What makes the face age

is not because something is added,

but because something disappears

💡 Before reading

please check first

Q. As you get older, doesn’t the skin sag

and wrinkles 'appear'?

A. No. More precisely, the volume that

supported the face 'disappears,' and the skin sinks down.

If you misunderstand the cause

you’ll end up choosing the wrong treatment direction.

Q. If we restore volume,

can we return to a face like before aging?

A. A complete reversal is difficult, but

if the lost volume is properly replenished,

the face often looks much more natural than expected

and the 'original impression' comes back.

💡 Director Wi Young-jin’s key insight

Aging is not about something 'appearing'

but about something that existed 'disappearing.'

When volume is restored, the original face returns.

What is volume loss?

Facial Volume Loss

is a phenomenon in which the

fat layer, bones, muscles, and skin tissue

that make up the face gradually decrease as we age.

Unlike simply 'losing weight,'

it is a three-dimensional structural change in which

fat decreases while shifting position at the same time, and even

bone density decreases.

Aging is not about 'appearing'

it is about 'disappearing'

Many people think that as they get older,

it means "something is increasing or being created."

Wrinkles appear, extra fat appears, sagging appears.

But to be honest,

that is only half true.

Here is the real key.

The essence of facial aging is

the process of something that existed disappearing.

Like when tent poles disappear,

the tent wrinkles and sags.

Trying to fix sagging and wrinkles by pulling the skin alone

is like lifting the tent fabric without the poles.

On the other hand, if you restore the lost volume to the right place,

you can see the skin

naturally rise upward without forcing it.

👨‍⚕️ Director Wi Young-jin’s key summary

Aging is not 'something appearing'

but 'the volume that existed disappearing.'

Sagging and wrinkles are the result, not the cause.

Restoring the lost volume to the correct position,

that is the key to natural rejuvenation.

Volume loss,

where and how does it begin?

Up to the early 30s, changes in the fat pads come first,

from the 40s, changes in bone structure begin to appear,

and after the 50s, all three layers are involved at the same time.

How do you restore volume,

what options are there?

For volume restoration, the

placement and layer depth are far more important than the amount filled.

Even if people get fillers elsewhere

and say it feels unnatural,

the reason they redesign the volume structure and

feel satisfied is this.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Q1. Is there a specific age when volume loss starts?

It actually starts little by little from the mid-to-late 20s.

It is just that most people notice it

in their mid-30s to 40s.

Q2. How long does it last?

It depends on the material,

but fillers last 1 to 2 years, and collagen stimulators last over 2 years.

After a consultation, choosing the right material for you

is important.

Q3. What about side effects or precautions?

It is most important to be treated by

medical staff who fully understand the anatomical structure.

This is to avoid vascular compression, etc.

Volume loss is not a skin problem, but a structural problem.

We recommend looking at the cause accurately before

choosing a method.

This was Wi Young-jin.

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