Skin Quality: Tips for Radiant Skin Without Filters

Even with good skincare and a complete routine, do you still find your skin looking dull, makeup not adhering well, enlarged pores, and your skin not as refined as you hoped? One reason might be your "Skin Quality" that isn't strong enough.

Medically speaking, "healthy skin" isn't just about fairness or being acne-free, but refers to skin that is moisturized, plump, elastic, with tight pores, and naturally reflective—all essential elements for clear, radiant skin without heavy makeup.

In this article, the doctor will introduce you to what Skin Quality is, why it's important, and which clinical procedures can safely and sustainably restore your skin to be strong and radiant like Glass Skin.

What is Skin Quality?

Skin Quality refers to the condition of skin that has "good quality" in all dimensions—not just fairness or absence of acne, but including moisturized, plump skin with tight pores, even skin tone, smoothness, and inherent elasticity. These are the true foundations of genuinely healthy skin.

Medically, the meaning of Skin Quality covers deep skin structures, such as:

• Collagen and elastin content in the dermis
• Skin's water retention capability
• Oil-moisture balance
• Cell turnover rate and repair processes

These are factors behind the "healthy clear skin" that many desire, which cannot be immediately seen with the naked eye but can be felt through touch or from how the skin responds to skincare or makeup.

How to tell if your skin has good Skin Quality?

• Skin looks clear even without makeup
• Skin is elastic and bouncy to the touch
• Makeup adheres well and lasts long without dryness or flaking
• Pores are tight with smooth skin texture
• No frequent allergic reactions, redness, or flaking

Why treat Skin Quality at a clinic?

In reality, caring for beautiful, clear skin can be done in many ways—from applying creams to eating well or getting enough rest. But in many cases, the doctor finds that "home care alone may not be enough," especially for chronic skin issues like persistent dryness, enlarged pores, dullness, or premature wrinkles.

Restoring Skin Quality at a clinic is an option that's "more precise, deeper, and targeted" because we can use medical technology or procedures to stimulate collagen production and restore skin structure from within in a way regular skincare cannot.

Advantages of clinical Skin Quality restoration

• Works deep into the real skin layers (Dermis / SMAS Layer) - Many treatments such as Rejuran, Exosome, Ultherapy Prime, Ultraformer III, Sylfirm X Plus, Oligio, etc., can penetrate to the inner skin layers to directly stimulate cell repair, unlike creams that only penetrate the outer skin.
• Faster results with research support - Injections or energy waves have clear effects on collagen and elastin production in a short time, with some cases showing results within 7-14 days.
• Personalized design by doctors - Skin assessment with specialized cameras or medical history taking helps select techniques appropriate for each case, such as oily skin, sensitive skin, or skin that has undergone multiple laser treatments.

Is home skincare not good?

Home skincare remains "necessary and important," but clinical procedures help "shorten the timeframe" and "unlock chronic skin problems" more effectively. It's like strengthening your skin's foundation, then building upon it with ongoing care.

How is Skin Quality different from fillers and Botox?

This is a question the doctor frequently receives from patients. Many people mistakenly believe that getting fillers or Botox is skin care, but in reality, Skin Quality and Fillers/Botox have completely different purposes and mechanisms.

Skin Quality is "caring for skin health from within"

Procedures that focus on restoring Skin Quality aim to stimulate the skin's natural production of collagen, elastin, and natural skin-filling substances, such as:

• Skin Booster injections to increase moisture
• Rejuran or Exosome to repair deep skin cells
• Lasers to stimulate cell turnover and generate new skin

The result is more refined skin, smaller pores, even skin tone, and healthy clear skin without makeup.

Filler = Filling sunken areas

Filler is used to fill deep creases such as cheek lines, under eyes, chin, forehead, or sunken temples by directly injecting hyaluronic acid (HA).

• Results in a fuller, less gaunt face
• Immediate results
• Doesn't change skin quality

Botox = Inhibits muscle contraction

Botox (Botulinum toxin) works by inhibiting the function of muscles that cause wrinkles, such as jaw lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet.

• Helps make the face look smoother and tighter
• Wrinkles appear diminished
• No effect on moisture or skin clarity

What Skin Quality restoration techniques are available in clinics?

