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Juve Look procedure: How long does the result last?

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Juve Look is a treatment where collagen production boosting ingredients are directly injected into the skin.  It is recommended that you get 3 - 5 Juve Look sessions at 3-week intervals. So how long does the effect last?  We suggest that you have the treatment from 3 - 5 times, once every 2 weeks (3cc) or 3 weeks (6cc). The effect normally lasts up to 1 - 1.5 years. After this period, the skin gradually returns to its original condition.  Therefore, you would want to get the treatment regularly once every 2 - 3 months to maintain the elastic skin as long as possible.  

Botox for Hyperhidrosis

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The weather is getting hotter and hotter these days, which makes me concerned about one thing. Excessive sweating.  There must be many people who are concerned about hyperhidrosis like me. Hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating in a particular part of the body. Sweating in summer is certainly a natural thing.. However, if you notice that you are sweating much more than others, causing you troubles in daily activities, you possibly have hyperhidrosis. My hands and feet sweat a lot during the year, especially in summer, which is a great concern to me.  Sometimes, excessive sweating can make surrounding people uncomfortable because of the smell. That is why many people who are struggling with hyperhidrosis feel even more stressful when summer comes.  It is hard to fully treat hyperhidrosis. However, Botox can be an effective way to control it. Botox is injected into the area of excessive sweating, turning off the sweat glands. In 3~4 days after the Botox injection, you c...

Are 2-3 Sessions of Laser Toning Enough?

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As a safe freckles removal procedure, laser toning is effective in clearing the skin. Typically 10 sessions with 1-week intervals between each session is recommended.  However, a lot of our customers have asked whether it was necessary to get at least 10 sessions, or whether their skin could be improved after just 2 to 3 sessions. So is it possible to enhance your skin with only 2 to 3 treatments?  Freckles and other types of pigmentation occur from the dermis. The safest way to remove the pigmentation and melasma is through regular laser toning treatments with a mild strength. Otherwise, the skin barrier may be damaged.   Therefore, 2~3 sessions of laser toning are not enough to achieve desirable results. It is better to have this treatment on a regular basis. 

Do I Need to Wear Compression Garments after a Facelift?

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Facelift is effective in removing overall facial wrinkles.  Many of our patients have asked whether they had to wear compression garments after a facelift and how long they should do it. It is advisable to start wearing compression garments from the second or third week after the surgery. Compression garments help enhance skin elasticity. If you wear it continuously for 3 to 6 months after surgery, you will achieve optimal results.

How to Shrink Your Pores

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When the temperature of the surrounding increases, many people are stressed by their enlarged pores.  Since pores cannot be easily treated with skincare facials, they asked us about the other methods to shrink pores. How can you shrink enlarged pores? Pores can be tightened with Infini. Infini is effective in minimizing pores and improving acne scars. After the treatment, not only pores get tightened but also fine wrinkles and the skin texture are improved. It is recommended that you have at least 3 consecutive sessions of Infini at 4-week intervals. There may be redness and dead skin cells may build up on your face for 2-3 days after the procedure but this will gradually go away. It is even more effective to combine Infini with Rejuran Healer, 135 Injection or Juve Look. Besides, it is advisable to get regenerative skincare facial one week after the Infini treatment.

My Eyes Are Not Symmetrical after Lower Blepharoplasty!

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Lower blepharoplasty is effective in removing fat and saggy skin under the eyes.  However, some patients have told us their eyes seem uneven after the surgery. Does it mean that there were some mistakes during the surgery?  No, it does not. The eyes may look asymmetrical due to the swelling after the surgery. It is due to the fact that one eye heals at a different rate from the other.  It typically takes around 1 week for large swellings to go away and 2 to 3 weeks for your eyes to look natural after the surgery. For small swellings, the recovery period is 6 months.  If your eyes still look uneven after 6 months from the surgery date, the possible reason is that the excess fat under one eye was overly removed. In this case, you should seek advice from a specialized plastic surgeon before considering an additional surgery for correction.

Does V-RO Improve the Appearance of the Eye Area?

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As a lifting procedure that combines high-frequency and ultrasonic waves, V-RO is an upgraded version of Doublo Gold.  Most of customers who got this treatment at our clinic hoped to have not only their overall skin elasticity improved but also the wrinkles around their eyes reduced. Is this possible? V-RO can be done on the entire face including delicate areas such as those around the eyes and lips.  After the procedure, the skin elasticity is enhanced and fine lines are reduced over time.  It is recommended that you get V-RO treatment once every 3 to 4 months. In order to maintain skin elasticity, you would want to get the treatment again before the effect goes away.

Why Should I Be Careful about Hot Baths after a Laser Treatment?

