Slow-Aging Trend in Health Kyunghyang Article | Dr. Eui-Chul Jung of SNU Plastic Surgery on 'Well-Aging'

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This is SNU Plastic Surgery.

Last November, at the medical professional seminar

‘The Present and Future of Medical Aesthetics’

hosted by Health Kyunghyang,

medical experts from various fields discussed

the changing trends in the medical aesthetics market,

shifts in public perception, and the importance of

a safe and reasonable environment for lifting procedures.

Based on the content of that seminar,

this article aims to summarize the lifting procedure trends

and criteria for good procedures,

focusing on the key points introduced in the Health Kyunghyang article

and the medical perspectives on slow-aging and well-aging

shared by Dr. Eui-Chul Jung, the head director of SNU Plastic Surgery.

The Era of Well-Aging

Moving past the anti-aging trend that rejected aging,

‘slow-aging’ has now become the new standard,

where people naturally accept the aging process

and manage it in a way that suits them.

Recently, cosmetic procedures are no longer simply

a choice to change one’s appearance,

but are recognized as a part of medical management

to restore quality of life and confidence.

Dr. Eui-Chul Jung, the head director of SNU Plastic Surgery,

emphasized that ‘the essence of a procedure is not to make one look younger,

but to help them age slowly and healthily’.

From Anti-Aging to Well-Aging! Changes in Perception of Cosmetic Procedures

Comparing the past and present,

the biggest change is the shift in attitude towards cosmetic procedures.

In the past, the approach was mainly to hide and reject aging,

but now, the trend is changing towards acknowledging aging

while controlling its speed and maintaining a state that best suits one’s current self.

This change is not limited to middle-aged and older adults.

Dr. Eui-Chul Jung of SNU Plastic Surgery stated that

cosmetic procedures are now naturally accepted by younger generations

as a method of self-care, and there is a clear preference

for natural improvements rather than excessive changes.

Why Non-Invasive Lifting is Gaining Attention

Among recent lifting procedures,

interest in non-invasive lifting is increasing.

This is because it is performed without incisions,

allowing for relatively quick recovery

and less burden on returning to daily life.

Regarding this trend,

modern people prefer improvements that do not disrupt daily life

over dramatic changes.

With ultrasound lifting devices that visualize skin structure,

more precise procedures have become possible,

allowing for customized treatments tailored to individual skin conditions.

Why Caution Against Indiscriminate Procedures is Necessary

As the lifting procedure market grows,

a common point emphasized by medical experts

is caution against indiscriminate procedures.

In this regard, Dr. Eui-Chul Jung shared the following criteria

that must be remembered:

✅ When choosing a procedure,

you should consider value over price.

If only low cost is emphasized,

you need to ask yourself if the procedure is appropriate for you.

✅ Choose a clinic where you can consult directly with a doctor,

not just a consultation manager.

✅ Choose a doctor who gives you enough time to deliberate and think.

Furthermore, in the role and attitude of the doctor,

it is important not to simply fit the patient into a predetermined package,

but to accurately diagnose each patient's individual condition,

not recommend unnecessary procedures,

and honestly explain difficult procedures.

Lifting procedures should not only aim for short-term changes

but also consider the future aging process in their design.

Guiding patients to age naturally is true well-aging.

The message conveyed by this Health Kyunghyang discussion is clear.

Slow-aging is not simply about looking less old,

but about respecting one’s age and current condition

and managing it healthily.

Lifting procedures are also an extension of this trend,

and when safety, precision, customized diagnosis, and ethical judgment

are combined, positive results can be achieved😊✨

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