Gouri in Gangnam: Results, Side Effects, Pain and Treatment Intervals
Hello, I am Dr. Ha Jaeseon, medical director of PO:VE Clinic Dosan.
Today, we will learn about Gouri, a popular skin booster these days.
What kind of procedure is Gouri? (Effects and Ingredients)
Gouri is an injection that helps your skin produce collagen.
Collagen is a component that makes skin firm, but it gradually decreases with age.
Since Gouri injections help produce collagen,
you can expect effects such as improved skin elasticity, fine wrinkles, skin texture,
and pores.
The main ingredient of Gouri, PCL,
is also used as a material for sutures
used in wound closure.
It is gradually broken down and eliminated by the body over time.
Specifically, Gouri's PCL ingredient is
in a completely dissolved liquid state, like water,
which is designed to spread evenly under the skin
while reducing the risk of nodules.
When will the effects be visible?
About 2 weeks after injection,
you can feel the effect of improved skin texture.
From 4 weeks onwards, collagen synthesis
begins in earnest,
and you can feel the improvement in skin elasticity even more.
Generally, the maximum effect appears
after about 3 months.
In a study using PCL, the main ingredient of Gouri,
for eye wrinkles,
patients showed improvement in wrinkles at 2, 4, and 12 weeks,
with the maximum effect observed at 12 weeks.
What about side effects?
Since Gouri is in liquid form,
the risk of nodules is much lower compared to other collagen boosters.
However, Gouri forms a mesh-like structure under the skin.
If bruising occurs within this structure, it is rarely reported that the bruising can last for several weeks to several months.
So far, I have not encountered a case where bruising lasted for several weeks in my patients,
but it is important to perform the procedure carefully to avoid bruising.
What about pain?
The pain is minimal.
I usually inject Gouri
into the superficial layer of the skin,
because this way, bruising does not occur and the effect is good.
Since it is injected into the superficial layer,
if anesthesia is sufficiently administered,
the procedure can be performed without any pain.
How often should I get it?
It is recommended to receive 2-3 sessions at 4-week intervals,
followed by maintenance treatments once every 6 months to a year.
The duration of effect can also be considered
as approximately 6 months to 1 year.
However, the duration of effect may vary
depending on individual skin condition and
personal circumstances,
so there may be slight differences from person to person.
Who is it recommended for?
Gouri helps to generate collagen,
so it is recommended for the following individuals:
Those whose skin elasticity has decreased compared to before,
and whose skin is starting to sag.
Those with thin skin
and concerns about fine wrinkles.
Those who want overall improvement in skin texture.
Those who are afraid of pain
and hesitate to get skin boosters.
Additionally, if injected with a water-glowing injection,
you can also achieve a moisturizing effect,
and the duration of effect is extended, so
it is recommended to get them together.
Today, we learned about Gouri injections.
Gouri is
one of the good skin boosters,
but the most suitable procedure may vary
depending on the individual's facial condition.
Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a doctor
before undergoing the procedure.
