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If you think wrinkles are caused only by aging, it can be hard to understand why filler treatment is effective. Hereโs a simple explanation of the MD Codes filler principle, where restoring structural support is the key.

The saying that filler can be injected into wrinkles
works,
is half wrong
Hello,
I'm Woo Youngjin from Beauty Stone Clinic in Hongdae.
๐ก Before reading
please check first
Q. Isn't filler just
something that's filled into wrinkles?
A. No.
We need to identify the 'structural cause' of the wrinkles,
and restore the collapsed support layers
so that surface wrinkles are naturally softened.
Q. Aren't all wrinkle causes the same?
A. They may look the same, but the underlying layers are different.
Depending on where the collapse started,
the approach changes completely.
๐ Key point of this article
When structural support is restored,
surface wrinkles are naturally softened.
This is the core of MD Code.

What is MD Code Filler?
MD Code (MD Code Filler) analyzes
the face's anatomical structure layer by layer,
and by injecting filler into predetermined anatomical reference points
in sequence,
it is a systematized filler procedure protocol that
restores the skin's structural support.
While regular filler directly fills
the area where wrinkles are visible,
MD Code starts by addressing the 'layer that causes' the wrinkle
first.

Why wrinkles form
โ it's not the surface,
it's the inside that has collapsed
To be blunt, most people think wrinkles are simply
"something that happens because the skin gets old."
But our face is not made of just
one single layer of skin.
The fat layer and muscles beneath the skin, and the bone
all sit in layers in their place,
supporting the skin from below and keeping it 'firm' and lifted.
As we age, when these supports lose their strength,
the skin sitting on top folds and wrinkles.
It's the same principle as when a tent pole (support structure) shortens or bends
and the fabric (skin) wrinkles.
๐จโโ๏ธ Director Woo Youngjin's
key summary
Wrinkles are not a problem on the skin's surface.
They are the result of the fat layer and bone that supported the skin shrinking,
causing the skin on top to fold.
Only by restoring the collapsed structural layers in order
can you get natural, long-lasting results.
Regular filler vs. MD Code filler
Category | Regular filler | MD Code filler |
Approach | Directly fills the wrinkle area | Sequential restoration by anatomical layer |
Injection site | Mainly the surface problem area | From deep fat layers to the surface |
Natural look | Risk of looking unnatural | Natural dimension through structural restoration |
Duration | Around 6 months to 1 year | 1 to 2 years (stable structural foundation) |
Suitable cases | Simple local corrections | Complex aging such as sagging cheeks and nasolabial folds |

Who is
the MD Code approach suitable for?
If the cheeks have hollowed and the nasolabial folds have deepened,
or the under-eye area has sunk and looks like dark circles,
or if you've tried filler but it didn't look natural,
the MD Code method is very effective.
On the other hand, dynamic wrinkles caused by facial muscles, such as
the glabella or horizontal forehead lines,
should first be identified as a Botox area rather than a filler area.
Because MD Code is injected precisely into multiple points,
the procedure time may be a little longer,
but in the end it is much more efficient and
highly satisfying.

โ Frequently asked questions
Q1. Do you only need MD Code filler once?
Many people establish a solid base structure with the first treatment,
then maintain it with partial touch-ups every 6 months to 1 year
for ongoing care.
Q2. How much should I expect it to cost?
A consultation is needed first to determine which layer and how many points
will be treated so that an accurate estimate can be made.
The total cost may be similar to regular filler, or
it may actually be more economical in the long run.
Q3. Are there any side effects or precautions?
The most important thing is a safe procedure that avoids vascular structures.
MD Code is much safer because it is a systematic protocol that clearly identifies
anatomical danger zones.
This has been Woo Youngjin.
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