Hello.
I am Director Jung-Hwang Information of Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch.
You may have sat in a seat where the ceiling light is directly above you during an evening gathering with friends you haven't seen in a while.
Under such lighting, an extra layer of shadow forms under the cheeks, and the face looks particularly gaunt the moment you stop smiling.
I often hear people say that even though their weight hasn't changed much, their face looks sunken first.
The cheeks and temples are areas where shadows appear first if the foundation supporting the skin underneath becomes sparse, even if the amount of flesh remains the same.
Unlike fine lines on the surface, this change occurs because the foundation itself becomes thinner, so an approach that only smooths the surface will not reach it.
Today, I will go through what kind of material Gangnam Sculptra uses, why we do not judge based on the appearance immediately after injection, and why we advise massage after injection.
What is Gangnam Sculptra
👉 Gangnam Sculptra is a collagen booster that induces the body to produce its own collagen by injecting a biodegradable polymer called poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA).
PLLA is a synthetic polymer with a structure in which lactic acid units are linked in a long chain.
It is not an ingredient obtained from nature but a material created by humans, and it is broken down into smaller pieces and processed along metabolic pathways in the body over time.
Because of this property, it is a material that has been used for a long time in the category of surgical sutures that must maintain their shape for a certain period and then disappear.
Hyaluronic acid fillers create volume because the injected material itself occupies space.
Gangnam Sculptra does not work this way.
The injected particles slowly decompose in place, and while going through that process, the body reacts by producing its own collagen.
Therefore, we categorize items that fill and items that allow for production differently.
The point where this difference is actually revealed is the appearance immediately after injection.
As the moisture that entered with the injection dissipates, there is a period where the volume seen at first appears to decrease.
The saying that the face you see immediately after injection is not the final result comes from this structure.
Strengths of Gangnam Sculptra
👉 The strengths of Gangnam Sculptra lie in the fact that your own tissue fills the foundation, that a wide area can be viewed as a single unit, and that time itself is a material.
First, it is not a material injected from the outside, but a component made by the body that fills the space.
PLLA particles are not materials that remain as they are after settling, but materials that are divided into smaller units and processed over time.
While the particles are decomposing, cells that produce collagen in the surrounding area increase their activity, and the newly created components accumulate on the sparse foundation.
Therefore, this item is read by what is created rather than what is put in.
Second, a wide area can be viewed as a single unit.
Sculptra at Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch is composed in units of 1 vial (10cc), so we set the placement by looking at areas that look sunken, such as cheeks and temples, as a whole.
It is not a method of filling a single point, but a method of distributing it across the entire area, so we design where and how much to distribute before starting.
Third, time is used as a material.
The speed at which the body produces collagen is not an area that humans can control, so this item is operated over a period of time according to that speed.
Because it is not a composition completed on the day, you can expect a transition without any noticeable changes, and there are individual differences in the degree and timing of the effect.
Operating Principle of Gangnam Sculptra
👉 It is easy to understand Gangnam Sculptra by dividing it into the stage of settling, the stage of moisture loss, the stage of particles inducing a reaction, and the stage of new tissue accumulation.
The first stage is the settling phase.
The injected PLLA particles enter mixed with liquid and stop after spreading evenly under the skin.
The volume seen at this time is not created by the particles, but by the moisture that entered with them.
The next is the moisture loss phase.
The moisture that entered with it is absorbed by the body over time, and as a result, the volume seen immediately after injection appears to decrease once.
Some people feel disappointed during this period, but it is more accurate to see that the changes of this item have not yet begun.
The next is the stage where particles induce a reaction.
When the PLLA particles remaining under the skin begin to slowly decompose, the body recognizes these particles and begins to organize them.
While this reaction continues, cells that produce collagen in the surrounding area move to increase their activity.
The last is the stage where new tissue accumulates.
As the newly created components settle into the sparse areas, the thickness of the foundation changes.
