When to Start Wedding Dieting and Skin Wedding Care, Explained by a Gangnam Dermatology Clinic Director (+Wegovy)

Hello.

I am Mi-ra Lee, the CEO physician of Banri Skin Clinic, and I recommend only procedures that are truly necessary, and only those that are safe and reliable.

"The bride was really pretty today." After attending a wedding, people naturally tend to talk about the bride’s beauty. That is how special the day is; on the day they become the main character of the wedding, everyone wants to look their most beautiful. I felt the same way myself.

That is why many brides-to-be think about wedding dieting and wedding care before the big day, but the biggest concern is when to get the procedures. If you get them too early, the effects may fade by the wedding day, and if you get them too late, you may not get the results you want in time.

In other words, because the time when each procedure is most effective differs, it is important to strategically set the right timing, such as 6 months before the wedding, 3 months before, or one month before. So in today’s column, for brides-to-be and grooms-to-be who are considering wedding dieting and wedding care, I’ll explain which procedures are suitable for each concern and when to do them.

• Weight loss

• Facial contours such as a double chin, sagging, and hollowness

• Dress lines such as trapezius muscles and stubborn fat

• Fine wrinkles and skin elasticity

I’ll break these down into four categories and clearly summarize the effective procedures and timing.

Wedding dieting and wedding care procedures

I’ll neatly organize the effects and timing for you.

1. Weight loss

I recently attended a Wegovy conference :)

Weight loss also needs a strategy. It is not always best to lose weight as quickly as possible. In fact, one of my acquaintances lost weight too early, and as the wedding day got closer, the weight came back, so when it was time to wear the wedding dress, she was no longer at the weight she wanted. Also, if you do excessive fasting or an extreme diet, unwanted results such as reduced stamina and decreased skin elasticity can occur, so weight loss before the wedding needs a strategy.

So the method I recommend is Wegovy. Wegovy is an obesity treatment that helps with weight loss by controlling appetite and increasing satiety.

But! There is something important to point out here. As Wegovy has become known as a miracle weight-loss injection, some people expect that just getting Wegovy shots will help them lose weight without regaining it. However, that is not actually the case. At the Wegovy conference I recently attended, there was active discussion about rebound weight gain. It is true that Wegovy causes less muscle loss than simple fasting diets, but if you do not manage things separately while using it, rebound weight gain can occur. Therefore, to use Wegovy effectively, it is important to set the right timing for starting it according to your target amount of weight loss.

Wegovy timing based on target weight loss

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that works in the brain to regulate appetite and increase satiety. What happens if you suddenly stop Wegovy? There is a high chance that a stronger appetite than before will return. In other words, your cravings can come back.

Especially when your metabolism has slowed after weight loss, suddenly increasing how much you eat can cause your weight to rise again quickly. Therefore, rather than losing weight in advance and then trying to maintain it, it is more effective to continue losing weight until 1 to 2 weeks before the wedding and adjust toward the target weight.

When the weight-loss goal is 10% or more of body weight If you need to lose 10% or more of your body weight, starting Wegovy 5 to 6 months before the wedding is the most effective. During the first 3 months, you lose weight at a relatively fast pace, and during the remaining 2 to 3 months, you adjust the pace and gradually reach your target weight.

If you suddenly stop Wegovy in the later stage of weight loss, your appetite is likely to increase sharply, so it is better to continue Wegovy during this period. Once Wegovy is prescribed, the same dose must be administered for 4 weeks, but at the next prescription visit, the medical team can adjust the dose in consultation with you.

As the wedding day gets closer, you gradually slow the pace of weight loss, allowing your body to naturally adapt to the new weight while also preventing a sudden increase in appetite.

When the weight-loss goal is less than 10% of body weight If your goal is to lose 5% to 10% of your body weight, it is appropriate to start Wegovy 2 to 3 months before the wedding. For this level of weight-loss goal, the key is to reduce weight effectively in a relatively short period rather than focusing on long-term weight loss.

In fact, clinical trial results for Wegovy showed that at around 12 weeks of use, roughly 5% of body weight was lost, and with use for 6 months or longer, the degree of weight loss tended to be greater.

In other words, starting Wegovy 2 to 3 months before the wedding may align with the period when weight-loss effects can be maximized by the wedding day. (For reference, we prescribe Wegovy at one of the lowest prices among hospitals in the Gangnam area. Please refer to the post below for details.)

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2. Sagging and hollowness such as a double chin, jawline, and nasolabial area, front cheeks

One of the areas many brides pay the most attention to before a wedding is the facial contour. Because guests will look at them from various angles and photos will be taken, the key is improving the face line so that it looks slim and smooth from every angle.

In particular, many people worry about a double chin and think of it almost like a rule that "a double chin means lifting," but that is not actually the case. The cause of a double chin differs from person to person, so a customized approach based on the cause is necessary.

Addressing sagging in the double chin and jawline area A double chin can be caused by sagging skin, but it can also worsen due to the added weight of fat. Therefore, if sagging occurs because of the burden of unnecessary fat, HIFU lifting alone has limitations in how much it can improve.

In that case, it is effective to first reduce the fat with contour injections (fat-dissolving injections) to make the area lighter, and then use HIFU lifting such as Shurink or Ulthera to lift the loosened area. When fat-dissolving injections are repeated 3 times at 1 to 2 week intervals, and HIFU lifting is repeated 3 times at 4-week intervals, the effect is maximized.

Therefore, it is best to start contour injections and HIFU lifting 3 to 6 months before the wedding. That way, the lines can look smooth and refined on the wedding day.

