Skin

SMAS lifting surgeries have become widespread and common in today’s time, especially with celebrities and affluent people in society endorsing them. A lot of people are desperate to have that smooth, youthful appearance of the face that Korean’s embody.

No matter what anti-aging skincare you use, nothing can match the results that facelifts can give. Through innovations in plastic surgery, you can now achieve a more youthful facial skin, not only in the top layers but as deep as the muscles and tissues. If you want to know if a SMAS lift fits you, continue reading below. 

SMAS lifting is an aesthetic procedure, also known as rhytidectomy, or more popularly called as a facelift. This cosmetic surgical procedure is responsible for rejuvenating the face through tightening and maneuvering of the SMAS when age-related problems occur, such as drooping and sagging of the face due to fat, tissue, and muscle.  

SMAS lifting started during the mid-1980s, but before they created this technique, the conventional way of doing a rhytidectomy was pulling and removal of the skin to tighten the face. When they discovered the method of SMAS lifting, they realized that it produced rather long-lasting effects as compared to the traditional technique.

This is because the SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system) is responsible for the “coordinated muscular contraction of the face and providing a functional role of movement for expression.” Tightening this layer of the facial skin allows complete facial rejuvenation as compared to tightening only the overlying skin, which partially solves any age-related facial issues. 

Since a SMAS lifting is for those who have evident signs of aging, the main benefit of this procedure is to improve an individual’s appearance aesthetically. Other benefits a SMAS lift can give a person are: 

• Help in tightening facial muscles
• Gets rid of loose facial skin 
• Improves the contours of the face
• Rejuvenates the skin 
• Eliminates or reduces facial wrinkles and creases 
• Makes the person look younger 

The appearance of the skin is one way to tell how healthy the person is, and through Intracel treatments, the youthful appearance of the skin is improved inside and out. Another reason to undergo an Intracel treatment is because of the benefits it offers, such as:

• Regeneration of collagen and elastin, which are the building blocks of a healthy skin
• Reduction of wrinkles and scars 
• Reduction of pore size 
• Improves skin’s elasticity and health 
• No downtime or lengthy recovery required 
• Comforts of a non-invasive procedure 
• The fast and comfortable treatment procedure 
• Long-lasting results 

SMAS lifting procedures should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon who is well-experienced or specializing in face lifting procedures to avoid complications and disappointing results. The rhytidectomy procedure will last for 2-3 hours. To continue, general anesthesia is administered, although there are instances where local anesthesia with IV is preferred depending on the extent of the patient’s case. After the anesthesia has taken effect, the following steps commence: 

• Incision

1. 1. Before making the incision, your surgeon will first draw a line that will become a guide for the placement of the precise incision. 
   2. They then make the incision from the hairline at the side of the temple and will go through the front crease of the ears until it curves, going to the back ending in the lower scalp.

• Lifting 

1. 1. The surgeon will then rearrange and lift in a higher position the skin, muscles, and tissue. 
   2. They will then remove the excess skin and re-drape it over the patient’s face. 

• Suturing of incision 

Once the surgeon finishes lifting the SMAS, skin, and tissue, they will close the incision using sutures that dissolve over time, or potentially sutures that will need to be removed after several days. 

During the recovery period, it is normal for you to experience bruising and swelling, just like any plastic surgery procedure. The healing time depends from one person to another; however, it usually takes two to three weeks for bruising and swelling to subside and for the results to look normal. In 6-12 months, the result of the procedures would have reached its full setting, and appear the way the patient desires it to be. 

Most patients can go back to work around the two or three-week mark.While your face is still recovering, it is a must that you follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take care of the incisions as well as yourself. You should also make sure to come to the clinic on your scheduled follow up checkups so that your doctor could monitor your recovery.

Proper rest, diet, head elevation, and icing are also crucial during the recovery period since these can speed up the healing process. 

The results of a SMAS lifting will not be visible right away because of swelling and bruising. After several weeks when your face has healed and looks normal again, you will see that your appearance looks more youthful and rejuvenated. Just like the before and after photos of the patients below, you could visibly see that their appearance looks younger than before.

