Personalized Treatment by a Board-Certified Dermatologist, from Consultation to Procedures

Source: 메리트피부과의원

Every person has different skin concerns.

: A skin-condition-based approach, from acne and lifting to pigmentation care

There are moments when you look in the mirror and feel that your skin is not what it used to be.

You may feel stressed by recurring acne, or become concerned about lingering red marks or scars.

One day, your skin may appear to have lost its firmness, while on another day, melasma or pigmentation may make your complexion look dull.

As such, skin concerns do not appear in just one form.

The nature of these concerns can vary depending on age, lifestyle, and skin type. Even when dealing with the same type of acne, the appropriate care may differ depending on its stage and the condition of the skin.

Therefore, rather than simply choosing a popular procedure, it is important to sufficiently assess your current skin condition and consider an approach suited to it.

Why Stage-Appropriate Acne Care Matters

Acne is a skin condition caused by a combination of factors, including increased sebum production, buildup of dead skin cells, clogged pores, and changes in the skin environment.

In the early stages, sebum and dead skin cells accumulate inside the pores, forming comedones in the form of whiteheads or blackheads.
When an inflammatory response is added, the condition may progress to the papule stage, in which red bumps appear, and may also develop into pustules accompanied by pus.
When inflammation progresses into the deeper layers of the skin, it is classified as nodular or cystic acne. At this stage, the possibility of scarring or hyperpigmentation should also be taken into consideration.

Therefore, an approach that considers not only the acne visible on the surface but also its current stage and the condition of the skin may be necessary.

Treatments Used for Acne Improvement

Treatment	Features	Cases in Which the Procedure May Be Considered
Gold PTT	Management of the sebaceous glands and acne-bacteria environment	When recurring acne is a concern
Apple Laser	Management of the sebum environment and skin firmness	When both acne and reduced firmness are concerns
Scaling	Care for dead skin cells and impurities	When comedonal acne is prevalent
Black Peel	Peeling-based skin care	When sebum and skin texture require care
Aqua Peel	Removal of impurities and hydration care	When dryness and dead skin cells are both concerns

Gold PTT

Gold PTT is an acne-care method that uses gold particles that respond to a specific wavelength of light to target the areas around the sebaceous glands. It is used for skin in which acne recurs, together with management of the sebum environment.

Apple Laser

This laser uses a 1450 nm wavelength to deliver thermal energy to the deeper layers of the skin. Because it can help support collagen production along with management of the sebum environment, it may also be considered for skin-firmness care.

Scaling

This procedure manages the pore environment by removing old dead skin cells and impurities from the skin’s surface. It is used for skin in which comedones form repeatedly.

Black Peel

This treatment is based on naturally fermented ingredients and helps organize the skin texture and dead-skin-cell environment. It may be used to manage the condition of skin with high sebum production.

Aqua Peel

This procedure removes impurities and dead skin cells from the pores while also taking hydration into consideration.

Concerned About Reduced Skin Firmness? Oligio Lifting

As time passes, collagen and elastin in the skin gradually decrease.

As a result, you may notice reduced skin firmness and feel that your facial contours appear less defined than before.

Oligio is a lifting device that uses RF radiofrequency energy to deliver thermal energy to the dermal layer of the skin.

The delivered energy may help with skin-firmness care and is used when facial-contour refinement and wrinkle improvement are considered together.

It is also designed with a cooling system to help reduce the burden during the procedure.

How Does Oligio Work?

Contact gas cooling and vibration technology help reduce discomfort, protect the skin’s epidermis, and deliver RF energy to deeper areas of the skin.

1. Activate the contact gas cooling system before the procedure > 02. Deliver heat into the skin using radiofrequency > 03. Soothe the skin and relieve discomfort with vibration mode and cooling

Oligio’s Three Shot Modes

#Auto Mode

: Continuous energy delivery reduces procedure fatigue and treatment time

#Double Mode

: Mild energy is delivered twice consecutively to reduce discomfort and increase the effect

#Single Mode

: Effective treatment with energy delivery optimized for each area

Oligio can use various shot modes according to the treatment area and skin condition, selecting an energy-delivery method suited to each individual’s skin characteristics.

Another Option for Radiofrequency Lifting: Density

Density is a radiofrequency lifting device that uses monopolar RF and bipolar RF technologies together.

It is designed to deliver energy at various depths depending on the skin condition and is used when skin-firmness care and facial-contour improvement are being considered.

Features of Density

• Skin-firmness care

• Facial-contour refinement

• Skin-texture improvement care

RF energy may help create an environment for collagen regeneration within the skin and may also be considered when seeking to manage overall skin condition.

Who May Consider Density?