Filling hollow areas such as the nasolabial folds and front cheeks To make the face look younger and more lively, a moderate amount of volume is essential. In particular, if the nasolabial folds, front cheeks, side cheeks, or under-eye hollows are severe, the face can look flat or older. At times like this, Juvelook Volume or filler procedures that naturally restore volume can be effective.

Juvelook Volume is not simply about filling volume. It works by promoting collagen formation, encouraging the skin tissue to create volume on its own. In other words, rather than showing results immediately after the procedure, volume gradually builds over time, and because about 3 sessions at 4-week intervals are needed, it is best to receive the treatment 3 to 4 months before the wedding so that natural and appropriate volume is complete on the wedding day.

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If your schedule is tight or you need immediate results, filler can be an alternative. Fillers can improve volume immediately after the procedure, but because swelling or bruising may occur, it is best to receive them about one month before the wedding.

3. Managing trapezius muscles and stubborn fat to complete the dress line One of the most important factors when wearing a wedding dress is a soft, neat shoulder line and a slim, clean silhouette. If the trapezius muscles are developed, the shoulders may not fall softly, creating a relatively stiff impression and making a straight shoulder line harder to achieve.

Also, if there is a lot of stubborn fat on the back or upper arms, the dress fit will not hang cleanly. Therefore, trapezius Botox and fat-dissolving injections can help create a more refined line.

Creating a soft shoulder line with trapezius Botox When the trapezius muscles are developed, the shoulders can look raised, the neck can appear shorter, and the overall silhouette can look angular. In such cases, using trapezius Botox can gradually reduce the muscle size, making the neck line look longer and the shoulder line softer and more refined.

Botox shows its most natural effect 4 to 6 weeks after the procedure, so it is best to receive it 2 to 3 months before the wedding. If you want a more definite reduction in muscle size, another option is to have the first procedure 6 months before the wedding and consider an additional treatment 3 to 4 months later.

Refining the line with fat-dissolving injections for the back and upper arms In addition to the trapezius, if stubborn fat on the back or upper arms interferes with the dress fit, fat-dissolving injections can be effective. As mentioned earlier, fat-dissolving injections work by breaking down body fat and helping it be eliminated, and they need to be done at least 3 times at 1 to 2 week intervals for results to appear. In other words, you should start 4 to 5 months before the wedding to secure enough treatment sessions, right?

4. Improving fine wrinkles and skin elasticity

On the wedding day, makeup has to go on well first of all. For firm and smooth skin that holds makeup well, skin boosters that promote collagen production and improve elasticity from within, as well as radiofrequency lifting procedures that maximize the lifting effect, are suitable.

Rejuran Healer and Juvelook skin boosters Representative skin booster procedures include Rejuran Healer and Juvelook. First, Rejuran Healer uses polynucleotide (PN) as its main ingredient, activating fibroblasts within the skin to promote collagen synthesis and improve skin elasticity. In this process, the skin barrier is strengthened and fine wrinkles improve, allowing the skin to become smoother and firmer.

It also causes relatively little skin irritation and can be applied even to those with sensitive skin, making it one of the recommended procedures for brides- and grooms-to-be.

It is effective not only for people in their 20s and 30s with active sebum production, but also for those in their 30s and 40s when skin aging begins. In particular, if you are concerned about fine wrinkles and pores, Rejuran Healer can help improve skin elasticity.

[If you have been hesitating because Rejuran Healer hurts, please be sure to read the post below.]

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The main ingredient of Juvelook skin booster, PDLLA, is gradually broken down after being injected into the skin, naturally inducing collagen synthesis and helping improve skin elasticity. Therefore, if you are worried about enlarged pores or acne scars before your wedding, it is effective for smoothing skin texture and improving firmness.

Also, the included hyaluronic acid supplies enough moisture to the skin, improving dryness and helping maintain a healthy skin condition by balancing oil and moisture.

For both Rejuran Healer and Juvelook, the effect is maximized when the procedure is repeated about 3 times at one-month intervals. Therefore, it is best to prepare 3 to 4 months before the wedding.

Radiofrequency lifting (Oligio, Thermage, etc.) Oligio and Thermage are lifting procedures that deliver radiofrequency energy into the skin, activating collagen production and making the skin firmer. In short, they are effective for restoring lost skin elasticity.

Radiofrequency lifting can make the skin feel firmer even immediately after the procedure, but as collagen regenerates over 2 to 3 months, elasticity is maximized, so it is best to receive it 2 to 3 months before the wedding.

Finally, please note that if skin boosters and radiofrequency lifting are done together, elasticity can be improved from within the skin and also show immediate visible improvement on the outside, helping create firmer and smoother skin.

Wedding dieting and wedding procedures

Strategy is needed!

It is only natural to want to be the most beautiful and dazzling main character on your wedding day.

However, since each procedure reaches its maximum effect at a different time, it is important to proceed strategically with that in mind. If you do it too early, the effect may fade, and if you do it too late, it may be difficult to achieve the condition you want.

That is why our clinic has prepared a separate package for brides and grooms-to-be who are already busy just preparing for the wedding. All you need to do is visit according to the schedule we set for you. You are already so busy with wedding preparations that it is hard to keep track of the timing of procedures as well.

I hope this article is practically helpful so that brides and grooms-to-be can stand on their wedding day looking their very best. ^^ Congratulations sincerely to everyone preparing for marriage! I hope you have a happy and beautiful wedding.

I was Mi-ra Lee, a natural beauty designer who brings out your inherent charm, even though you are already beautiful. Thank you.

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