Hello from the other side of the world! 

I’m traveling to Seoul for other reasons next month, but when I went to my doctor to get my usual procedures, he spoke to me about Ultracol 200. It was very expensive and I I wanted to give it a thought. Then, ‘oh, I could get it in Korea. I’m actually going where it comes from’. 

I like to study every possibility thoroughly before deciding on something, so I got lost into Korean skincare procedures for two days. And here I am with questions. 

I’m 40, European white with freckles (I love them, I don’t want to attenuate them), technically not a redhead, but strawberry blonde. I tend to get very pink (and hot) on extremities (nose and cheeks). 

I feel my skin is always dry and I used to have big cheek baby face but I lost a lot of weight recently. 

I do Botox (eyes-nose and forehead, done a month ago) and Fillmed NCTF 135 HA every six months since 2.5 years, and do self microneedling every 10 days with basic products. 

I’d take any advice on Korean products that might be useful for home routine as well. 

I tried PRP but hated it, it was very painful and I stayed bruised for two weeks. I failed to see if it had worked or not, but never again anyway. 

My main concerns are the deep lines and the tiny ones, and looking more ‘hydrated’. May be less pink, but I also don’t want to loose too many freckles. The size of my pores doesn’t bother me. I have super thin skin. 

I’m looking for the most efficient things I could do in two weeks, of course with the least pain, and minimal downtime/bruising. And don’t mind tiny bruises, needle bumps or being a bit red, but I don’t want to appear like I have been beaten up for two weeks. 

 I still want to visit the city, go to restaurants, and most importantly, I’ll have physical activity (running and stairs) for three hours at night (this is the reason I’m traveling for -immersive theater- so this is not negotiable). 

I’d like a treatment that would be effective after one time or that I could renew the next week if necessary. I don’t absolutely need something that I can see ‘directly’. 

I’m of course willing to listen to a doctor and their knowledge and advice, but I have to be as sure as I can be they can be trusted. 

I’d also like to know what you think about the following, what you would choose that can fit my wishlist, and maybe where to get it, or several (I’d do my own research as well of course). If I’m comfortable, I’d do everything in the same place, except if they specialize in different therapies. 

In whatever order is best,

I’m pretty sure I would want 

\- RE2O for a solid base. But is it worth the price if only done once? It can’t be done twice in two weeks I guess?  

Then 

\- Rejuran (hb) with it? For the thin skin? 

\- Hilowave would be good? Or Oligio (x)? 

\- Or Radiesse / Volassom? But that would be more for the thicker zones? 

\- Is Gouri used regularly in Seoul? I heard it’s thick…

And 

\- Potenza microneedling would be of use? 

\- Would Ultherapy (prime) 600 be worth it? Or should I try something lighter (also in price), as Liftera or Xerf? 

\- Skin Botox would be a nice extra as it’s so cheap. 

Thank you very much for your time and any impur you may give to help me see clearer and advance my research in any direction. 

Different skin treatment advice