<p>Aging leads to fine lines, loss of skin elasticity, and volume reduction. While this is a natural process, it has become a source of stress in an era where life expectancy has extended to 100 years.</p>
<p>Once skin elasticity declines, it is difficult to restore on its own, and wrinkles are hard to improve through self-care alone. Anti-aging cosmeceuticals and health supplements also tend to be less effective than expected.</p>
<p>As more people seek to look younger than their actual age, interest in anti-aging medical treatments has grown, giving rise to a variety of procedures.</p>
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<p>Representative anti-aging procedures include Ulthera, injection treatments, and Sculptra. According to Dr. Ryu Hyo-seop [<strong>photo</strong>] of Wells Dermatology Clinic (Apgujeong main branch), Ulthera is a method that stimulates the sagging SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer — the underlying cause of skin laxity and wrinkles — to achieve a lifting effect.</p>
<p>It can restore elasticity to the facial line by targeting the deep cheek fat (buccal fat) and double chin area. However, depending on an individual's degree of aging and skin type, the improvement in finer areas such as the corners of the mouth and nasolabial folds may be limited.</p>
<p>Dr. Ryu states, "In such cases, combining injection treatments can address fine lines and loss of volume." Sculptra, one type of injection treatment, when evenly administered subcutaneously, helps promote collagen production from the skin surface dermis through the fat layer and the tissue surrounding the fascia.</p>
<p>It can improve both fine lines and deep wrinkles, as well as restore volume to sunken cheeks and the temple area.</p>
<p>There are also essential considerations for achieving the desired results. Dr. Ryu notes, "Since the outcome varies depending on the precise number of shots, number of treatment sessions, and the amount injected, an accurate assessment of each individual's condition is essential."</p>
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