Also, wrinkles and fine lines have either been eliminated or reduced significantly, restoring an almost flawless and smoother complexion. When it comes to scarring due to the procedure, none of those are visible since the hair covers it, or they hid it in the natural creases of the ears and skin. 

SMAS lifting surgery has been one of the most popular surgical procedures that combats the effects of the aging process. As compared to the traditional way of the face lifting, wherein only the skin is pulled and tightened, SMAS lifting produces a more rejuvenated facial skin not only at the top layers but deep in the muscles and tissues. Because of this, complete facial rejuvenation has become possible with long-lasting effects. 

The procedure lasts for two to three hours with the careful leadership of a board-certified surgeon who specializes or is well-experienced in SMAS lifting procedures. After the surgery, the scars are not visible since they should be well hidden by the hairs, as well as the creases of the ears.

When it comes to the recovery, it only takes less than a month for you to get back on your feet and resume with your daily activities, given that you followed your doctor’s strict instructions on how to take care of yourself and your face. 

When anti-aging remedies and skincare cannot do anything to combat aging, there is no other way than to get a SMAS lift, which promises and guarantees beneficial, long-lasting results. So, what are you waiting for? You can now ditch those anti-aging skincare that claims to combat wrinkles and lines, and instead, get a SMAS lift procedure through the help of Seoul Guide Medical. You may book an appointment through our website and let us help you in turning back the clock of time. 

Intracel Treatment in Korea is a standard skin treatment, which originated from the country itself. Knowing how Koreans are particular when it comes to achieving brighter and healthier skin, this treatment can combat the signs of aging as well as the common issues of acne and scarring.

A lot of people have these problems, may it be old or young, and most times it is impossible to treat them with skincare. If you are one of those people who has been shelling out vast sums of money to get rid of acne, scarring, and wrinkles, but nothing is working at all, then an Intracel treatment might be for you. 

INTRAcel is a trademarked brand of radiofrequency microneedling device by Jeisys Co. in Seoul, South Korea. The device has 49 insulated microneedles that deliver energy into the skin tissues within a matter of 0.04-0.1 seconds. The needles used in the INTRAcel device have an insulated coating, except for the 0.3 mm at the tip where the thermal energy is released; through this, the surface of the skin is preserved. Therefore it does not require any downtime and reduces the risks of side effects due to the rejuvenation done in the dermal layer. 

The most updated INTRAcel treatment device includes three platforms, namely, monopolar fractional microneedling (FRM-monopolar), bipolar fractions microneedling (FRM-bipolar), and the minimally invasive superficial RF rejuvenation (SRR). These platforms are considered safe and are suitable for every skin type. For best results, you should at least undergo 3-4 treatments spaced within four to six weeks because that is the time needed for collagen to regenerate. 

Radio Frequency (RF) Microneedling are non-invasive devices that use high-intensity radiofrequency to treat underlying tissues of the skin. The tool uses insulated needles that deliver the radiofrequency waves into the dermis through controlled heat energy. Because of this, it does not do damage to the surface of the skin, making it safer than the traditional microneedling treatments. This, in turn, aids in the regeneration of collagen and elastin, causing the skin to improve in quality, texture, and appearance. 

The appearance of the skin is one way to tell how healthy the person is, and through Intracel treatments, the youthful appearance of the skin is improved inside and out. Another reason to undergo an Intracel treatment is because of the benefits it offers, such as:

• Regeneration of collagen and elastin, which are the building blocks of a healthy skin
• Reduction of wrinkles and scars 
• Reduction of pore size 
• Improves skin’s elasticity and health 
• No downtime or lengthy recovery required 
• Comforts of a non-invasive procedure 
• The fast and comfortable treatment procedure 
• Long-lasting results 

Getting an Intracel treatment can do a lot to improve the health of your skin in one quick and non-invasive procedure. It will only take 30-60 minutes of your time to eliminate scarring, acne, wrinkles, and rejuvenate your skin. To make sure that you are comfortable during the whole process, the doctor will apply topical anesthesia on the area being treated, which will take effect after 40 minutes to an hour. Once the anesthesia takes effect, your doctor will start the treatment. 

