Skin aging doesn't just manifest on the surface; it also occurs simultaneously in the deeper layers of the skin. While younger individuals might not show prominent facial changes due to aging, neglecting skin care can lead to noticeable signs of aging even in their 20s and 30s. Consequently, not only middle-aged and older individuals but also a growing number of younger people are managing skin elasticity with lifting treatments to maintain their facial contours.
Among various lifting procedures, Ultherapy and Thermage FLX are well-known treatments for those concerned about anti-aging. They are highly favored for helping to address anti-aging concerns across various age groups, from younger individuals to the middle-aged and elderly. In particular, Ulthermage lifting, which combines these two treatments to work on both the inner and outer layers of the skin, is also gaining popularity due to its synergistic lifting effects.
Ultherapy precisely delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound energy uniformly to the desired depth, from the dermal layer to the SMAS layer of the skin. The energy reaches the deepest fascial layer of the skin, promoting collagen production to increase internal skin elasticity and provide an immediate lifting effect.
With real-time imaging technology, medical professionals can visually confirm the skin's depth and structure during the procedure, allowing for accurate energy delivery to the target layer and ensuring effective and consistent treatment results. It is suitable for individuals with sagging skin or various wrinkles, and particularly effective for those with a lot of facial fat who desire elasticity restoration.
Thermage FLX delivers radiofrequency energy to the dermal layer, inducing denaturation and contraction of collagen fibers to regenerate collagen. This improves skin elasticity and, in the long term, remodels the skin's structure. Immediately after the procedure, the facial contour lines are refined, and from 2 to 4 months later, collagen production and wrinkle improvement effects can be observed. The improvement in wrinkles and skin tightening continues for 6 months, and high maintenance effects can be expected for up to 12 months post-treatment.
A cooling and vibration system is applied when radiofrequency heat is delivered, reducing pain during the procedure and allowing treatment while protecting the skin surface. By uniformly delivering appropriate radiofrequency energy according to the skin's resistance value, more effective and precise treatment is possible. It is suitable for individuals with thin skin and fewer wrinkles, and can be chosen by those who desire a reduction in fine wrinkles and improvement in skin texture.
Ulthermage is a procedure that combines the characteristics of Ultherapy and Thermage to enhance synergistic effects. The combination of Ultherapy, which lifts the fascial layer deep within the skin, and Thermage, which tightens the skin surface, provides comprehensive anti-aging benefits, including strengthening skin elasticity, improving deep and fine wrinkles, skin regeneration, tightening, skin cell regeneration, and improving pores and skin texture. Therefore, it is suitable for those who wish to tighten both the inner and outer layers of their skin simultaneously.
1mm Plastic Surgery, where medical professionals specializing in plastic surgery lead the treatments, explained, ‘If the energy intensity or handpiece pressure is not properly controlled during laser lifting procedures, stimulation can be transmitted not only to the skin surface but also to the underlying tissues and associated nerves, potentially causing side effects such as burning, heat sensation, pain, swelling, blisters, and erythema.’
They also emphasized, ‘Lifting procedures are not merely about pulling the skin; effective results can only be expected when based on an understanding of anatomical structures such as fat distribution, stretched retaining ligaments, and the fascial layer.’ They added, ‘Indiscriminate procedures that do not consider these complex factors can actually cause skin sagging or asymmetry.’
Furthermore, they stated, ‘Natural and safe anti-aging effects can only be achieved through accurate diagnosis and a 1:1 customized approach tailored to an individual's facial structure and the progression of aging.’ They advised, ‘For this, it is crucial to consult sufficiently with experienced medical professionals who have a deep understanding of anatomy before deciding on a procedure.’
Finally, they added, ‘To ensure more accurate and stable treatment results, it is also essential to confirm that the clinic uses genuine tips.’
Source: Medisobizanews (http://www.medisobizanews.com)
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