Gangnam Skincare Story. How Many Skin Booster Sessions Are Needed to Finish?

There is a question that is almost never missed in skin booster consultations. 

“How many sessions are needed to finish?”

Some places say three sessions, and others say five. 

However, before choosing the number of skin booster sessions, there is something you should look at first.

The answer is written in the approval text

Each product has a purpose of use approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), and that text can be found in the product instructions.

For example, the official instructions for Rejuran state the purpose of use as follows: **“used to temporarily improve facial wrinkles in adults”**.

The word to look closely at here is **“temporarily”**. This doesn't mean it's ineffective; it means it's not a method where the state is maintained permanently after one session. It is already defined that way at the approval stage.

So, to the question “How many sessions until it's over?”, this is actually a more accurate answer. 

It is not a procedure designed to have an end. We also mention this first when consulting at Secret Clinic.

Why is it temporary?

Two factors overlap.

First, what is injected does not remain. Most ingredients injected into the skin decompose and are absorbed over time. It is different in nature from procedures that inject substances that remain in the body as they are.

Second, aging continues regardless of the procedure. Time does not stop at the point improved by the procedure; it proceeds again from that point. Therefore, if left alone, it returns to its original flow.

When you combine these two, there is only one conclusion. It's not that there is a finishing point, but that there is a maintenance phase.

Then what is a “3-session set”?

When you first start, you are often guided by a bundle of several sessions. This doesn't mean it's wrong. It makes it easier to schedule and organizes the costs.

However, bundles are for guidance and are not medically defined treatment stages. If you interpret it to mean that a certain line is completed once you finish 3 sessions, your judgment will be misguided.

So, when you are guided through a bundle, there are good things to ask together. **“What will have changed once those sessions are over?”** and **“What happens if I stop in the middle?”** Consultations that provide these answers are generally reliable.

Why it's better not to fix the number of sessions in advance

Even if the same product and the same amount are injected, the magnitude and speed of the reaction vary from person to person. This is because skin thickness, condition, age, and lifestyle habits are different.

Therefore, if you fix the number of sessions at the start, one of two things happens. Those who react well receive more than necessary, and those who react slowly end up disappointed as the results differ from expectations even after completing all sessions.

Deciding on the next step after seeing the results of the first session may seem tedious, but it ultimately results in less waste. If you are comparing several dermatologists near Gangnam Station, you can see whether they suggest fixing the number of sessions from the first consultation or not.

What to look for after the first session to decide?

When deciding on the next procedure, these are generally the things we look at:

· Whether the skin texture has changed — changes in the way makeup sits or smoothness
· Whether the visibility of fine wrinkles has changed
· How much reaction there was at the injection site and how long it lasted
· Whether there was any discomfort that could interfere with daily life

It is difficult to compare because these are changes that are hard to measure with the naked eye, so it helps to take photos at the same angle in a bright place. It is more accurate than memory.

Limitations and Risks You Should Know

Since it is a procedure that injects ingredients into the skin with a needle, there may be redness, swelling, bruising, and pain at the injection site, which usually subside within a few days. It is also a reported reaction for the injection site to feel thick for a while.

Depending on the product, there are cases where it should not be used or should be used with caution. These include cases where you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an autoimmune disease, are taking anticoagulants or immunosuppressants, or if the skin at the treatment site is damaged. Secret Clinic also checks these items first in the medical interview.

Furthermore, the MFDS advises that products injected into the skin must be approved drugs or medical devices. Injecting cosmetics into the skin does not fall under this. Asking what product is being used is not an excessive request.

In Summary

There is no single correct answer for the number of skin booster sessions. This is because it is not designed as a procedure with an end, as even the approval text defines it as temporary improvement.

The injected ingredients are absorbed over time and aging continues. Therefore, if you change the question from “How many sessions until it's over?” to **“What will change if I receive it once in my current state?”**, the judgment becomes easier.

After hearing that answer and trying it once, you can decide on the next step then. Secret Clinic also sets the number of skin booster sessions in this order.