Currently, there are many options for restoring Skin Quality, depending on individual skin issues and basic skin conditions. Most clinics commonly use:

Skin Booster (HA / PDRN / PN)

This group involves "direct injection of nourishing substances into the skin" to restore skin from within, such as:

• HA (Hyaluronic Acid): Increases moisture, plumps skin, provides immediate radiance
• PDRN (from salmon DNA): Stimulates cell repair, reduces inflammation
• PN / Nucleofill: Reinforces deep skin cell structure at the DNA level

Suitable for: Dry skin, dehydrated skin, tired skin, enlarged pores

Rejuran Healer

One of the most popular programs for those wanting deep skin restoration at the cellular level, also using salmon DNA extract, but focusing on stimulating the body's natural repair processes:

• Restores deteriorated cells
• Firmer skin, brighter complexion
• Reduces sensitivity to irritation

Suitable for: Sensitive skin, thin skin, people who have had frequent laser treatments

Exosome Therapy

A new technology gaining popularity! Uses nano-molecular cell communication (Exosomes), which are cell communication mechanisms for self-repair, specifically:

• Stimulates collagen production
• Reduces skin inflammation
• Increases elasticity

Suitable for: Those needing urgent skin restoration after intensive procedures

Mesotherapy (Meso Bright / Meso Glow)

Injection of special skincare formulas into the superficial skin layers, such as vitamin C, glutathione, coenzymes, etc., for specific restoration:

• Reduces dullness
• Increases brightness
• Smooth, Glass Skin-like texture

Suitable for: People with sun-darkened skin, worn-out skin, or insufficient rest

Pico Laser / Q-Switch Laser

Lasers that use high-frequency energy to stimulate new skin cell turnover:

• Evens skin tone
• Diminishes dark spots and acne marks
• Brightens skin without peeling

Suitable for: Skin with dark spots, melasma, freckles, or uneven skin tone

What skin-conditioning fillers are available at Smooth Clinic?

Belotero Revive

The world's first skin-focused filler that combines Hyaluronic acid and Glycerol to enhance skin restoration effectiveness.

Hyaluronic acid has properties that retain moisture, maintain hydration and skin elasticity, can store up to 1,000 times its weight in water, and also stimulates collagen production, restoring and improving deteriorated skin.

Glycerol has properties that absorb water and moisture from inner skin layers to outer skin, acting like a moisture-locking shield that helps Hyaluronic acid adhere to the skin more effectively for longer-lasting results, typically 6-9 months.

Belotero Revive injections can deeply restore and improve skin quality—smoothing, plumping, and hydrating skin while addressing dry skin, fine lines, sagging, and enlarged pores.

Juvederm Volite

A Hyaluronic acid filler with the smallest and softest molecules in Vycross technology, developed by Allergan from the United States, giving the filler good properties for water retention and maintaining skin moisture for up to 9 months.

After Juvederm Volite injection, there is no lumpiness, it adheres well to the skin, helps increase moisture from inside out, improves outer skin condition, reveals smooth, plump skin, reduces wrinkles, and tightens pores.

Flore Aqua-s

A Biphasic Filler that combines Cross-linked HA and Non cross-linked HA, manufactured using HCCL (Highly Completed Cross-Linking) technology with a 3D Matrix structure that makes the filler highly stable and long-lasting. It also features PP-Process (Particle Plastic Process) technology that makes filler molecules uniform in size, creating a natural appearance that blends well with the skin.

Flore Aqua-s filler has a light, thin gel texture with small molecules that effectively condition facial skin, helps restore skin and stimulate collagen production, while increasing moisture for radiant, hydrated skin, with results lasting approximately 6-8 months.

Who is suitable for Skin Quality treatments?

Many people mistakenly believe that Skin Quality care is only for "dry or deteriorated skin," but actually, the doctor wants you to see that restoring Skin Quality is about building a "good skin foundation" suitable for almost all skin types, especially people in these groups:

1. People who feel their "skin isn't as clear as it should be" despite good skin care, complete skincare routine, but skin still looks dull, darkens easily, or makeup doesn't adhere well → This indicates skin structure may be deteriorating, requiring internal stimulation.
2. Dry, dehydrated skin with enlarged pores indicates unbalanced skin quality, such as lack of moisture in skin layers or reduced collagen. Skin Quality restoration will help replenish moisture and restore skin firmness, making it more refined.
3. People beginning to develop small wrinkles or skin lacking elasticity. Even if not yet needing fillers or Botox, skin that looks "easily tired" or "not as bright as before" signals it's time to start caring for Skin Quality.
4. Those who have had intensive laser treatments or treatments. Multiple laser or HIFU treatments may thin skin structure or weaken skin cells. In such cases, restoring Skin Quality with Exosome, Rejuran, or Skin Booster will help strengthen the skin's armor to restore its strength.
5. Those wanting a "Glass Skin" look with natural radiance. The doctor assures you that the trend of clear, radiant Korean-style skin doesn't come from creams alone but requires deep skin restoration for healthy skin from within.

What can Skin Quality help with?