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It is advisable that you avoid going to the sauna or public bathhouse within 1 week after a laser treatment. However, many customers asked us why they could not go to public bathhouse even though they had not undergone a plastic surgery. Why should you refrain from hot baths and saunas after a laser?  Your skin is irritated and there are many invisible wounds on your skin after a laser treatment. If your body temperature increases while your skin is wounded, it may get inflamed or infected.  Therefore,  in order to obtain the most satisfactory results, it is strongly recommended that you wait about 1 week before saunas or vigorous exercises. 

How Often Should You Get Skin Lifting Treatments?

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Lifting treatment is effective in elevating sagging skin.  The lifting procedure performed at She’s is V-RO Lifting. In fact, many customers wish to have additional treatments at short time intervals.  So can you get this treatment regularly? The result may not be noticeable if you get an additional treatment a short time after the first session. On the other hand, too frequent laser treatments can damage your skin.  Getting lifting treatments at determined time intervals is the most effective.  The time period between each session depends on each individual’s skin condition. It is advisable that you have pre-treatment consultation and follow a treatment routine that works best for your own skin.   

I Had Anesthesia Not So Long Ago. Can I Have It Again Now?

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One of our customers had general anesthesia for another surgery before undergoing a plastic surgery at our clinic.  She asked us whether it was okay to have anesthesia again after such a short period of time.  The answer is yes. Anesthetic is given at an appropriate amount that does not cause any danger to your body.  At She’s clinic, the doctor administers local anesthesia with IV sedation during such surgeries as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and wrinkle removal. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the risks of anesthesia in this case.

Improve Your Skin Health with Skin Booster in Summer

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The skin’s water-oil balance tends to decline when summer comes. Under the affect of the weather, many skin problems such as dryness, pigmentation, and blushing can arise.  The damaged skin barrier can be repaired and the skin health can be enhanced with skin booster. At She’s, we usually recommend Rejuran Healer and Juve Look to customers who are concerned about skin balance.  Rejuran Healer is a skin booster that contains an ingredient extracted from salmons and injected into the skin with Hycoox. It is effecttive in improving skin tone, elasticity, and fine lines. The effect can be noticed 1 week after the treatment. 3~5 sessions at 2-week intervals are recommended for optimal results.  Juve Look is a polymer filler that boosts collagen production. It enhances the skin’s self-regeneration potential, making the skin healthier. It has excellent whitening, elasticity and fine lines improvement effect. 3~5 sessions of Juve Look at 2-week intervals are recommended. It is im...

I’m in My 30s. Can I Have an Upper Blepharoplasty?

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Upper blepharoplasty is a surgery that removes upper eyelid wrinkles. It is necessary for those whose saggy eyelids affect their vision.  However, there are people who are at a young age but have droopy eyelids. Is upper blepharoplasty a surgery for elderly patients only? Can patients in their 30s undergo this surgery? Everyone who has saggy eyelids is qualified for upper blepharoplasty regardless of age. The skin on eyelids ages the fastest among facial parts. In fact, there are patients in their late 20s having this surgery as well.  We recommend that you have a thorough consultation with our plastic surgeon in order to know which surgery is right for you. 

A Home Care Product Good for Skin Whitening

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Many customers who get whitening laser treatments at our clinic tend to ask what cosmetic products can be used for home care. If you apply a whitening mask pack after the procedure, the effect of the treatment will significantly improve. Besides, facial masks also helps a lot in your daily skincare routine. Therefore, we usually recommend our customers to use a facial mask product. It is the Vita C Mask. Vita C Mask is a Korean product that contains pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It instantly brightens dark and dull skin. It is effective not only for whitening but also for moisturizing purposes. It whitens melanin pigments, gives the skin radiance, and improves skin texture. After applying the mask for 15 to 20 minutes, you can feel the moisturizing effect. You can buy Vita C mask pack at our clinic. By the way, we currently have a special May promotion for Vita C package that you would not want to miss out on!

A Simple But Effective Lifting Procedure

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Many people who visit Korea during a short period of time want to undergo a simple but effective lifting procedure.  There is a procedure that requires really short recovery time and brings about assured results. It is The Up thread lift.  The Up thread lift is greatly effective in removing wrinkles on cheeks, chin, mouth area, and nasolabial folds.  In this procedure, The Up which is a mesh type thread is inserted into the skin through a 0.5cm-wide incision made on the sideburns. The Up is dissolvable but the result is maintained even after it has dissolved. The result lasts up to 1,5 years. It takes only around 20 minutes to finish the procedure. Moreover, patients can notice the lifting result immediately after it. The incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures, so no follow-up treatment is required.  Therefore, this procedure is highly recommended to travelers who can’t stay in Korea for a long period of time.  

Can Acnes Be Reduced with Facial?