1. Your doctor will place the handpiece of the Intracel device over the area that requires treatment. 
2. The microneedles will then come out of the handpiece to penetrate the skin. 
3. Once the needles have penetrated the skin, it will release the radio frequency into the dermis. 
4. When the device has given off the sufficient radio frequency into the skin, the needles are withdrawn, and the handpiece is moved to another area of the treatment site until it has been adequately treated. 

For you to see how Intracel Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling works in improving your skin, watch this video from the manufacturer of the device, Jeisys Co.

The treatment of the skin using the RF microneedling in Intracel is proven to be safe and effective in reducing and eliminating acne scars and wrinkles. In two different studies involving the use of fractional RF microneedling, it showed an improvement in treating acne scars and wrinkles on the face after having at most four sessions. You can see the results in the pictures below. Through the treatment, the patients’ faces have gone several steps closer to having a smoother, healthier, and tighter looking skin. 

Intracel treatment device was made by Jeisys Co., a South Korean company. This treatment uses radiofrequency microneedling technology to treat from the deeper layers of the skin. Through the energy from the microneedles, the production of elastin and collagen is triggered, thus improving the skin’s texture, appearance, and quality. 

There are several benefits that the treatment can give, and one is the non-invasiveness of the procedure as well as the fast recovery. Given that the treatment itself is quick, it is such a wonder that it can produce positive and significant changes in the skin, as seen in the before and after pictures. 

Now that you know about the Intracel treatment and the wonders it can do to your skin, you can stop trying out skincare that promises results. Instead, book an appointment for an Intracel treatment in your preferred clinic’s website and get that smoother, tighter, and healthier skin that you have always been aspiring for. 

We can never run away from the aging process, avoid sun exposure, and completely get rid of acne and the marks it leaves. Thanks to the Fraxel laser treatment, elimination of these skin woes caused by an occurrence as mentioned above is now possible with just several sessions. Not only will you have younger skin, but also a clearer and flawless appearance. If you are planning on getting the treatment, read this guide to know more about it and what improvements it can do to your skin. 

Fraxel laser treatment is a kind of skin resurfacing laser treatment that uses a fractional thermolysis (FT) device that uses microscopic laser columns that treat the skin one fraction at a time. The treatment has a stamp of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its use in the coagulation of soft tissues, treatment of rhytids, pigmentation due to age spots and sun damage, acne and surgical scars, elimination of wrinkles and lines, and the resurfacing of the skin. Fraxel by Solta Medical Inc. in Hayward, California, is the first commercial non-ablative fractional thermolysis device introduced to the public. Currently, Fraxel laser falls into two categories which are the ablative and non-ablative treatments. 

Ablative Fraxel laser such as Fraxel re:pair is the more aggressive category of skin resurfacing laser treatment that tackles moderate to severe pigmentation, wrinkles, scarring, and skin texture issues. This was considered as an aggressive treatment because the laser removes the epidermis or the top layer of the skin and vaporizes some of the tissues in the dermis. However, as aggressive the treatment is with longer downtime and recovery, it still produces the most dramatic results in one session. 

For those who have mild to moderate skin damage and want a less aggressive procedure, they can opt for the non-ablative Fraxel laser or the Fraxel re:fine treatment. This treatment can also be a form of prevention and maintenance for those who have less photodamage in their skin. Non-ablative Fraxel laser leaves the surface of the skin intact and only does the work in the deeper layers of the skin. Due to this, the patient may only have little to no downtime after the procedure, but since it is more gentle, the results are minimal and require 3-6 sessions spaced at 2-4 weeks to achieve the desired result.  

The best candidates for a Fraxel treatment should have any of the following: 

• Sun-damaged skin 
• Acne, surgery, or chickenpox scars 
• Wrinkles or lines on the face 
• Brown spots due to aging or the sun

Being the capital for plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments, Korea has a complete menu of surgical transformations, laser treatments, and skincare. Getting a Fraxel laser treatment in Korea is a standard procedure that most clinics should have this kind of skin resurfacing treatment.