Many may still be unsure "what benefits come from Skin Quality care?" or "how is it different from applying cream?" Clinical Skin Quality restoration can improve skin in multiple aspects—structure, feel, and radiance—as follows:

1. Increases internal skin moisture. Dehydrated skin looks dull, lackluster, and makeup adheres poorly. Skin Booster injections or deep hydration technology helps skin become plump and radiant from within without relying on makeup.
2. More refined skin with smaller pores. Skin Quality restoration stimulates collagen and elastin production, making skin structure firmer, resulting in tighter-looking pores, smoother skin, and a slick touch.
3. Radiant, plump Glass Skin. When skin has good moisture, collagen, and structure, it reflects light well, appears hydrated, and naturally glows—the secret behind the Korean clear skin many dream of.
4. Even skin tone, reduced dark spots and blemishes. In cases of dull skin, uneven skin tone, or acne marks, Skin Quality restoration helps accelerate cell turnover and restore natural pigmentation.
5. Stronger skin with reduced irritation. Especially with Exosome or Rejuran techniques that focus on cell repair and restoration of skin barrier, helping skin respond better to environmental factors, becoming less sensitive to sun, wind, or dust than before.
6. Faster skin recovery after laser or other procedures. Skin Quality care is an important foundation that helps skin recover faster after laser, HIFU, or intensive treatments, as internally strong skin has better self-healing abilities.

Steps for Skin Quality Treatment

For those planning to rejuvenate their skin at a clinic, you might wonder "How should I prepare?" or "How long will it take?" Today, I'll explain the detailed steps in an easy-to-understand way, whether it's your first time or you've done it before.

Pre-Treatment Preparation

Before receiving treatment, I recommend some minor preparation to optimize results and reduce the risk of side effects, such as:

• Avoid certain medications/vitamins like aspirin, vitamin E, fish oil, or medications that affect blood clotting for at least 3-5 days before treatment
• Discontinue skincare with AHA, BHA, Retinol to prevent skin thinning or irritation during treatment
• Avoid waxing, scrubbing, or laser treatments in the target area approximately 3-7 days in advance
• Come without makeup on the treatment day for cleanliness and sterility in the treatment area

Steps During Treatment

On the actual treatment day, there will be steps where the clinic provides close care. Typically, the entire process takes about 30-60 minutes depending on the type of procedure:

1. Medical history consultation with a doctor to analyze skin condition, problems, and select the most suitable method
2. Facial cleansing to remove makeup and residue in preparation for treatment
3. Applying numbing cream (if necessary) for cases involving needles or equipment that may cause slight discomfort
4. Beginning the selected treatment such as Skin Booster injection, Rejuran, Pico laser, etc.
5. Cold compress or soothing mask application after treatment

Does it Hurt During Treatment?

The sensation during treatment depends on the type of treatment:

• Skin Booster / Rejuran: You may feel slight stinging during injection, but numbing cream helps reduce the sensation
• Exosome: Often injected with Meso, feels like gentle pinches
• Laser (Pico/Q-Switch): Warm sensation or light tapping, but not painful

If you're concerned about discomfort, I can assess and adjust techniques to make it as comfortable as possible.

Post-Skin Quality Treatment Care

After Skin Quality rejuvenation, whether through Skin Booster, Rejuran, Exosome injections, or clear skin laser treatments, self-care during the first 24-72 hours significantly impacts long-term results. I'll explain in detail with comprehensive care guidelines:

What Should You Avoid?

After treatment, your skin will be more "sensitive" than usual, so avoid these irritants:

• No makeup / foundation for at least 24 hours
• Avoid intense sunlight and regularly apply sunscreen
• Avoid intense exercise / sauna / steam bath for 1-2 days
• Avoid skin scrubs / fruit acids / retinol for 3-5 days
• Avoid touching / scratching the treated area

What Additional Skincare Can You Use?

Post-treatment skin responds well to nourishment, so choose products that focus on soothing and strengthening the skin barrier, such as:

• Gentle moisturizers to increase skin hydration and reduce irritation
• Nourishing serums with anti-inflammatory ingredients like B5, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica
• Sunscreen formulated for sensitive skin with SPF 30 or higher, without fragrance or alcohol

I recommend avoiding products containing acids (AHA/BHA/Retinol) temporarily until your skin becomes stronger

How Long is Recovery?

