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<p>The humid and hot summer season has arrived, bringing with it growing concerns about skin health — from skin troubles caused by excessively high humidity and sweat, to pigmentation caused by UV rays, interest in skincare is on the rise.</p>
<p>Even minor skin issues, if left untreated, can accelerate skin aging such as wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity, which is why summer is a season when interest in various skincare treatments increases even further.</p>
<p>Skincare during summer is important. If neglected or carried out incorrectly, it can accelerate the aging process.</p>
<p>During summer when skin tends to feel hot, washing the face with cold water is common practice. However, cold water may not be effective at removing skin waste and pollutants, and continued cold water cleansing can also become a cause of skin troubles.</p>
<p>Persistent heat caused by high temperatures and humidity can overstimulate blood circulation in the skin, leading to capillary dilation. Continuous use of air conditioning in response to these external stimuli — which can cause flushing and enlarged pores — can also make the skin dry and sensitive.</p>
<p>Such stimuli can ultimately damage skin health or become a cause of skin aging. Therefore, it may be worth considering ways to address this through a medical skin assessment.</p>
<p>For those in their 30s and beyond, when skin elasticity and moisture levels noticeably decline and the skin's regenerative capacity begins to decrease, summer is a season that requires even more attention. If loss of skin elasticity is a source of stress, anti-aging procedures aimed at restoring skin elasticity and volume and improving wrinkles may be considered.</p>
<p>Among these, Sculptra is a procedure that promotes collagen production by injecting a prepared solution into areas where wrinkle improvement and volume enhancement are needed, and changes tend to appear relatively quickly. It is characterized by peak results becoming most prominent around 6 months after treatment, with effects lasting approximately 2 years.</p>"

However, there are key points that must be checked before the procedure. The most important factor is the precise dosage and the balance of the dilution ratio. Since Sculptra comes in powder form, the correct dilution ratio is critical, as it must be diluted with injection water at the appropriate ratio. In particular, it is important to confirm whether the clinic guarantees the use of one full vial of Sculptra, because adding too much injection water lowers the PLLA concentration, making it difficult to achieve improvement.

Unlike surgery, anti-aging procedures make it impossible to see visible changes immediately after treatment. Therefore, for the sake of safety, it is important to work with an experienced specialist and establish a systematic treatment plan to ensure that the correct amount is administered accurately.

Advice provided by: Dr. Ryu Hyo-seop, Director of Well Dermatology Clinic, Apgujeong Main Branch

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