Additionally, you can have a medical tourism service provider like Seoul Guide Medical help you find the best clinic to get the treatment. Also, having the procedure in Korea saves you a significant amount of money. You can expect for five sessions of Fraxel laser to be equal to or less than one session of the treatment when done in the US or Europe. 

Fraxel laser treatment takes between 15 minutes to 1 ½ hours for the whole procedure. The duration mostly depends on the technique used and the size of the area being treated. You should arrive one hour before your scheduled appointment because the doctor will administer a numbing cream that takes 40-60 minutes to effect. Once the anesthesia has taken effect, the treatment will start. 

1. The doctor will apply a water-based gel on the patient’s face to protect the outer layer of the skin. 
2. He will then put a form of protection on the patient’s eyes to make sure that the laser beams will not damage the eyes. 
3. The doctor will then put the Fraxel laser device on top of the area for treatment. 
4. Once the treatment has finished, the doctor will apply a cream or gel on the area to protect the treated areas from being exposed to the outside environment. 

Through the “damage” brought about by Fraxel laser treatment to the dermis, it produces new collagen that tightens the skin and also improves skin tone, texture, and pigmentation. The procedure also eliminates scarring, age spots, sun spots, brown spots, and makes your skin look more youthful. Through the before and after pictures below, see for yourself how Fraxel treatment has improved the skin.

The recovery for Fraxel treatment depends on which Fraxel laser you had. If you underwent the non-ablative laser, then your skin can heal within a week. For ablative Fraxel laser treatment, recovery can take two weeks or more depending on how fast the person’s body undergoes the healing process. 

Right after the treatment, the skin will have swelling and redness and may feel and look like mild to severe sunburn (depending on the treatment). Some may also feel stinging and itching several days after undergoing the procedure; your doctor will highly advise that you should not touch, scratch, or pick the treated area because this may cause scarring. While recovering from resurfacing treatment, your skin will become dry and will also peel.

This is why it is a must that you follow your doctor’s instructions, just like the following: 

To conclude, Fraxel laser helps in the resurfacing of the skin from issues of aging, scarring, sun damage, and pigmentation, which results in tightened skin, improved tone, and texture, and clear, bright skin. The treatment is approved, thus can be beneficial to all skin types. With the two existing categories, it can cater to both mild and severe skin issues. The recovery process, especially for non-ablative, is fast and requires none to minimal downtime, which is a great pro for most people. 

As usual, there is no other place to have this procedure than in South Korea because not only do they have the best and latest technology for Fraxel laser, but also the best doctors and lowest price for a guaranteed result. So, if you have decided to have this procedure, book your consultation through the website of your preferred clinic, or you can contact Seoul Guide Medical, and we will assist you with everything you need from start to finish of your Fraxel laser treatment. 

Whitening injection in Korea has gained its popularity due to the Korean beauty standard that can be traced way back to several centuries. Currently, skin lightening treatments are not only availed by people in Asia but also those that are from the United States who want to make their skin look better. Contrary to popular belief, skin whitening injections are not only meant for whitening of the skin to look as flawless as Snow White, but it can tackle a lot of skin problems that no other skin lightening products or treatment can solve instantly. To know more about the skin whitening injections, its benefits, and how this can give you flawless, glowing skin, read on!

Whitening injections are responsible for making the skin look fairer and brighter, as well as restoring the skin’s health. It can also eliminate dark spots, scars, pigmentation, blemishes, and redness. Moreover, these injections can be considered anti-aging since it can get rid or reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face.

These injections for skin whitening treatment uses an ingredient known to many as glutathione. Glutathione is known to be the most vital antioxidant in the human body. It is the one responsible for regenerating vitamin C, and with the regeneration of vitamin C, the fat-soluble vitamin E can be recycled. As a natural antioxidant, it can eliminate free radicals, boost the immune system, detoxify the body, and lighten the skin by deactivating an enzyme called tyrosinase, which gives the skin its pigment.

