[Nasolabial Fold & Jawline Improvement] Hongdae Dermatology 4-Wavelength Portra Lifting + Square Jaw Botox First Visit Record

Lately, whenever I look in the mirror, the first things I notice are my nasolabial folds and my blurry jawline.

 

Especially by the afternoon, my nasolabial folds looked more prominent and my cheeks seemed to sag slightly, so I was constantly bothered by the fact that I looked more tired.

 

It's actually kind of annoying when shadows get caught on my face when I take selfies.

 

So this time, rather than seeing overly noticeable changes, I looked into non-surgical lifting treatments that involve gradual management tailored to my face, and I ended up getting a consultation for the 4-wavelength Portra lifting in Hongdae haha.

I was curious because I've been seeing them a lot lately, and I wanted to address them together based on nasolabial folds (top priority) and the jawline (second priority).

My lower face feels heavy due to my masseter muscles, so I decided to get square jaw Botox (100u) as well.

 

As soon as I entered the consultation room, I had a 3D skin diagnosis first. They divided my face into several domains and showed me numerical values ​​for my contours, sagging, and elasticity.

 

Skin age 30… I paused for a moment after seeing this lol

• Upface: Almost no forehead wrinkles

• Mid-face: Left-right balance L=R

• Low Face: Jawline asymmetry (L>R) + double chin tendency

It turned out to be very similar to the concerns I usually have, so I actually found it understandable.

Based on these results, I was told to use a customized method of distributing Portra shots differently by body part, and in my case, the plan was set to Portra Lifting 80KJ.

You mentioned that the area around the nasolabial folds is set tightly, while the area under the chin and jawline are set to provide a tightening effect.

 

The procedure was performed immediately after cleansing, and no anesthesia was used.

I feel a warm sensation when the machine passes by, sometimes just a slight stinging sensation?

It was a bearable stinging sensation, and they adjusted the intensity by splitting the shots for sensitive areas.

The lines from the nasolabial folds to the sides of the nose and the corners of the mouth were filled in densely, while the jawline and under the chin were done with a pulling sensation from upward to backward.

 

Afterwards, I also received Xeomin (100u) for the square jaw. The doctor checked the location of the jaw muscles by palpation and injected it in split doses; it stung about three times per side and was over.

 

They explained that it was performed without anesthesia and that they adjusted the dosage and placement to ensure that my chewing strength did not decrease too much.

 

I was told that I could apply makeup immediately after the procedure, so I actually did some light makeup, and I had no trouble with my daily life.

 

Perhaps because they immediately followed up with a cooling and soothing treatment, the residual heat sensation seemed to subside faster than expected, and the total time required, including preparation, was approximately one hour.

 

Pain sensation is warm/stinging (★★☆☆☆)

I was able to go about my daily activities, and I barely experienced any flushing.

 

The progression felt like this.

On the first day, as soon as I looked in the mirror, I noticed that the texture around my nasolabial folds looked more refined, and my cheeks and the corners of my mouth felt like they had lifted ever so slightly. I could also feel a slight tightening sensation under my chin.

 

 

On the second day, I could feel that the shadows at the connection between my cheekbones and nasolabial folds were less noticeable and that makeup creasing had decreased, and I felt that my facial contours were slightly more defined in frontal selfies.

 

 

By the third day, my jawline looked a bit smoother and I felt like my lower face was less heavy.

 

I was informed that the jawline slims down gradually starting from the 2nd or 3rd week after square jaw Botox, so I am still monitoring this aspect.

 

After a week, I felt like there were gradual changes overall, but it didn't feel overly tight; instead, it gave the impression of naturally settling down.

 

 

What I liked was that the explanation regarding “where and why” was specific based on 3D diagnosis, and that the shot distribution was adjusted according to the structure. It was also convenient that they checked for heat or pain and adjusted the intensity during the procedure.

The fact that it proceeded in a natural direction without excessive pulling, and that it maintained the impression without a big change, was good by my standards.

The only downside was that the deep heat characteristic of Portra wasn't completely absent.

 

It wasn't severe, but the perceived level might vary depending on your condition.

I heard that the sensation of chewing might change slightly at first after Botox, so I am avoiding hard foods for a few days.

 

Since then, I have maintained a routine focused on moisturizing and soothing, and I have been mindful of sun protection. I was advised to avoid saunas, intense massages, and excessive drinking for about a week, so I am following that exactly.

I am trying to be as careful as possible because I heard that sleeping posture and managing swelling can also have an impact.

 

Since the Botox still needs time to develop and the lifting results can vary over time, the effects may differ from person to person, so I think it is necessary to wait and see a little longer.

 

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