First published: 2024-08-07 / Last reviewed: 2026-05-28
This is a Levinas guide compiled by Dr. Choi Byeong-geun of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk (3 minutes walk from Konkuk Univ. Station Exit 1).
Once you notice your jawline has collapsed after washing your face, it continues to bother you. The biggest cause of reduced elasticity is natural aging, but UV rays, nutritional imbalance, and stress can also accelerate it. Unlike methods that lift the surface, let's examine why strengthening the deep fascia can change elasticity.
What is Deep Fascia?
Deep fascia is a tissue that supports muscle and fat tissue under the skin and provides elasticity. Just as a good canvas is the foundation when drawing a picture, you need to strengthen the most basic foundation to firmly support the skin. Therefore, there is an approach that focuses on this support layer before the surface.
Difference from Radiofrequency and Ultrasound
| Category | General Radiofrequency/Ultrasound | Deep Fascia Stimulation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Main Action | Dermis and surface-focused | Deep fascia and support structures |
| Approach | Lifts by heat transfer | Strengthens the support layer |
Commonly known radiofrequency or ultrasound have been used for a long time, but the approach of strengthening the deep fascia focuses on treating the subcutaneous fascia, ligaments, and muscle layers that support the skin.
Collagen and Lymph
- Stimulates the deep fascia to promote collagen production, which helps with long-term elasticity management.
- Helps lymphatic circulation to improve skin tone and complexion.
- Also helps reduce inflammation and swelling.
Since it addresses not only elasticity but also lymphatic circulation, you can expect changes that lead to a brighter complexion.
Consult if you are curious about the approach of strengthening from within
Tight Muscles and Contours
Strengthening the deep fascia also helps relax tight muscles and create clear contours. Sometimes, when people try to make their face look smaller by stimulating it with a gua sha on their own, pressing the wrong area can actually make it look larger. This is why the process of diagnosing the condition and approaching it is important.
Pain and Check-up
It uses extracorporeal shockwave therapy to relax tight tissues and helps excrete accumulated waste products and aged cells. Pain varies from person to person, but it is generally not severe, and the recovery period is short. However, the condition of the deep fascia differs for each individual, so it is better to check it in detail before starting.
If you want to strengthen your elasticity from within, please inquire via consultation chat. Suitability can be confirmed through a consultation with Dr. Choi Byeong-geun.
Authored by: Dr. Choi Byeong-geun (Chief Director of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk / Member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine, the Korean Filler Society, etc.) Last Reviewed: 2026-05-28
This article provides general information about procedures and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. The suitability and results of procedures may vary depending on the individual.