This stage proceeds over a longer period, not in weeks, so it is correct to operate by dividing it into sessions and accumulating it at intervals.
Gangnam Sculptra Procedure Method and Program
👉 Gangnam Sculptra is not an item that is finished at once, but a composition that is operated by dividing it into sessions at intervals to accumulate, and bundling it with post-injection management.
The composition is set in vial units.
For Sculptra, we set 1 vial (10cc) as a unit and decide how much to distribute to which area, and the placement changes when looking at one side of the face versus looking at the cheeks and temples together.
The wider the sunken area, the more we distribute it thinly across multiple points rather than concentrating it in one place.
This is also the reason why we advise massage after injection.
PLLA particles settle under the skin after being mixed with liquid, and if they stay gathered in one place, only that spot may feel hard.
Therefore, this preparation should be pressed and loosened according to the method and period guided after injection to maintain a state where the particles are evenly spread.
Massage is not a separate management after the procedure is finished, but a step included in the operation of this item.
Sessions are continued at intervals.
Because we determine the placement and amount of the next session by observing the speed at which new tissue accumulates, we do not set the schedule in advance without checking the state of the previous session.
Even if they are in the same category, the purpose and location of the injection are different, so one does not replace the other.
The composition depends on whether the currently sunken area is a surface or a line, and how much time you can allow.
Who is Gangnam Sculptra suitable for
Those whose weight is the same but whose cheeks and temples look sunken
Those who feel that facial shadows are read deeply under lighting
Those who want to see their own tissue accumulate rather than a filling method
Those who can manage by dividing sessions at intervals
Those who can follow the massage instructions after injection
Types of Gangnam Collagen Boosters
👉 Collagen boosters are divided according to which area is mainly looked at and over what period the changes are observed.
Which direction is correct is determined by looking at the width and depth of the sunken area, skin thickness, and how much time you can allow.
Gangnam Sculptra Side Effects and Things to Know in Advance
👉 Things to know in advance about Gangnam Sculptra are focused on the reaction immediately after injection and the management method after injection.
⚠️ Precautions before and after Gangnam Sculptra procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Does Gangnam Sculptra create volume immediately like a filler?
A. The nature is different.
Hyaluronic acid fillers create volume because the injected material occupies space, but Gangnam Sculptra is a direction that induces the body to make its own collagen while the particles decompose.
Q. Is it true that Gangnam Sculptra looks smaller immediately after injection?
A. As the moisture that entered with the injection dissipates, it goes through a period where it looks smaller than immediately after.
Therefore, we do not judge based on the appearance seen immediately after injection as the final result.
Q. Why do you say to massage after Gangnam Sculptra?
A. To help the particles not gather in one place and stay evenly spread.
It is better to follow the method and period as guided.
Q. Does a hard-to-touch part appear after Gangnam Sculptra?
A. If particles gather in one place, a part that feels like a lump may appear.
Do not press it hard arbitrarily, and let us know so we can check the condition and determine the direction.
Q. Why is Gangnam Sculptra performed in sessions?
A. The speed at which new tissue accumulates varies from person to person and requires time.
Because we determine the next placement and amount after checking how it accumulated in the previous session, it is correct to operate by continuing at intervals.
Q. Can I look at Gangnam Sculptra and other collagen boosters together?
A. There are cases where they are looked at side by side because the purpose and location of the injection are different.
We also plan by dividing the order with items of different natures, such as Juvelook Volume or Elravie Litou.
Gangnam Sculptra is a collagen booster that induces the body to make its own collagen while the biodegradable polymer decomposes, rather than a method where the injected material occupies space.
Because it is a composition that is operated by looking at the accumulation over a period of time rather than the appearance immediately after injection, we bundle the session interval and post-injection massage as one.
Even for the same sunkenness, the placement and amount are not fixed as one depending on whether it is a surface or a line, and what the skin thickness is.
At Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch, we check these parts directly during consultation.
We also operate items of different natures in the same category, such as Juvelook Volume or Elravie Litou, so you can look at them side by side.
If your weight is the same but your face seems to be sunken, please feel free to have a conversation.
※ This content is for general information purposes, and changes may vary depending on the individual.
Please determine the exact diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through consultation with a specialist.
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어느 방향이 맞는지는 꺼져 보이는 자리의 넓이와 깊이, 피부 두께,
그리고 기간을 얼마나 두실 수 있는지를 함께 보고 잡습니다.
강남 스컬트라 부작용과 미리 알아두실 점
👉 강남 스컬트라에서 미리 알아두실 점은 주입 직후의 반응과 넣은 뒤 관리 방식에 모여 있습니다.
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❓ 자주 묻는 질문 (FAQ)
Q. 강남 스컬트라는 필러처럼 바로 볼륨이 생기나요?
A. 성격이 다릅니다.
히알루론산 필러는 넣은 물질이 자리를 차지해 부피를 만들지만,
강남 스컬트라는 입자가 분해되는 동안 몸이 자기 콜라겐을 만들도록
유도하는 방향입니다.
Q. 강남 스컬트라는 넣은 직후에 오히려 줄어 보인다던데 맞나요?
A. 주입할 때 함께 들어간 수분이 빠지면서
직후보다 줄어 보이는 시기를 지납니다.
그래서 넣자마자 본 모습을 최종으로 두고 판단하지 않습니다.
Q. 강남 스컬트라 뒤에 마사지를 하라고 하는 이유가 무엇인가요?
A. 입자가 한자리에 모여 머물지 않고 고르게 퍼진 상태를
유지하도록 돕기 위해서입니다.
안내받은 방법과 기간대로 챙겨 주시는 편이 좋습니다.
Q. 강남 스컬트라 후에 단단하게 만져지는 부분이 생기기도 하나요?
A. 입자가 한자리에 모이면 멍울처럼 만져지는 부분이 생길 수 있습니다.
임의로 세게 누르지 마시고 알려주시면 상태를 보고 방향을 잡습니다.
Q. 강남 스컬트라는 왜 회차를 나누어 진행하나요?
A. 새 조직이 쌓이는 속도는 사람마다 다르고 기간도 필요합니다.
앞 회차에서 어떻게 쌓였는지를 확인한 뒤 다음 배치와 양을 잡기 때문에
간격을 두고 이어 가는 운용이 맞습니다.
Q. 강남 스컬트라와 다른 콜라겐 부스터를 같이 볼 수도 있나요?
A. 넣는 목적과 자리가 달라 나란히 놓고 보는 경우가 있습니다.
쥬베룩 볼륨이나 엘라비에 리투오처럼 성격이 다른 항목과 순서를
나누어 계획을 잡기도 합니다.
강남 스컬트라는 넣은 물질이 자리를 차지하는 방식이 아니라,
생분해성 고분자가 분해되는 동안 몸이 자기 콜라겐을 만들도록
유도하는 방향의 콜라겐 부스터입니다.
넣은 직후의 모습이 아니라 이후 기간에 쌓이는 쪽을 보고 운용하는 구성이라,
회차 간격과 주입 뒤 마사지까지 한 덩어리로 묶어 잡습니다.
같은 꺼짐이어도 면인지 선인지, 피부 두께가 어떤지에 따라
배치와 양이 하나로 정해지지는 않습니다.
클레오르의원 강남점에서는 이런 부분을 상담 시 직접 확인해 드립니다.
쥬베룩 볼륨이나 엘라비에 리투오처럼 같은 범주에서
성격이 다른 항목도 함께 운영하고 있어 나란히 놓고 보실 수 있습니다.
체중은 그대로인데 얼굴만 꺼져 보이는 것 같으셨다면,
편하게 한 번 이야기 나눠 보셔도 좋겠습니다.
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