After seeing 1,200 skin booster cases over 3 years

— The answer differs by age

Last Friday, a patient in her early 30s

who was a working professional came to the clinic.

"My friend had Rejuran and loved it,

but my older sister said Revive is better.

Which one am I supposed to get?"

This is the question I hear most often these days in the clinic.

Both are good treatments, but

they work in completely different ways.

They may all look like the same kind of skin booster?

The mechanism is different from the start

Skin boosters broadly refer to treatments that inject medication into the skin

to improve skin condition.

Rejuran is PN-based, derived from salmon DNA,

while Revive is based on hyaluronic acid (HA).

Different ingredients do different things inside the skin.

Why do some people see results

while others do not?

"For early 30s patients with pores and fine lines,

Rejuran (cell recovery),

for 40s and up with dullness and redness,

Revive (radiance replenishment).

When both are needed, three Rejuran sessions

followed by Revive is the most efficient combination."

— Dr. Wi Young-jin (Beautystone Clinic, Hongdae)

Choosing a skin booster is similar to choosing a supplement.

You need to see what you're lacking first before the answer becomes clear.

Rejuran's PN helps restore damaged cells themselves,

making it strong for areas where the skin's

'structure' has been compromised, such as pores and fine lines.

Revive's HA, on the other hand,

is like a magnet for moisture,

helping address dullness and roughness

while boosting radiance.

A 38-year-old client who came in last month was worried about pores,

but had only been receiving glow-focused treatments,

so she hadn't seen results.

After switching to Rejuran and having two sessions,

I remember her saying, "This time is different," and being very satisfied.

Recommended guide by age and concern

So where do I fit in?

In the clinic, I look at five criteria, including skin thickness and whether redness is present,

and decide automatically.

However, if you are pregnant or

have active inflammation, you should postpone treatment.

Because this is a cumulative treatment,

I don't recommend it for those expecting dramatic changes from just one session.

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If you've read this far

you’re probably wondering this

Q1. Can I have both treatments together?

Yes, you can.

However, I don't recommend doing them together on the same day.

It's best to finish three Rejuran sessions first to address the 'structure,'

then add

'radiance' with Revive.

Q2. How long do the results last? Will I need this forever?

After four sessions, Rejuran lasts about 6 months,

while Revive lasts 3-4 months.

Once the base is established, every 4-6 months

maintenance treatments will help you

keep your skin in the best condition.

Q3. Are there side effects such as bruising or nodules?

Because this is an injection-based procedure,

mild bruising can occur.

Nodules can occur when the injection depth is off, but

they usually resolve within 2 weeks.

Avoiding heavy drinking or saunas on the day of treatment

significantly lowers the risk of side effects.

If you take away just one thing today,

— first decide whether your concern is 'structure'

or 'skin condition.'

That is where the choice between Rejuran and Revive is made.

In the next post,

I'll explain 'when to transition from Rejuran to Revive.'

This is Dr. Wi Young-jin.

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