Wells in the Media

Why Safety Should Be Prioritized Over Transformative Results in Anti-Aging Procedures
2025.10.17
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<p>As September begins, a cool breeze can be felt in the mornings and evenings. The summer that seemed like it would never end is passing, and autumn — the change of seasons — is approaching. During the seasonal transition, it is important to pay close attention not only to what you wear, but also to the condition of your skin. This is because the skin is exposed to the greatest external stimuli of the year, causing stress and making it prone to damage.</p>
<p>In particular, autumn brings the driest winds and extreme temperature fluctuations of the year, highlighting the importance of thorough skin care from within. As a result, interest in anti-aging treatments to address fine lines, dryness, and loss of elasticity also increases.</p>
<p>In particular, there is strong interest in Thermage FLX, which precisely delivers high-frequency energy to the dermal layer of the skin to stimulate collagen regeneration. Thermage is highly effective at improving skin with fine lines, dryness, rough texture, and volume loss. It is favored not only for these benefits, but also because it has no significant side effects and allows patients to return to daily activities immediately after the procedure.</p>
<p>However, if the procedure is performed hastily, various issues such as side effects and reduced satisfaction may arise due to a number of causes. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that there are several things to carefully check before expecting dramatic results.</p>
<p>First and foremost, it is necessary to confirm whether genuine Thermage tips are being used for the procedure. Both authentic and counterfeit Thermage tips exist, and because genuine tips are not inexpensive, many clinics knowingly use counterfeit tips despite their inferior efficacy and safety. Therefore, for your safety, it is important to receive treatment at a clinic that uses and certifies the use of genuine tips.</p>"
Dr. Lee Won-shin, director of the Apgujeong main branch of Wells Dermatology Clinic, stated: 'The expertise and know-how of the dermatologist performing anti-aging procedures must also be taken into consideration. In many cases, it is difficult to see clear results from dermatological procedures as quickly as with plastic surgery, and it usually takes a certain amount of time before patients begin to notice improvement in fine lines and wrinkles. Thermage likewise requires approximately 3 to 4 weeks. Therefore, it is important to find a specialist who possesses the anatomical knowledge and clinical experience to accurately simulate and predict the effects of treatment based on each individual's skin characteristics and current degree of aging, and to proceed with the procedure accordingly.'
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