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Acne is a very common problem for teenagers and adults. Among patients visiting our clinic for consultation, many have asked whether their skin get improved with acne care facial and how many sessions they need to get.  So how often should we get an acne care facial at a clinic? At She’s, we recommend getting at least 5 sessions of acne care facial at 1-week intervals.   However, the treatment period may be longer depending on each individual’s skin condition. In some cases, a combination with laser and anti-inflammatory injections would be more effective. It is essential to take care of your skin regularly. Getting facial treatments and paying attention to your skin condition everyday will help improve your acne-prone skin.

Stop Sweating Hands and Armpits with Botox

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In summer, you may notice excessive sweating in your hands and armpits.  Excessive sweating can be treated with Botox.  To stop excessive sweating (or Hyperhidrosis) in some areas such as armpits, hands, and feet, botulinum toxin is injected into the area to temporarily block sweat glands.   3-4 days after the treatment, you will notice that the sweating is reduced. The result is maintained for about 3 to 4 months. You can return to normal activities immediately after the procedure. However, it is recommended not to allow the treated area to come into contact with water for 1 day after the procedure. Also, remember to refrain from hot baths and saunas as well as strenuous exercises that make you sweat a lot for 1 week after the treatment.

Is There a Simple Way to Get Rid of Neck Wrinkles?

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A lot of people are concerned about the appearance of wrinkles on the neck along with the loss of skin elasticity due to skin aging. Recently, many people wearing clothes that reveal their necks are more and more interested in neck wrinkle treatment. Fortunately, neck wrinkles can be easily smoothed out with the Juve Look treatment. Juve Look is an injective treatment that promotes skin collagen production. It is very effective in reducing wrinkles on facial skin and neck area.  After the treatment, the neck area gets improved naturally. This treatment is specifically recommended to those who are afraid of filler injection. It is advisable to get 3~5 sessions of Juve Look at 3-week intervals. The result is maintained for about 1~1.5 years. Juve Look consists of ingredients such as polymer PLA and hyaluronic acid. Therefore, it does not lead to rejection in the body and is absorbed after a certain period of time.

Should I Pop My Pimples?

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There is a question frequently asked by the customers who get acne care facial. They wonder if they can do acne extraction themselves at home.  Pimples that just keep coming back again and again, can you pop them yourself? As for acne and pimple extraction, it is recommended to seek professional help. If you are squeezing acnes at home, there is a high risk of infection. Infection can make your skin condition worse than it was before you squeezed the pimples. Moreover, sterilized needles should be used when extracting pimples to prevent skin damage. When popping pimples at home, there is a risk of infection or scarring because you may not know how to sterilize a needle properly. Especially, it is advisable to get the treatment from a professional skincare therapist a day or two after you popped your pimples or if you have large and red acnes.

Can I wear Glasses after Nose Filler Treatment?

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Although rare, fillers can affect eyesight. Therefore, some people might wonder if they can wear glasses right after a nose bridge filler. Is it okay to wear glasses after nose filler? You can wear glasses as soon as you have had a filler injection.  However, you should be careful not to let the glasses pressure the treatment area. You don’t have to worry as long as the glasses are light and do not pressure your nose.  

Does My Skin Get Drier after Aqua Peeling?

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Aqua peeling is effective in removing wastes and toxins from the body. It helps reduce acne and shrink pores. However, aqua peeling means exfoliating. So does it dry skin out?  On the contrary, you can feel the skin more hydrated after aqua peeling. Therefore, you do not have to worry at all.  Moreover, your skin does not get red, dead skin cells do not build up after the procedure, which does not cause you inconvenience in daily activities. You can get aqua peeling without worries as this procedure is suitable for sensitive or dry skin.   Besides, face, neck, and shoulder massage is also included in our aqua peeling procedure.

Do I Have to Keep up with a Botox Injection Routine?

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Botox can help reduce fine lines or slim the jawline by reducing the size of masseter muscles. In fact, many people fail to get botox touch-up at the ideal time because of their busy schedule. So is botox touch-up required to be done at the right time? You should have a botox touch-up following a regular routine. Otherwise, your muscles will return to their original state. It is advisable to have botox touch-up once every 3~6 months in order to maintain the results. Besides, you should avoid eating hard foods or closing your mouth too tightly after botox treatment.

Can Threads Break after Thread Lift?

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Thread lift is well known as a procedure effective for lifting sagging cheeks, wrinkles around the mouth, and jawline. One of its major advantages is that it requires a relatively short treatment time as well as no post-operative treatment. However, some people who plan to have thread lift wonder if the threads break after the procedure and if it is okay to open the mouth widely. So do the threads by any chance break? Threads don't usually break after the procedure. However, the strength of the threads may be greatly weakened after the treatment depending on the thread type. The effect varies greatly depending on the type of threads used. Threads used at She's Plastic Surgery clinic are mesh type ones. The procedure using this type of thread is called The Up thread lift. Mesh threads pull a larger area of the skin tissue than the existing single ones. Therefore, they bring about more natural lifting effect. In addition, they are more effective because each of them co...