Hello.
I am Director Hwang Jeong-hwang of Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch.
Have you ever sat for hours in a dry space, like an airplane or an express bus?
By the time you get off, you feel a sensation of extreme dryness from deep within your face,
which makes you keep reaching for the mist in your bag.
Spending the day under a heater or air conditioner feels much the same.
You feel fine in the morning, but by the afternoon, you start to feel tightness from within,
and even if you apply extra cream, it only helps for a moment, and the same sensation returns after a few hours.
Many people describe it as the surface looking moist while the inside feels completely different.
The reason for this difference is that the area where topical products are applied is different from the area where the skin
actually stores moisture.
Today, we will look at what kind of ingredients the Gangnam hydration injection uses to treat that inner area.
What is a Gangnam hydration injection?
👉 A Gangnam hydration injection is a treatment that involves injecting non-crosslinked or low-crosslinked hyaluronic acid into the shallow layers of the dermis at multiple points.
Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide that naturally exists in our skin, joints, and eyes.
It is in the form of a chain with long, connected sugar units.
In the skin, it fills the space between cells in the dermis and holds onto moisture.
This ingredient becomes the axis of moisture care because of its structure that attracts water.
The hyaluronic acid chain is densely packed with sites that connect to water molecules,
so a single molecule holds onto far more water molecules than its own weight.
When hyaluronic acid filled with water like this settles in the dermis,
it becomes a small moisture reservoir itself.
The reason for keeping the degree of crosslinking low is also because the purpose is different.
While firmly crosslinked formulations are used to create and maintain shape,
hydration injections are not intended to create volume, but rather to spread evenly in shallow layers
and hold moisture.
Strengths of Gangnam hydration injection
👉 It delivers moisture-retaining hyaluronic acid directly inside the skin barrier. The ingredient and the delivery method are its two main strengths.
First, it skips the barrier called the stratum corneum.
The outermost stratum corneum of the skin is a waterproof structure where lipids fill the spaces between cells,
blocking substances from the outside from passing through easily.
This is why hyaluronic acid in topical cosmetics usually stays on the surface.
The injection method bypasses this barrier and delivers the ingredient directly to the shallow layers of the dermis.
Second, it creates a moisture reservoir inside the skin.
Topical products mainly cover the surface to prevent moisture from evaporating.
On the other hand, hyaluronic acid settled in the dermis directly holds onto water molecules,
so it is not a method of covering and protecting, but a method of storing water inside.
This is why the area is different from the sensation where only the surface is moist while the inside feels tight.
Third, it is injected at multiple points and distributed by area.Because it is not injected into one spot but placed in points across shallow layers,
the distribution can be adjusted differently for those whose entire face feels tight versus those who only feel extreme dryness on their cheeks or around their eyes.
The principle of how hydration injections work
👉 It follows the sequence of passing the barrier, holding moisture, and improving the dermal environment.
As the needle passes through the stratum corneum, the hyaluronic acid settles in the shallow layers of the dermis,
which are difficult for cosmetics to reach.
This layer is where the skin actually stores moisture,
and the inner tightness felt during dryness is closely related to the moisture state of this layer.
The settled hyaluronic acid chain attracts and holds surrounding water molecules.
As the chain absorbs water, its volume increases, becoming a gel-like state,
and as the space between cells is filled with this gel, the amount of moisture staying in the dermis increases.
The environment created this way gradually decreases over time through metabolism.
Since the moisture state is greatly affected by indoor humidity and heating/cooling environments,
it is better to plan sessions at intervals according to your living environment.
Procedure method and composition
👉 It is a method of placing hyaluronic acid-based preparations into the shallow layers of the dermis at multiple points.
The volume and the product line determine the composition.
The water-glow line at Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch is divided by volume and the nature of the preparation.
The amount needed when looking at just one area is different from when looking at the entire face evenly.
Preparations with higher molecular weight and those that spread softly in shallow layers
do not settle in the same way.
If there are fine surface wrinkles, there is also a separate line that includes skin Botox in one composition.
Regardless of the line, because we space out the points rather than injecting a lot at once,
we set up a session plan according to your living environment.
Even with the same hyaluronic acid, the timing of the effect varies depending on the volume and point spacing.
We will guide you to a line after asking about your usual indoor environment and the time of day when tightness occurs.
Recommended for those who:
Experience recurring inner tightness in the afternoon
Spend most of the day under a heater or air conditioner
Feel that only the surface is moist even after applying extra cream
Have frequent dead skin cells that cause makeup to cake
Are looking for an option to use alongside their topical moisturizing routine
Types of Gangnam skin boosters
👉 The skin boosters operated at Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch are divided according to the ingredients used and the target area.
Since the right combination depends on the state of your skin barrier and living environment,
we do not fix it to one from the start.
Possible reactions and things to know
👉 As this is an injection-based treatment, it is good to know about immediate reactions and cumulative management.
⚠️ Precautions before and after the procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What kind of ingredient is the hyaluronic acid used in hydration injections?
A. It is a polysaccharide that also exists in our body's skin and joints,
and it has the property of attracting and holding water molecules through its chain structure.
Q. Do I not need to use topical moisturizer if I get the injection?
A. It is not a replacement because it is a treatment that reaches a different area.
We recommend that you continue your routine of covering the surface.
Q. What is the difference between a hydration injection and a water-glow injection?
A. Even if they use the same hyaluronic acid, the injection layer, distribution method,
and focus points are different, so we explain them separately during the consultation.
Q. When do the bumpy marks after the procedure subside?
A. The papules at the injection points usually subside within a few days,
and please let us know if you feel they remain for a long time.
Q. Is it a treatment only for winter?
A. We do not limit it to a season as there are cases where people complain of dryness even in air-conditioned environments.
Q. Is it possible for sensitive skin?
A. Since we adjust the sequence and intervals according to the state of the skin barrier,
please let us know in advance if you are sensitive.
Gangnam hydration injection has the strength of bypassing the barrier called the stratum corneum to deliver hyaluronic acid directly to the shallow layers of the dermis,
and its chains hold water to create a moisture reservoir inside.
If you have experienced recurring sensations of only the surface being moist while the inside feels tight,
it is good to first look at it as a treatment that targets a different area.
At Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch, we examine the state of your skin barrier and living environment
together to confirm it directly during the consultation.
If the tightness that repeats every afternoon has been bothering you, please feel free to come in and talk about it.
※ This content is for general information purposes, and changes may vary depending on the individual.
Please consult with a specialist to determine the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure.
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