The popularity of products and treatments that involve skin lightening has been rising for the past years, especially in Asia countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, and South Korea because of the influence of colonialism on the people.

They believe that the fairer the skin, the higher you are in the social hierarchy, the more powerful, privileged, and famous you are and that you belong with the current trend. In fact, in recent years, the beauty industry in Asia is estimated to be at $80 billion and $23 billion of the total estimated amount is from skin lightening products and treatments.

Getting whitening injections is not only beneficial to the person aesthetically, but it can also bring about health and medical benefits. Some of the aesthetic benefits of whitening injections are:

• Makes the skin fairer and smoother
• Gets rid of dark spots and acne marks
• Eliminates pigmentation and uneven skin tone
• Makes the skin appear brighter
• Can slow down the aging process

On the other hand, medical and health benefits of whitening injections are the following:

• Protects the cells from oxidative damage
• Detoxifies the liver and body from free radicals
• Prevents blood clots especially during surgeries
• Reduces the side effects while increasing the effectiveness of chemotherapy in cancer patients
• Aids in male fertility
• Ease the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Undergoing a whitening injection treatment will only take 10-30 minutes, and there is no need for administering anesthesia. The doctor will first clean and disinfect the area where he will inject the treatment. He will then look for the largest vein at the fold of your arm.

Once he has located the vein, he will insert the IV injection that is connected to a tube with a syringe at the end. When the IV is in place, the doctor injects the glutathione that is inside the syringe. When ha has finished injecting the glutathione, the area where glutathione was injected is sealed by a band-aid or cotton.

Undergoing a whitening injection treatment will only take 10-30 minutes, and there is no need for administering anesthesia. The doctor will first clean and disinfect the area where he will inject the treatment. He will then look for the largest vein at the fold of your arm. Once he has located the vein, he will insert the IV injection that is connected to a tube with a syringe at the end.

When the IV is in place, the doctor injects the glutathione that is inside the syringe. When ha has finished injecting the glutathione, the area where glutathione was injected is sealed by a band-aid or cotton.

In South Korea, the trend of having snow-white skin does not come from the desire to imitate western skin color but can be traced back to several centuries wherein people who have white skin are considered to be well off since it means that they do not work outside on the fields. Currently, skin whitening injections have become prevalent in South Korea and are one of the most popular treatments that local and international patients avail. They have two popular whitening injections, namely, the Snow White whitening injection, which has glutathione as its main ingredient, and the Cinderella skin whitening injection with alpha-lipoic acid as the active ingredient.

Most clinics in South Korea have skin whitening treatments, and you can even have it done with other skin treatments and plastic surgery procedures. There are also medical tourism providers who can fix your appointments with a particular clinic for your skin whitening injection treatment.

After getting whitening injections, there is no required downtime, as well as the recovery period. All you have to do is make sure that you take care of your skin by following a basic skincare routine and always applying sunblock whenever you know you are going under the rays of the sun. With constant care and maintenance treatments, you will be able to achieve skin as smooth, white, bright, and healthy as the ones shown on the before and after pictures below. As you can see, results are guaranteed and have a significant effect on the patients’ skin.

Skin whitening injections are not only for the lightening of the skin, but is also known to solve skin problems like blemishes, pigmentation, scars, redness, lines, and wrinkles. With glutathione as the active ingredient of the injections, which is a great antioxidant for the body and is responsible for regenerating other essential vitamins like vitamins C and E, these injections not only bring about aesthetic benefits but also medical and health benefits.

The procedure for the treatment is non-invasive and does not require any downtime and recovery. However, proper skincare and sun protection are needed to maintain the glow of the skin. The results are instant and have significant effects on the skin after getting the right number of treatment sessions.

Just like plastic surgery, skin treatments in Korea are so popular that they have their brands of skin whitening injections like the Snow White whitening injection and the Cinderella whitening injection. Given this, you are guaranteed that getting whitening injections in Korea will produce good results. If you want to achieve flawless, glowing, and fairer skin, book your treatment now through your preferred clinic’s website or Seoul Guide Medical’s website, and we will guide you every step of your journey to healthier skin.