Saturday: 10:00–17:00

· Lunch break: Weekdays 13:00–14:30

· Closed: Wednesday, Sunday, and public holidays