✔️ Those concerned about facial sagging due to reduced skin firmness

✔️ Those who want tightening and contour refinement around the jawline, facial contours, and neck

✔️ Those concerned about reduced firmness around the eyes, nasolabial folds, and fine lines

✔️ Those considering nonsurgical lifting without incisions

Shurink Lifting That Varies According to Skin Condition

The areas and depths at which reduced skin firmness appears can vary from person to person.

In some cases, thin areas such as the eye area change first, while in others, reduced firmness around the jawline or cheeks becomes a concern first.

Shurink is a lifting procedure that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy to deliver energy to a target depth within the skin.

Because cartridges of various depths can be used, it is characterized by an approach tailored to the skin condition and areas of concern.

① For delicate areas such as around the eyes and mouth, Eye Shurink with a depth of 2.0 mm is used for fine lines or localized skin-firmness care.

② For overall facial-firmness care, including the cheeks, jawline, and facial contours, Multi Shurink with depths of 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm is used. This approach may be considered when both facial-contour refinement and firmness care are needed.

③ For areas requiring care of deeper layers, such as beneath the chin, V Shurink with a depth of 6.0 mm may be used. It delivers energy to deeper layers and is used when both firmness and facial-contour care are being considered.

As described above, Shurink can use cartridges of various depths to provide treatment that considers the characteristics of each area and the skin condition. It is important to establish a treatment plan suited to the individual through sufficient consultation.

Skin Boosters for Skin Texture and Hydration

Recently, as more people seek to manage the skin environment itself rather than only the skin’s surface, various skin-booster procedures have been used.

Examples include Rejuran, Juvelook, and Elravie Re2O.

Rejuran, Focused on Skin Condition

Rejuran is a skin booster that uses PN derived from salmon DNA.

It aims to improve the skin barrier and skin environment and is used to care for skin texture, radiance, and hydration.

Juvelook, Focused on Firmness

Juvelook is a skin booster that uses PLA and hyaluronic acid.

Because it may help create an environment for collagen production, it may be considered when reduced firmness and changes in volume are concerns.

Elravie Re2O for Hydration and Radiance

Elravie Re2O is a skin booster that injects highly concentrated hyaluronic acid and an ECM complex into the dermal layer to create an environment in which the skin can rebuild itself.

It aims to improve dermal density and firmness, restore skin texture and volume, and relieve internal dryness and fine lines. Long-term maintenance effects may be expected after three treatments.

Skin Booster Comparison

Category	Rejuran	Juvelook	Elravie Re2O
Main features	Skin-environment care	Firmness and volume care	Hydration and radiance care
Main ingredients	PN	PLA + HA	HA
Concerns considered	Skin texture, dryness	Reduced firmness	Lack of hydration, dullness

Concerned About Expression Lines? Xeomin Botox

Expression lines may gradually deepen due to repeated muscle movement.

Xeomin is a procedure that uses a botulinum toxin preparation to temporarily reduce excessive muscle movement.

※ Treatment areas

• Forehead

• Glabella

• Around the eyes

• Jaw muscles

• Trapezius muscles

• Calves

In addition to managing expression lines, it may also be used in areas where developed muscles are a concern.

A Skin-Condition-Based Approach to Melasma and Pigmentation Care

Melasma and pigmentation can make the skin tone uneven and may also affect the overall impression of the face.

Because pigmentation can vary depending on its cause and depth, it is important to accurately assess its current condition.

A-Tone

👉 A laser that uses a specific wavelength and is used to manage pigmentation and vascular lesions.

Dual Toning

👉 An approach that combines laser toning and A-Tone to manage pigmentation according to the skin condition.

Skin Care,

Finding the Right Approach for You Is Important

Skin concerns are difficult to explain as just one problem.

This is because various factors, including acne, pigmentation, wrinkles, reduced firmness, and dryness, often appear together.

Therefore, it may be important to sufficiently assess your current skin condition and establish an appropriate care plan through consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.

Because everyone’s skin is different, creating a care plan suited to you and following it consistently may help maintain healthy skin condition.

메리트피부과 Director 우상혁, Board-Certified Dermatologist

메리트피부과의원 provides personalized treatment by board-certified dermatologists, from acne treatment and lifting to melasma/pigmentation care and medical skin care. After a sufficient consultation, we invite you to explore medical skin care tailored to your individual characteristics.

Clinic Information and Directions

📍Address: 5th Floor, Seogyeong Building, 95 Bangbae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (910-13 Bangbae-dong)

📲Inquiries: 02)521-8835

Directions to 메리트피부과의원:

From Bangbae Station: 1 minute on foot from Exit 3

From Naebang Station: 10 minutes on foot from Exit 3

From Isu Station: Public transportation—within 10 minutes / By car—within 5 minutes / On foot—within 30 minutes

From Sadang Station: Public transportation or by car—within 10 minutes / On foot—within 30 minutes

This post was written to provide information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act. All procedures and surgeries may cause side effects or aftereffects depending on the individual, so please make a decision after sufficient consultation with a medical professional.