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Sinsa, Gangnam · Mon - Fri 10:00 - 19:00English / Korean / Japanese
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Wrinkles & Fine Lines

Lines caused by expression, lines caused by sun-thinned skin, and folds caused by volume loss are different problems. Toxin, boosters, lasers, radiofrequency, and fillers each address some of them. When you compare clinics, the useful question is whether the doctor sorted your wrinkles into types and explained why each tool applies.

Common causes

  • Repeated muscle contraction that creates dynamic lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes
  • Collagen and elastin decline, with thinner, drier skin
  • Cumulative sun exposure and smoking
  • Loss of facial volume that deepens folds
  • Sleep position, genetics, and rapid weight change

How doctors usually approach it

Separate expression lines from static lines
Lines that appear only with movement respond to muscle-relaxing injections, while lines present at rest need skin or volume approaches.
Improve skin quality
Skin boosters, fractional lasers, and radiofrequency options aim to improve texture and fine lines over a series of visits.
Support volume where folds are deep
Fillers or collagen-stimulating products may be considered for deeper folds linked to volume loss.
Protect and maintain
Sun protection, retinoid-type skin care, and scheduled maintenance help preserve any improvement.

Treatments often discussed

InjectablesBotulinum Toxin (Botox)Botulinum toxin injections relax targeted muscles, and the choices that matter in Gangnam are who injects, which approved product is used, and whether you see the sealed vial.From ₩70,000Skin BoostersHyaluronic Acid Skin BoosterHyaluronic acid skin boosters hydrate the skin from within, and when comparing Gangnam clinics the practical questions are which product, how it is placed, and what the quote counts.Price after consultationSkin BoostersRejuran (PN Skin Booster)Rejuran is a polynucleotide skin booster injected into the skin to support repair and texture, and the Gangnam checks are genuine product, injector technique and a realistic session plan.From ₩300,000LiftingRadiofrequency (RF) LiftingRadiofrequency lifting warms the deeper skin to encourage firmer texture; the useful questions in Gangnam are about the device, the energy plan and who sets it.From ₩900,000Resurfacing & ScarsCO2 Fractional LaserCO2 fractional resurfacing is a true wound-healing procedure; in Gangnam, weigh the doctor's skill with depth settings, skin-type judgment and the honesty of the downtime description.From ₩300,000LiftingLaser Lifting (Fotona 4D / Titan)Laser lifting protocols warm the skin with light energy over several visits; judge a Gangnam proposal by the named device, the session plan and the clinician's explanation.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsErbium Fractional LaserErbium fractional lasers resurface with less heat spread than CO2; ask which device and depth are planned and how recovery is described before you commit.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsNon-Ablative Fractional Laser (Fraxel-type)Non-ablative fractional lasers renew skin while keeping the surface intact; check the named device, the wavelength and the number of sessions the plan really needs.Price after consultationResurfacing & ScarsMicroneedle RFMicroneedle RF delivers radiofrequency heat through fine needles; judge Gangnam proposals by the named device, needle tip handling and how depth is matched to your skin.From ₩350,000InjectablesSkin Botox (Microbotox)Skin botox places very dilute botulinum toxin in the upper skin layers to refine texture and oil, and the main checks are the dilution, the product and the doctor's restraint.Price after consultationInjectablesSculptra (Poly-L-Lactic Acid)Sculptra uses poly-L-lactic acid to stimulate gradual collagen and volume, and in Gangnam the key checks are injector technique, product authenticity and a realistic view of the series involved.Price after consultationInjectablesJuvelook (PDLLA)Juvelook is a PDLLA-based collagen stimulator placed in the skin, and when choosing in Gangnam it helps to confirm the exact product, who injects it, and how many sessions the plan assumes.Price after consultationSkin BoostersPDRN Skin BoosterA PDRN booster injects polydeoxyribonucleotide into the skin to support repair and hydration, and in Gangnam the useful checks are the exact product, the concentration, and the doctor's reasons for choosing it.Price after consultationSkin BoostersSKINVIVE (Microdroplet Hyaluronic Acid)SKINVIVE is a branded microdroplet hyaluronic acid product for skin smoothness, so the Gangnam checks are verifying the genuine product, understanding what it does and does not do, and how the quote is set.Price after consultationSkin BoostersNCTF Polyrevitalizing BoosterAn NCTF booster injects a vitamin, amino acid and hyaluronic acid blend into the skin, and in Gangnam the checks are the genuine product, who injects, and how claims are phrased.Price after consultation

What a good consultation for wrinkles looks like

A good consultation asks you to move your face. The doctor watches how you frown, raise your brows, and smile, then separates movement lines from lines that stay at rest. That distinction drives the plan. If you are offered a single solution before expressions are examined, ask how the choice was made.

Listen for a conversation about natural movement. Over-treatment with muscle-relaxing injections can leave a stiff or heavy look, and over-filling can distort proportions. A thoughtful doctor asks what you want your face to convey and may suggest starting conservatively. Ask which product is used, whether you can see the sealed vial, and how long effects usually last, since duration varies by person.

Ask about alternatives and downtime. Resurfacing lasers can improve fine lines but require days of redness or peeling, while boosters involve small bumps and bruising. A written plan that lists each step, expected improvement in cautious terms, and the review schedule helps you compare. Be wary of any clinic that promises to erase lines completely or that advises many concurrent procedures at the first visit.

Wrinkles & Fine Lines: common questions

Will injections make my face look frozen?

They can if overdone. A conservative dose and a doctor who values natural expression reduce that risk, and you can ask to start light.

Are skin boosters or lasers better for fine lines?

They work differently. Boosters hydrate and support skin, while lasers resurface. The choice depends on your skin, tolerance for downtime, and the lines involved.

How soon should I start?

There is no fixed age. Starting depends on your lines and goals, and a doctor can advise whether early care is worthwhile.

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Area
Sinsa, Gangnam
Nearest station
Sinsa Station (Line 3)
Mon - Fri
10:00 - 19:00
Thu
10:00 - 21:00 (late clinic)
Sat
10:00 - 15:00
Sun & public holidays
Closed