Sagging Skin Treatment in Seongsu, Seoul
Finding out whether it is laxity, volume loss, or fat before choosing treatment
Sagging skin treatment at Seongsu Melting Clinic begins with a question many clinics skip: what is actually causing the sag? Dr. Park Kyung-min examines the face by hand before recommending anything, because loose skin, lost volume, and extra fat can look similar in a mirror but need very different care.
What causes a face to look saggy?
Three different processes are often grouped under "sagging":
- True laxity: skin and its support layers, including the SMAS and retaining ligaments, loosen with age, sun, and weight changes. The tissue descends.
- Volume loss: fat pads in the temples, cheeks, and under the eyes thin out. The skin may not be loose at all, but without support underneath it drapes and folds.
- Excess or shifted fat: fat collects along the jaw or under the chin, adding weight that pulls the lower face down and blurs the contour.
Most faces have a mix, and the proportion changes from person to person. Treating volume loss with fat-reducing energy, for example, can make a face look more tired, not less.
How we approach sagging skin at Seongsu Melting Clinic
Dr. Park palpates the retaining ligaments to see where support is still firm and where it has weakened. He feels the fat compartments to find where fat is heavy and where it has thinned. He also looks at skin quality and thickness. Only then does he match options to causes:
- For laxity: energy-based lifting such as Ultherapy Prime, Shurink Universe, Sunny lifting, or InMode Forma, and in some cases dissolvable threads.
- For volume loss: collagen-stimulating boosters such as Juvelook, Sculptra, or Radiesse, or hyaluronic acid filler in select areas.
- For excess fat: ONDA, InMode Mini FX, or a MelFat injection in targeted zones.
For patients who have lost weight, including those using GLP-1 medications, he looks at sagging and hollowing separately, because both often happen at once.
A good fit if…
- You notice early to moderate changes along the jawline, cheeks, or neck
- You want a plan that explains the cause before the cure
- You prefer non-surgical options and gradual change
- You have recently lost weight and your face looks deflated or loose
Consider something else if…
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding (many options would be postponed)
- You have an active skin infection in the treatment area
- You have significant excess skin that would respond more to surgery
- You expect one session to reverse years of change
What to expect
Your consultation is one-to-one with Dr. Park, and he stays with you from consultation to finish. He explains what he found, what he suggests, and what he would not do. Treatment length depends on the plan; some booster injections take about 30 minutes, while device sessions vary.
Sensations and downtime depend on the treatment: warmth with energy devices, pinpricks and possible bruising with injections. Changes typically develop over weeks. Results vary, and maintenance is discussed openly.
Aftercare
- Follow the specific instructions for each treatment you receive
- Use sunscreen daily to protect collagen
- Keep skincare gentle for a few days after energy treatments
- Avoid rubbing or massaging injected areas unless instructed
A note from Dr. Park
Dr. Park often tells patients that sagging after weight loss is really two problems, loosening and hollowing, and that each one needs its own answer. He believes that looking at the face's structure first is the most honest way to avoid treating the wrong problem.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my face is sagging or just losing volume?
It is hard to judge in a mirror. A hands-on exam of the ligaments and fat pads usually makes the difference much clearer.
Can sagging skin be fixed without surgery?
Mild to moderate sagging can often be improved non-surgically. Advanced laxity with heavy excess skin usually responds better to surgery, and we will say so.
Will fat-dissolving treatment make my face sag more?
It can if fat is not the problem. That is why Dr. Park checks fat and support separately before recommending fat reduction.
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- Address: 4F #403, Samjin Building, 113 Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Seongsu-dong 2-ga)
- Getting here: Seongsu Station (Line 2), Exit 2, about a 3-minute walk. Parking available.
- Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) · Sat 09:30–15:00 · Closed Sundays & public holidays
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Treatment plans, number of sessions and results vary from person to person and are decided after an in-person consultation. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice.