Recently, I was looking at photos and I started to feel concerned because I noticed that my face had lost elasticity and my jawline had sagged.
Especially when taking pictures, I keep seeing my double chin stand out.
So, I was looking into lifting procedures in the Hongdae area and found a dermatology clinic that does Portra Lifting.
This is my first time hearing about Portra Lifting, and I was curious about how it works since it is said to be an upgraded version of titanium lifting.
It was easy to access as it was about a 5-minute walk from Hongik University Station, and it wasn't hard to find as it was on the main street.
The interior had a white and wood tone interior and had an overall clean feel.
The waiting area was spacious, so it was comfortable to sit and wait before the procedure, and the consultation room and the procedure room were separate, so privacy was also taken into consideration.
It was easy to prepare before the procedure because things like cleansing products, moisturizers, remover, hair ties, and sunscreen were prepared.
While waiting, I came across some information about lifting procedures. My skin concerns were sagging jawline and overall loss of elasticity. I had received lifting procedures before, but this was my first time with Portra Lifting, so I was curious to see what it would be like.
The consultation began with analyzing skin thickness, elasticity, and fat distribution using a 3D diagnostic device.
I heard an explanation while looking at the diagnosis results, and they said that they would set the energy intensity and points required for each area down to 0.1 units.
I heard that general lifting often focuses on stimulating the skin surface or fascia layer, but Portra Lifting targets the retaining ligaments, and is explained as a method to improve the causes of sagging and deep wrinkles.
While the existing titanium lifting uses three wavelengths, the upgraded version outputs four wavelengths simultaneously with the addition of a 940mm LASER. They said you can expect lifting, brightening, and fat shrinking effects all at once.
I was told that the energy speed and number of repetitions were also increased by 3 to 4 times.
Before the procedure, a soothing cream was applied first and a -5 degree contact cooling system was applied to lower the skin temperature.
Since the laser alternates between warmth and cooling when inserted, there was almost no pain.
The procedure was performed on my entire face, and the energy was focused more on my jawline, which was my area of concern.
The area around my cheekbones felt tight and my jawline felt like it was being pulled from the inside.
When I looked in the mirror right after the procedure, I could see that the volume under my cheekbones had slightly decreased and my jawline had become a little more defined.
When I looked at the photos, I felt like my skin had become more organized and my skin tone seemed to have brightened by a shade.
After about a week, my entire face felt firmer and my nasolabial folds seemed to have softened compared to before.
The double chin area was definitely less noticeable in the photo.
I was advised during the consultation that receiving the treatment 3-4 times a month would help to maintain the effects by strengthening the retaining ligaments, so I am a little more concerned about whether to receive the next treatment.
Since I've only received it once, I think I'll have to wait a bit longer to see how the changes will last, and since there may be individual differences, I'll continue to check the progress.
