Are there skin clinic treatments that suit winter in particular?
When the cold wind starts, more people come in saying, “I heard lifting is something you do in winter.” That is half right. The season does not change the treatment, but in winter the calendar works a little in your favour.
The short answer
No treatment works better because it is winter. I found no human study showing that the radiofrequency lifting or injection treatments we use work differently by season. Still, radiofrequency lifting + a collagen booster, whose results come in over 2–3 months, settles by spring if you start now, and for year-end or Lunar New Year gatherings, Botox + skin Botox 2–3 weeks before is the right size. For dry, rough texture, we look at Rejuran or Lituo alongside moisturising. Winter saunas, jjimjilbang and sun on the ski slopes are things to watch after treatment. At Miso Clinic in Daegu I first ask what is on your calendar between now and spring and plan backwards from there.
Does lifting work better in winter?
I could not find such a study. There are no human data showing that the way radiofrequency heat enters the skin, or the way injections build collagen, changes with the season. So I do not tell people that it has to be winter for it to work.
Even so, there is a reason winter is convenient. With radiofrequency lifting and collagen boosters, collagen takes 2–3 months to settle. In biopsy studies there was no new collagen at 2 weeks, type III collagen increased at about 2 months and type I at 3–4 months. Start in November or December and that timing lines up with spring, when lighter clothes come out.
→ Read more: When results show, treatment by treatment
What are the options for a winter calendar?
| Concern or date | Type of treatment | Miso Clinic pairing | What to expect and the limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Want firmness and lift by spring | Radiofrequency lifting + collagen booster | Density · XERF + Juvelook · Gouri | Comes in over 2–3 months. Not for this month’s gathering |
| A year-end or Lunar New Year gathering 2–3 weeks away | Botox or skin Botox | Botox + skin Botox | Works within a few days to 2 weeks. No new treatment in the final week |
| Dry, rough, flaky texture | Material-replenishing skin booster + moisturising | Rejuran or Lituo (Re2O) | Works on texture and glow. Cannot change sagging |
| Hollowing or lost volume | Filler or collagen booster | hyaluronic acid filler first + a collagen booster | Filler right away, boosters slowly. Dissolvable first |
This table is not a research standard; it is my clinical schedule, matching when each treatment shows to a winter calendar. If you have several gatherings, count from the first one.
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What do I do about winter dryness?
In winter, heating dries the air indoors, and even people whose skin was fine say it flakes and their make-up lifts. I soothe this with moisturiser first. Applying moisturiser right after washing, and not washing for long in very hot water, already makes a real difference.
If the skin still feels thin and rough, I look at Rejuran or Lituo. Rejuran works on texture and glow; Lituo fills material directly into the dermis. Neither builds volume. In winter more people talk about rough skin than shine, so I end up suggesting these more often than skin Botox.
If itching or a red rash is severe, or the skin cracks and bleeds, a dermatology check comes before cosmetic treatment.
→ Read more: Which skin booster suits me?
What should I watch for after a winter treatment?
- Jjimjilbang, saunas, hot springs: many people go more often in winter. After a collagen booster or skin booster, I ask you to avoid them completely for the first two days and take care for about a week. On the day of radiofrequency treatment, skip the sauna and heavy drinking too.
- Ski slopes and snowy places: winter does not switch off the sun. Skin can be more sensitive right after treatment, so reapply sunscreen. People who used it daily showed 24% less photoageing over 4.5 years.
- Scarves and masks: try not to rub the treated area hard. Put off massage and gua sha for the first week.
- Checking after radiofrequency: problems such as burns usually appear within 72 hours. If you see blisters or oozing, do not wait; contact us.
→ Read more: Care after radiofrequency treatment
When I see it differently
- If you have a winter trip or business travel abroad, first-time injections move to 2 weeks before departure and radiofrequency to 1 week before.
- With metal or electronic implants in the face, pregnancy or skin inflammation, we do not do radiofrequency that day.
- A thread lift can bring bruising and swelling for 1–2 weeks, so I do not suggest it just before a gathering.
- We do not offer Ulthera, Thermage, Onda, InMode or Shurink.
→ Read more: Treatment before a trip: how many days before?
How does the consultation work, and how do I book?
On a first visit we take photos from the front, at 45 degrees and from the side, and together we pick the one concern that bothers you most. I'll ask about any medications you take, any metal or electronic implants in your face, and whether you might be pregnant, and then I split things into what we can do today and what can wait for later. It's completely fine to come in just for a consultation and go home.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Booking | Naver booking · KakaoTalk chat · Phone +82-53-428-2700 |
| Location | 4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu (Exit 1, Kyungpook National University Hospital Station, Line 3) |
| Hours | Weekdays 11:00–19:00 · Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays |
Winter skin clinic treatments: FAQ
Does lifting work better if I have it in winter?
