Wrinkles and Sagging: When to Start Skin Care

Hello. No obvious signs of treatment—only a naturally more beautiful you. I am Dr. Mira Lee, Medical Director of Vanny Plastic Surgery & Skin Clinic. Wrinkles, sagging... Prevention is the best treatment I looked in the mirror and for a moment I thought, “Huh? Since when have these wrinkles been here?” “I feel like my forehead is constantly rising...” Have you ever thought about that? “I have wrinkles on my forehead.” “My nasolabial folds are getting deeper, what should I do?” “I feel my face sagging.” These are the concerns I hear most often in the doctor's office. And I always say the same thing. “Now is the time to get started.” Wrinkles and sagging don't occur overnight Wrinkles and sagging do not appear suddenly. Actually, it starts slowly a long time ago. Collagen and elastin, which are responsible for skin elasticity, begin to decrease by 1% each year in the late 20s, and the effects of sun exposure, repeated facial wrinkles, and gravity combine to show noticeable changes around the mid-30s. Many people say “it's still fine,” but they only rush to visit after clearly visible wrinkles have formed. However, wrinkles that have already deepened require much more effort and time than shallow wrinkles. Prevention vs. treatment, it's a different level in terms of efficiency Preventive skin care means addressing early changes rather than waiting until they become more noticeable. If you get the right treatment in the early stages: ✓ You can see more effects with fewer times. When wrinkles are shallow, one or two treatments are sufficient, but deepening wrinkles need to be repeated several times. ✓ It can slow down the rate of collagen loss. When self-collagen production is induced through medical procedures, the structure of the dermal layer becomes firm and the natural progression of aging is moderated. ✓ The cost efficiency is much higher. Early management is more economical in the long run. That's why the saying “10 years will be different if you start now” is not a joke. Where should you begin? The approach depends on your skin condition and concerns. 1. Early signs of wrinkles If you start to see wrinkles on your forehead, wrinkles between your eyes, and fine lines around your eyes, this is a sign that you need to start serious care. At this point, procedures that increase the activity of the skin surface and induce self-collagen production are very effective. ✓ GOURI Skin Booster (Preventive care by increasing the density of the dermal layer) ✓ Magic V Lifting (Corrects and prevents minor sagging at the same time) ✓ Microdermabrasion (induces skin regeneration) Even with this level of treatment, most people feel a satisfactory change. 2. More noticeable wrinkles If nasolabial wrinkles and marionette wrinkles have become apparent, and the entire face has begun to look saggy, a more intensive approach is needed. GOURI Skin Booster: additional sessions Skin revitalisation combined with lifting treatment A collagen-stimulating treatment may also be considered Since this step requires more intensity and frequency of treatment, time and cost increase considerably compared to when initially managed. 3. More advanced sagging If the entire face looks saggy and wrinkles are obvious, more aggressive medical intervention may be necessary. ✓ Thread lifting ✓ Enhanced skin booster protocol Targeted filler treatment A combination treatment plan This phase also lengthens the recovery period, and the effects are bound to be limited compared to those started during the prevention phase. The treatment plan differs according to the stage and the individual. During consultations, some patients may need a short treatment plan, while others may need several months of care. Why can the plans differ so much? It's almost the difference between “whether you started 5 years ago or now.” People who begin preventive skin care early Some of my patients have really firm skin. may receive compliments about how youthful they look. The emphasis is on starting early and maintaining consistent care. “I think it's still going to be fine...” The trajectory of the skin changed when I changed from thinking like that to thinking “I'll get it once in advance.” To finish, “One treatment you get now will determine your skin 10 years from now.” This is not an exaggeration; it is a sincere feeling based on clinical experience. If wrinkles or sagging concern you, discuss them during a consultation. “Now is the time to get started. But you don't need to worry too much. If we start now, 10 years will be different.” Changes develop gradually, and a care plan can be considered step by step. We will help you discuss a plan suited to your skin. Dr. Mira Lee. Thank you.