Other Thermage® FLX Ultherapy PRIME®

What combination of procedures should you choose to look younger without it being noticeable?

A youthful look that goes unnoticed is created not by changing everything at once, but by dividing lifting, volume, and skin texture into small, layer-by-layer combinations.

Which Combination of Treatments Gives a Natural Look That Others Won’t Notice?

The key to naturalness lies not in over-changing one area, but in a combination that improves different layers little by little. Because the face ages in layers—skin, fat, fascia, and bone—the result looks less awkward when sagging is addressed with lifting, hollow volume with dermal filler or collagen booster, and surface texture with a Skin Booster, each approached separately.

The actual combination varies depending on the degree of sagging and face shape. For example, a common approach is to tighten sagging tissue with ultrasound (Ultherapy PRIME®) or radiofrequency (Thermage® FLX, Alltite), and then fill the skin's own elasticity and moisture with a Skin Booster like REJURAN® or SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM®. Rather than doing one treatment intensely, a design that gently divides the necessary layers determines naturalness.

Aged layerApproachRelated procedures (examples)
Fascia, deep saggingLiftingUltherapy PRIME®, Thermage® FLX, Alltite
Hollow volumeFillingHA Filler, JUVELOOK, Sculptra
Skin texture, moisture, elasticitySkin BoosterREJURAN®, SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM®

How Can I Add Volume Without Overdoing It?

The principle for non-excessive volume is to fill only the hollow areas, with the minimum amount, divided into multiple sessions. Injecting a large amount at once can easily look unnaturally puffy, so it is safer to accurately diagnose the needed areas and approach with small amounts.

When immediate filling is needed, HA filler can be used. For a gradual approach that stimulates your own collagen over time, collagen boosters such as JUVELOOK and Sculptra are options. To create a soft, overall fullness in the face, it is more natural to distribute small amounts across multiple spots at a shallow depth rather than making one area significantly larger. The right amount and areas vary greatly by individual, so it is advisable to decide after a consultation with a specialist.


Does Combining a Lift with a Booster Give a More Natural Result?

Combining lifting and a booster helps create a more natural impression than a single procedure because they each address different issues. Lifting handles the 'structure' by lifting sagging tissue, while a Skin Booster handles the 'texture' of the skin's surface—moisture, elasticity, and quality.

If you only address sagging, the skin texture may still appear rough; conversely, if you only use a booster, the sagging contours remain. Designing both approaches together can make the contours appear refined while the skin looks moist and smooth, bringing you closer to a look that is 'healthy but doesn't look treated.' However, whether to do them on the same day and the order depend on your skin condition, so it is safer to decide during a consultation.


Is It Better to Manage Gradually Rather Than Change Everything at Once?

If your goal is to maintain a youthful look, managing gradually in small steps is more advantageous for both naturalness and safety than making a big change all at once. A sudden change is easily noticed by others, and it is difficult to reverse if you are not satisfied with the result.

Managing in small steps allows the change to blend in gradually, so your appearance improves 'little by little' rather than 'suddenly,' and you can check your condition in between and adjust the next plan. The collagen built up by lifting settles slowly over time, which aligns well with a management approach spaced (6) months apart. The extent and interval of change vary depending on age and degree of sagging, so a personalized plan is important.


What Should I Avoid to Prevent an Unnatural Look?

To avoid an unnatural look, you should be cautious of focusing excessively on one area or blindly following trends without considering facial balance. Whether for volume or lifting, the idea that 'more is better' often leads to an unnatural result.

Also, rushing through multiple procedures without allowing sufficient recovery time can cause swelling or irritation to overlap, making it difficult to judge the result. Most importantly, it is essential to accurately diagnose your facial balance and aging pattern, and then design a plan that selects only the necessary areas. Which combination will not look awkward varies greatly between individuals, so we recommend establishing a plan after a thorough consultation with a dermatology specialist.


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Kwon Soohyun

Dermatologist · Heal House Suwon Branch

I will be a healing doctor who deeply understands each person's skin and takes full responsibility for skin health.