I found no study showing that results differ by season. Results show after 2–3 months, though, so starting in winter means they settle by spring.
What should I have before the Lunar New Year holiday?
With 2–3 weeks to go, Botox or skin Botox fits. Filler at least 2 weeks before, and no new treatment in the final week.
My skin is very dry in winter. Can treatment help?
Moisturiser comes first. If the skin still feels thin and rough, we look at texture and density with Rejuran or Lituo.
Can I go to a jjimjilbang after treatment?
After a collagen booster or skin booster, avoid it completely for the first two days and take care for about a week. Skip it on the day of radiofrequency treatment too.
Do I need sunscreen in winter too?
Yes, and more so where snow reflects the light, such as ski slopes. Skin can be more sensitive right after treatment.
Where can I get a winter treatment consultation in Daegu?
At Miso Clinic in Daegu (4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Exit 1 of Kyungpook National University Hospital Station). You can book through Naver booking, KakaoTalk or by phone at +82-53-428-2700. Weekdays 11:00–19:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays.
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Who wrote this
Written and reviewed by Lee Chi-Hak, MD, director of Miso Clinic, Daegu. The treatment standards and injection design set out here are the ones we use in practice.
| Medical director | Lee Chi-Hak, MD |
|---|---|
| Address | 4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · Exit 1, Kyungpook National University Hospital Station |
| Phone | +82-53-428-2700 |
| Hours | Weekdays 11:00–19:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) / Saturday 10:00–16:00 (no lunch break) / Closed Sundays and public holidays |
| Columns | All clinical columns |
| Reference library | All booster and device references |
References
- Season and treatment — As of 2026-11-13 I found no human study showing that the radiofrequency lifting or injection treatments Miso Clinic uses work differently by season. The winter schedule is a clinical judgement that matches when results show (when-results-show) with the Miso Clinic columns daegu-year-end-party-treatment and daegu-travel-treatment-timing.
- When results show — Miso Clinic column when-results-show: at day 90, 92% of doctors versus 42% of patients. In biopsies after collagen-stimulating products, no new collagen at 2 weeks, type III at 2 months, type I at 3–4 months.
- Human studies of radiofrequency lifting — Density: Oku 2025 (16 people, 24 weeks); XERF: Hwang 2025 (20 people), Weiss 2026 (39 people), Erlich 2026 (16 people); none had a control group. I could not find a clinical trial of the Oligio Kiss device itself.
- Care after non-invasive radiofrequency — Miso Clinic column after-rf-care: the two clinical trials that described aftercare advised an immediate return to daily life and usual skincare; burns appear within 72 hours, hollowing at 1–4 months (average 2).
- Evidence on PN and PDRN — Miso Clinic column pn-pdrn-difference: the same substance (purified DNA fragments from salmonid fish) with different chain lengths (PDRN short, PN long); I could not find a human trial comparing the two directly; a systematic review of 9 studies and 219 people rated the evidence low to moderate; the main trial had 27 people.
- Human trial of Lituo — Lee YI et al. Int J Mol Sci 2026;27(5):2193. NCT07155278. Split-face, double-blind, randomised, 20 people, 20 weeks.
- Cochrane review of botulinum toxin — Camargo CP et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021;7:CD011301. PMID 34224576. 65 studies, 14,919 people.
- Daily sunscreen and skin ageing — Hughes MCB et al. Ann Intern Med 2013;158(11):781-90. PMID 23732711. Randomised trial, 903 people, 4.5 years: 24% less photoaging in the daily sunscreen group.
- Korean medical advertising law — Korean Medical Service Act Article 56(2) (no treatment testimonials, no comparisons with other clinics, no superlatives). This is why this column carries no prices, reviews or before-and-after photos.
- Miso Clinic treatment policy — What we have: Density Noir (ALPHA · BOOST tips), XERF, Oligio Kiss; Lituo (Re2O), CellReDM, Reallo; Rejuran; the full Juvelook lineup; Gouri; Everwrinkle and Everwrinkle V; Radiesse; Byryzn; D-Classy; hyaluronic acid filler; Botox (all areas, skin Botox); ligament injection; dissolving threads. What we do not offer: Onda, Thermage, InMode, Ulthera, Shurink, liposuction. Hollow cheeks get dissolvable hyaluronic acid filler first, sagging gets lifting first; no radiofrequency that day with metal or electronic implants in the face, pregnancy or skin inflammation; threads are the dissolving kind, used conservatively over age 50; we decide by the change that bothers you, not by age; results are judged after 2–3 months with photos taken under the same conditions.
Everything in this column is general information and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Effects and side effects vary with individual skin condition, age and underlying illness, and the same result is not guaranteed for everyone. Any decision to proceed should be made in an in-person consultation with a physician.