WHY LAYER
Our approach to care
Six standards of care at Layer
Time to listen to your concerns.
Attention to your comfort during treatment.
Support as you recover at home.
These six principles guide our care, from your first consultation through recovery.
Explore the six principles
01CONSULTATION
One doctor, from consultation to treatment.
The doctor who listens, assesses your skin and treats you is the same person.
Every patient at Layer consults directly with Dr. Sijin Park. She plans your care and performs the treatment herself. Whether the goal is a more defined jawline or addressing sagging cheeks, the purpose agreed on at consultation guides the treatment.
We explain what a treatment may change and what it may not be able to address. Ask the doctor who will treat you directly, and make your decision once your questions have been answered.
02PLANNING
Your lifting plan, checked three times.
Keeping the plan in focus, from consultation to the end of treatment.
We assess skin thickness, firmness, volume loss and sagging through visual examination and touch. After deciding whether lifting or restoring volume should come first, we plan the areas and sequence of treatment. When lifting is needed, we review and refine the plan at three stages.
- 01
At consultation: agree on the approach.
We consider your facial balance and the changes you want, then draw up an initial plan identifying the areas to focus on.
- 02
Before treatment: check the plan again.
We bring a printed copy of the treatment plan. Just before treatment, we reassess your face, checking symmetry, target areas and treatment depth.
- 03
During treatment: reassess the target areas.
We account for changes in your facial contours when you lie down. Keeping your face steady, we locate the underlying bones and structures by touch so we can treat the planned areas even if the markings fade.
03COMFORT PROTOCOL
Layer’s five-step comfort protocol
From numbing and needle selection to formulation, delivery and monitoring your skin.
Comfort is not something we address only once, just before treatment. We consider your procedure and skin condition at every stage, from preparation through treatment.
We use premium numbing cream and give it time to work.
J-PRO is a premium numbing cream containing 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine. It numbs the skin’s surface to help reduce the discomfort of a needle entering the skin.
We apply a thick layer suited to the treatment area and your skin, using cotton and a protective covering where needed to keep it in place. We allow enough time for it to work; we do not skimp on the cream or shorten numbing time to fit the next appointment.
Fine 33G, 34G and 35G needles, chosen for the procedure.
Gauge, or G, indicates needle thickness: the higher the number, the finer the needle. A 34G needle has an outer diameter of about 0.18 mm. Fine needles reduce resistance as they enter the skin, which can help ease the initial sting.
We select fine needles in 33G, 34G or 35G as appropriate for the procedure. We do not cut costs on the needle that touches your skin.
We study formulations to ease injection discomfort.
Injections can be uncomfortable both when the needle enters and as the product is delivered. We study formulations intended to reduce this part of the discomfort and apply them in our treatments.
Manual injections or X-Injector: choosing the delivery method.
X-Injector is a powered medical device that delivers a set amount of product through several fine needles.
For patients who are sensitive to injection discomfort, X-Injector offers an alternative to manual injections. We use it for skin-booster treatments when the patient requests it.
We monitor your skin and adjust intensity and cooling.
During treatment, we monitor sensations of heat, skin reactions and skin temperature, adjusting treatment intensity and cooling accordingly.
04YOUR APPOINTMENT
We do not double-book your appointment.
Less unnecessary waiting. Enough time for your care.
We do not schedule overlapping appointments in the same time slot. Consultation, numbing and treatment are all considered when we arrange your visit, helping reduce unnecessary waiting.
Less waiting. More time for the care you need.
05THE DETAILS
From medication storage to a fresh towel.
Genuine products and device tips, with each product used in the right amount.
We carefully manage expiry dates and storage conditions for injectable products. Anything that no longer meets its storage requirements is discarded.
Towels and headbands that touch your skin are used for one patient before being changed. We also place fresh towels and covers wherever bare skin touches the bedding, with regular laundering and replacement.
- Genuine products and device tips
- The correct amount of each product
- Expiry dates and storage checked
- Fresh towels and headbands for each patient
Even familiar procedures get a fresh review.
We study and review even procedures we perform regularly. Dr. Park attends medical meetings at least three times a month and continues study sessions with fellow doctors to discuss current techniques and complications.
Within the clinic, we review and refine product preparation, injection methods and treatment sequences. Familiarity alone is not a reason to keep doing things the same way.
06FOLLOW-UP CARE
We check in a few days after treatment.
Treatment ends. Our care continues.
A few days after treatment, we check how you are feeling and whether anything is uncomfortable. We review swelling, bruising and your recovery, then offer guidance and follow-up care based on how you are doing.
Before treatment, we also explain what to expect during recovery, how to care for your skin at home and when to contact the clinic promptly. You should not have to work it all out on your own once you get home.
On treatment day, cleansing, treatment and aftercare take place in a private room. Once you are home, we continue to follow your recovery.
THE LAYER STANDARD
Questions about treatment or pain? Ask Dr. Park directly.
We will assess your skin and listen to your concerns,
and explain what to expect from treatment through recovery.