• Generally, no recovery time needed, but some may experience slight redness or swelling in the treated area, which usually subsides within 1-3 days
• In cases of injections or deeper laser treatments, there may be small bruises that can be concealed with makeup the next day and will fade within 3-7 days

Approximate Prices for Skin Quality Treatments

Skin Quality rejuvenation offers various methods, each with unique benefits and different price ranges. I'll divide the approximate prices by types of procedures commonly used in clinics:

Skin Booster (HA / PDRN / PN)

• Average price: 4,000 - 12,000 Baht/session
• Depends on type of nourishing substance, such as:
  • Regular HA: Starting from 4,000-6,000 Baht
  • PDRN (Salmon DNA): Starting from 6,000-9,000 Baht
  • PN or Nucleofill: Around 8,000-12,000 Baht

Rejuran Healer

• Average price: 6,000 - 15,000 Baht/session
• Available in various types such as Rejuran Classic, Rejuran i (under eyes), Rejuran S (acne scars)

Exosome Therapy

• Average price: 9,000 - 18,000 Baht/session
• Cellular repair technology suitable for those seeking deep and visible results

Meso Bright / Meso Glow

• Average price: 1,500 - 3,500 Baht/session
• Suitable for those focusing on clear skin, reducing dullness, and wanting quick results in a short period

Pico Laser / Q-Switch

• Average price: 3,000 - 7,000 Baht/session
• Helps with skin brightness, reduces dark spots, and evens skin tone

Are There Side Effects from Skin Quality Treatments?

Skin Quality rejuvenation through medical procedures is considered highly safe, especially when performed by specialist physicians in standard clinics. However, all procedures may have "minor side effects" which are usually temporary and resolve within a few days.

Symptoms Considered "Normal" After Skin Quality Treatments

• Slight redness / swelling from needle or laser skin stimulation → resolves within 1-3 days
• Slight skin tightness or itching resulting from skin cell stimulation, feeling like mild electricity or warmth
• Occasional bruising (needle procedures only) especially in people with many subcutaneous blood vessels, which can be concealed with makeup and fades in 3-7 days
• Small scabs or mild peeling may occur in cases using deep laser stimulation → heals naturally and scabs should not be picked

Symptoms That "Require Immediate Medical Consultation"

• Hot swelling and redness lasting more than 3 days
• Abnormal pain or tenderness
• Itchy rash across the face or blisters
• Fever or chills (very rare)

If you experience these symptoms, promptly return to your doctor for a detailed assessment.

How to Reduce Risk of Side Effects

• Choose only dermatologists or skin specialists for treatment
• Always inform your doctor if you have underlying conditions or allergies
• Strictly follow both pre and post-treatment instructions
• Avoid using potentially irritating products during the first 3-5 days

How Soon Will I See Results from Skin Quality Treatments?

A popular question is "After Skin Booster injection or laser treatment, when will I see results?" I want to clarify that Skin Quality treatment results aren't immediate like fillers or Botox, but gradually improve naturally and last longer, as they rejuvenate from the "skin cell level."

Will I See Results After the First Treatment?

• Most will notice immediately increased skin hydration after treatment (especially with Skin Boosters)
• Skin radiance and smoothness will become more noticeable within 3-7 days
• Results become more prominent when the skin begins producing new collagen within 2-4 weeks

How Many Sessions Until I See Clear Results?

Recommended to continue 3-5 sessions, spaced 2-4 weeks apart depending on the procedure type, such as:

How Long Do Results Last?

• With a complete course and good care, results can last 3-6 months or longer
• For some with good skin response or consistent skincare, results may last up to 9-12 months

Continuous nourishment and avoiding skin-damaging factors (such as intense sun exposure, smoking, late nights) will significantly extend the results.

How to Make Results Last Longer?

After investing in procedures to rejuvenate your skin for clarity and radiance, "maintaining long-lasting results" is equally important. Although Skin Quality rejuvenation helps build collagen and improve skin structure, if you return to your previous lifestyle without proper care, results may fade faster.

Avoid Skin-Damaging Factors

• Intense sunlight: UV rays are the number one collagen destroyer. I recommend applying sunscreen daily, even without direct sun exposure, choosing SPF 30-50 or higher
• Late nights / insufficient rest: Skin repair hormones are best released during sleep between 10 PM-11 PM
• Smoking / alcohol: Directly affects blood circulation and skin cell regeneration

Use Skincare That "Enhances Results"

After procedures, your skin will respond better to nourishment. I recommend products in these categories:

• Moisturizers that help retain water in the skin such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid
• Serums that stimulate skin repair such as B5, peptides, amino acids
• Antioxidants such as vitamin C (should be used after skin has strengthened)
• Avoid strong exfoliating skincare unless necessary, as it may thin the skin

Simple Yet Effective Lifestyle Adjustments

• Drink 1.5-2 liters of water daily to maintain subsurface hydration
• Exercise regularly to stimulate blood circulation
• Consume vegetables, fruits, natural vitamins, and healthy fats

Summary

Skin Quality is the true foundation of healthy skin, not just white skin or acne-free skin, but refers to skin that is hydrated, plump, with tight pores, smooth and strong from within. Rejuvenating Skin Quality through medical procedures such as Skin Booster, Rejuran, Exosome, or clear skin laser treatments is an option that helps deeply balance the skin, providing clearer and more sustainable results than external nourishment alone. It's suitable for all skin types looking to restore clarity, health, and radiance without relying on makeup.