Dry skin can be caused by both external and internal factors. External factors include UV rays, temperature, dry climate, and wind, while internal factors include genetics, atopic dermatitis, eczema, and aging. However, when the skin is constantly exposed to dryness, it ages faster and loses its elasticity. This can lead to the development of wrinkles, spots, and blemishes.

To combat these problems, we manage our skin with functional cosmetics, mask packs, and massages. However, aging doesn't just happen on the outside, it also occurs in the dermis and deep fascia layers of the skin. At this point, even if you apply functional cosmetics that are good for your skin, you may feel that it is not enough. Cosmetics form a protective layer on the skin's outer surface, but they may not be able to deliver moisture to the inner layers.

If dryness persists, the skin layer will continue to sag due to gravity, and the production of the substances involved in elasticity, such as collagen, will decrease, and the elasticity of the skin will quickly decrease. In this case, it is recommended to promote the regeneration of collagen and elastic fibers in the skin, not only on the outside, but also on the inside.

That is why many travelers visit dermatologists in Korea for practical care and treatment. Positive changes can be seen in a short period of time, and even those who feel limited by their own skin care regimen can expect satisfactory results. Here are some combined Korean treatments to combat dryness.

It is a dry skin treatment that can remove dead skin cells and maximize moisture in the skin without irritating sensitive skin.

KUMS Peeling
KUMS peeling is a hypoallergenic hydrating peel that helps manages protein loss and skin irritation. It uses KUMS solution, which is a peeling solution mixed with resorcinol, salicylic acid, lactic acid, and ethanol, and is often used for skin scaling, which is the mildest type of peeling. Due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects, it relieves inflammation, regulates sebum secretion, and removes old dead skin cells. It also forms a new protective layer of moisture on the skin, making it more elastic and hydrated at the same time.

LDM Lifting
LDM Lifting administers high-intensity focused ultrasound energy deep into the skin to activate collagen, draw moisture from the skin to the dermis, and improves surface moisture. It is a hypoallergenic and painless procedure that is suitable for those who want soothing and moisturizing skincare or for those who have sensitive skin and cannot get laser treatment.

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These treatments combine skin nourishment and regeneration and is applied to the skin to effectively improve skin that has lost elasticity and became dry due to aging.

Skin Botox
Based on dermatoxin, it helps to improve fine lines and skin tone by injecting it into a thin layer of skin, unlike standard Botox treatment. It is excellent for the forehead, glabella, nasolabial folds, dark circles, pores, skin texture, and improving the overall condition of the skin.

Water injection
Water injection is a soft filler that allows hyaluronic acid, a component of dermal fillers, to lock in moisture and increase the skin's hydration level. At the same time, it helps to improve skin problems caused by aging by increasing firmness and volume to sagging and inelastic skin and aid in cell regeneration.

Skin Boosters
A skin booster is exactly what it sounds like: a skin accelerator. It refers to any ingredient or treatment that improves and enhances the skin. Representative products include salmon injection like Rejuran Healer, which is excellent for skin regeneration, and NCTF135HA injection, which is effective for supplying skin nutrition and hydration. In particular, CellExosome is a skin booster that is popular in Korea for its complex effects. It is different from other skin boosters because it uses stem cells/raw materials. It is a fourth-generation skin booster that firms the skin from the inside out and helps various skin-related problems through properties for rejuvenation, anti-aging, and improves break outs. It is effective for skin that lacks elasticity, has rough texture, acne, wide pores, atopic dermatitis, etc.

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This is a less painful and effective Rejuran Healer treatment. Not only is Rejuran Healer injected but Potenza laser is also administered to promote skin regeneration, improve wide pores, scars, redness, etc.

Potenza laser
Potenza laser can be customized for each skin problem with 13 tips. 1) Micro-needles are inserted into the dermis layer of the skin, 2) Instantaneous radiofrequency is generated in the dermis layer while mitigating epidermal damage, and 3) Skin cell coagulation occurs to induce new collagen production.
The Potenza laser inserts micro-needles into the dermal layer of the skin and delivers RF (radiofrequency) energy to improve skin texture by promoting collagen regeneration while minimizing damage to the epidermis. Various micro-needle tips are available for customized treatment of pores, acne scars, redness, and pigmentation, and additional effects are expected to improve fine lines and skin elasticity.

Rejuran Healer
Rejuran Healer utilizes PN, a tissue regeneration substance, to improve the physiological conditions of the damaged inner skin. It improves skin texture, elasticity, fine lines, and wrinkles, including restoring the skin's oil-water balance, and can be expected to have a natural lifting effect.

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This treatment can help regenerate collagen, improve facial sagging, and help contour the face.

Linear Firm
Linear Firm, one of the lifting laser treatments, can help solve fundamental skin problems by irradiating the skin with high-intensity focused ultrasound to form thermal coagulation points deep in the skin, which tightens the skin and helps with collagen regeneration.
The device scans over the skin in a straight line which is applied evenly and widely, so the level of pain is weak. There are a total of 13 types of cartridges, which can be used selectively depending on the depth of the skin layer that delivers thermal energy.
It can also be used on partially fatty areas such as the double chin or abdomen. The line type cartridge delivers precise heat to destroy fat cells, while the tip used for the body can be used on the abdomen, forearms, thighs, and other areas.

V-OLET
It is an injection that has been approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for improving double chin. By breaking down fat cell membranes, it is expected to improve double chin and submental fat that is difficult to resolve with conventional contouring injections. By promoting the destruction of fat cells, it reduces the number of fat cells and stimulates collagen synthesis, which can help maintain and improve skin elasticity. It is recommended for patients who have a lot of fat in the chin area and a weak jawline due to loss of facial/skin elasticity.

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Both Ultherapy and Thermage are similar in that they promote collagen regeneration from the inside rather than the outer surface of the skin. However, the skin layers they work on are different: the fascia layer and the dermis layer, which means that they have different effects when combined. Each person has different skin types, aging process, and age, so it is safer to customize the Dry Skin treatment accordingly.

Ultherapy
Ultherapy is an FDA-approved device that delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound energy to the deep fascia layer (SMAS) beneath the skin's surface to rebuild collagen and tighten sagging skin. It does not leave any wounds or scars on the surface of the skin and provides immediate and lasting lifting effects, which can be seen directly through real-time monitoring.

Thermage
Thermage is a procedure that regenerates collagen by applying radio frequency heat energy to the dermis layer of the skin. Since it cools the epidermis and generates heat in the dermal tissue, it does not require a special recovery period or care, and makeup can be applied the same day. The procedure does not require anesthesia and takes about 40 minutes to an hour. Thermage is also approved by the FDA and KFDA.

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