Skin elasticity recovery and improvement through combined lifting treatment 'Silthera'... What should be considered?
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<JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic> Plastic surgery specialist Park Hyungjoon, Chief Medical Director
In the past, anti-aging procedures such as lifting were only preferred by the middle-aged, but recently, demand among those in their 20s and 30s has also increased significantly. Skin aging begins in the mid-20s, but skin aging becomes noticeable in the mid-30s.The purpose of anti-aging treatment is to improve wrinkles and sagging skin, but the increasing demand among people in their 20s and 30s can also be seen as a preventive measure before skin aging progresses noticeably.
Typical lifting methods include thread lifting and ultrasonic lifting. Thread lifting is literally a method of injecting medical absorbable threads into the skin and then pulling the sagging or wrinkled skin taut. Ultrasonic lifting is a method that irradiates energy to the skin to induce collagen production and improve skin elasticity.
Recently, an increasing number of people are combining these two types of lifting. By combining the advantages of thread lifting with ultrasonic lifting, the shortcomings of each procedure can be complemented and synergy effects can be expected. A representative example is ‘Silthera’.
Silthera combines Ultherapy Prime, an ultrasonic laser device, with thread lifting, and has the advantages of both Ultherapy Prime and thread lifting. Ultherapy Prime is an upgraded equipment compared to the existing Ulthera and is equipped with ‘DeepSee’ with higher resolution, allowing the operator to deliver more accurate ultrasound energy to the target area.
While the existing Ulthera was only able to check a depth of about 4.5mm, Ultherapy Prime allows ultrasound observation at an expanded depth of up to 8mm. Therefore, even if the skin is thin or sensitive, the procedure can be performed without burden, and the procedure time and pain are also reduced compared to before, making it more comfortable for the recipient. Ultherapy Prime induces the regeneration of collagen and elastin in the skin, resulting in a lifting effect. Precision treatment is possible from large areas such as around the eyes, forehead, and cheeks to detailed areas.
If this is combined with thread lifting, which produces a physical lifting effect using special absorbable threads, it can be maintained for a longer period of time than a single procedure.
Park Hyungjoon, Chief Medical Director of JAYJUN Plastic Surgery, said, “Silthera is a combination of thread lifting and ‘Ultherapy Prime,’ a next-generation ultrasonic lifting device that delivers ultrasonic energy to the deep fascial layer (SMAS) layer of the skin to increase elasticity in the skin. It not only provides immediate effects, but also significantly increases the maintenance period compared to individual treatments.” He added, “However, it is very important to match each individual’s skin type, degree of aging, and problem areas. Because it is not just about pulling sagging skin but also considering the overall balance and contours of the face, sufficient consultation with a professional medical staff with clinical experience and high level of skill should be conducted first for all lifting procedures, not just Silthera,” he advised.