Baek Ji-young, what did you do to your face? I got swollen after receiving this procedure, which was said to be very painful.

Singer Baek Ji-young (48) said she received lifting treatment at a dermatologist.

Recently, a video was posted on the YouTube channel ‘Baek Z Young’ with the title ‘A restaurant with octopus so firm that even Baek Ji-young’s eyes were drawn to it.’

In the video, after eating spicy octopus, Baek Ji-young said, “I think my clown looks like this now. “I think it looks like this because it’s so spicy,” he said, raising his cheekbones.

He went on to say that he was worried when the dermatologist told him not to eat too salty and spicy foods, adding, “I had Ulthera and Thermage treatment, but my face was very swollen. “It’s been 15 years since I had this done,” he said about receiving the procedure.

At the same time, Baek Ji-young said, “I tried it once before I got married, but it hurt too much so I didn’t do it. They said it would be okay once the swelling on my face went down.”

Thermage and Ulthera promote collagen production and improve skin sagging.

Among the treatments Baek Ji-young underwent, Thermage is a treatment that delivers powerful high-frequency heat to the dermal layer to induce collagen production and increase skin density. In particular, the cooling system is activated during the procedure to protect the epidermis from heat damage and help improve overall wrinkles and sagging.

However, the high-frequency heat may cause temporary redness or swelling in the treatment area, which usually disappears within a few hours to 2-3 days. Additionally, due to the nature of high-frequency equipment, if excessive energy is concentrated in a specific area, side effects such as burns and fat atrophy may occur.

Next, Ulthera focuses high-intensity focused ultrasound waves on one spot and penetrates deep into the skin. It leads to collagen production by reaching the fascia layer of the skin at a depth of 4.5mm, which was difficult to access with existing lifting procedures, including Thermage.

However, if ultrasound energy affects the fat layer, the fat may decrease and sagging cheeks may occur. In particular, it tends to appear more often in people who have a constitutionally thin layer of fat. Other than that, like Thermage, skin redness and swelling may occur temporarily.

These procedures may cause pain because heat and energy are transferred to the skin and tissues beneath the skin. Ulthera stimulates the deep layers of the skin, so you may feel a stabbing pain, while Thermage acts on the epidermis and dermis layers, so the skin surface may tingle. In particular, if your skin is thin or sensitive, you are more likely to feel pain.

Eating spicy food can increase skin temperature and cause redness and swelling.

Ulthera and Thermage are both treatments that generate heat in the skin to induce collagen production. Therefore, immediately after the procedure, the skin is already irritated by heat, so it is best to avoid additional actions that increase body temperature and facial temperature.

Consuming spicy food, which Baek Ji-young was concerned about, also generates heat in the body and dilates blood vessels, making the face flush. This adds unnecessary stress to the skin and can worsen any minor swelling or redness that may occur after the procedure.

Additionally, spicy foods can cause sweating on the face or increase oil secretion on the skin surface, which can irritate pores. If you are stimulated in this way, your skin may not regenerate smoothly after the procedure.

Therefore, it is best to avoid spicy foods as well as hot foods and drinks, alcohol, and saunas for 2 to 3 days after the procedure. Instead, you should use mild skin care products and minimize external stimulation to achieve optimal results.