The secret hidden in the wish of countless women: 'youthful appearance'

[Reporter Shin Na-young] There is a saying that even the landscape changes in ten years. However, one often notices that the faces of stars on screen do not change significantly over time, even after 10 or 20 years have passed.

It is no wonder that stars' skin is referred to as "preservatives." This is precisely the secret to why actors remain consistently loved for a long time, even as times change.

Celebrities often reveal that maintaining a low-calorie, high-nutrient diet, exercising, and undergoing simple skin-improving procedures are the secrets to their youthful appearance. In reality, it is not easy to have a face that does not age while sitting idly by. Even for those born with superior genes, consistent self-development and effort behind the scenes are required.

Let's keep this in mind: The formula for a youthful appearance

There are various methods to achieve a youthful appearance. In particular, if you look closely at people who look young, you will find they share several common traits. There is a sort of formula for looking young. In other words, the distribution of fat, facial bone structure, and proportions are what distinguish a youthful appearance from an aged one.

A youthful appearance is largely determined by the length of the forehead and the shape of the jaw. It is a case where the lower face is narrower compared to the upper or middle face when the face is classified into the upper, middle, and lower sections based on the distance from the forehead to the eyebrows, from the eyebrows to the tip of the nose, and from the tip of the nose to the chin. Generally, a ratio of 1:1:0.9 is the most ideal.

In addition, the rest of the facial features must also harmonize well. This applies even if there is aegyo sal (under-eye bags) and the upper eyes form a round arch. If the cheeks are slightly plump and pinkish, with few wrinkles and smooth skin, one can be considered to have a youthful appearance.

'Stem cell facial surgery' that adds volume to the face

However, as we age, facial skin loses elasticity and becomes sunken, making it look unattractive. Furthermore, deep wrinkles that do not disappear once formed can also develop. Consequently, stem cell facial reshaping, which involves extracting unwanted body fat and injecting it into desired areas of the face, is gaining popularity.

Stem cell facial reshaping involves injecting fat into a long, sagging face to maintain firmness and elasticity. Furthermore, compared to inserting implants, it causes no foreign body sensation and looks natural, increasing satisfaction among many women.

While the survival rate of engrafted fat in conventional fat grafting is only 20–30%, stem cell facial surgery, which involves extracting fat stem cells and injecting them into desired areas, can significantly increase the fat survival rate to up to 70%. It has the advantage of being able to be maintained for a long time without the risk of revision surgery or failure.

'Ulthera treatment' that tightens the skin

To achieve a youthful appearance, it is also important to maintain taut skin free of fine wrinkles. While traditional lifting methods involved using threads to directly pull the skin and cheeks, recently, technologies such as lasers, radio frequency, and ultrasound have been developed to deliver energy to the collagen structures that support the skin without damaging it.

Ulthera is a non-surgical facelift procedure utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound technology. It corrects sagging skin by acting beneath the surface without incisions, following a precise skin diagnosis using imaging devices. Approved by both the U.S. FDA and the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the procedure is effective for improving wrinkles and skin elasticity.

The biggest advantage of Ulthera is that the entire facial treatment is completed simply within an hour. Since it is performed under general anesthesia without significant pain, you can return to your daily life immediately. You can see improvements in skin elasticity and wrinkle reduction starting 3 to 4 weeks after the procedure, and the results last for about 1 to 2 years.

SC301 Director Shin Dong-jin

SC301 enhances volume through stem cell anti-aging techniques and the Ulthera device, maintaining firm, wrinkle-free skin. It can soften forehead and temple wrinkles to create a gentler impression or alleviate existing wrinkles, while increasing volume in the cheeks and nasolabial folds.

In the case of stem cell anti-aging surgery, the engraftment rate is particularly high, allowing for the appropriate injection of the desired design. The results are natural even immediately after the procedure, leading to high satisfaction. Additionally, there is minimal swelling and a fast recovery.
 
Director Shin Dong-jin of SC301 stated, “In the case of stem cell cosmetic surgery, one must thoroughly review the differences between adipose stem cell surgery and pseudo-stem cell surgery, which extracts stem cells from blood and bone marrow, before deciding on the desired procedure,” adding, “Since the largest amount of adult stem cells is extracted from fat, they can enhance the maintenance effect after fat injection.”

Dr. Shin Dong-jin, President of the Korean Society for Stem Cell Research and Director of SC301, has conducted various clinical trials and performed over 3,000 surgeries since stem cell cosmetic surgery was introduced in Korea in 2007. Through this vast experience and know-how, he provides women seeking a youthful appearance with added confidence and satisfaction.
(Photo source: SC301)