Asher Kim Portfolio №01 · This is a fictional clinic. No real treatments, bookings, or consultations. · Fictional clinicSee how it was madeHow it was madeEach treatment reaches a different depth. Skin conditions that form in the same layer are noted in smaller type.
Choose by concern or treatment
Pick a concern or a treatment, and light, dots, and a column appear in the layer it reaches. What it is for, its side effects, and its price appear beside it in the same type size.
Lifting & firmnessDepth: dermis to subcutaneous fat
“My jawline looks less defined”
Improving sagging skin and fine lines
Improving sagging skin and fine lines. How much your skin changes, and how quickly, varies from person to person.
Heat and pain during treatment, redness, swelling, and, rarely, burns or blisters can occur. Changes appear over several months and vary from person to person.
Self-pay · final price, VAT included · as of Nov 2, 2026
Radiofrequency lifting in detail
Skin conditions in the same layer · covered by National Health Insurance (NHI)
Reaching the same layer does not make a procedure a treatment for that condition. After an examination, most skin conditions are treated under NHI.
Layer by layer
These are approximate values for facial skin. They differ from person to person, and treatment is decided after an examination.
The layer where new skin cells form and move up to the surface. Melanin, which gives skin its color, is also made here. Its outermost part, the stratum corneum (about 0.02 mm), holds moisture in and keeps irritants out.
Treatments that reach this layer
Laser toningPicosecond laserMole & age spot removalAcne extraction & peel
Collagen and elastic fibers support the skin. Small blood vessels, hair follicles, oil glands, and sweat glands sit in this layer.
Treatments that reach this layer
Laser toningPicosecond laserMole & age spot removalFractional laserVascular laserRadiofrequency liftingHyaluronic acid fillerSkin boosterAcne extraction & peelLaser hair removal
Skin conditions in this layer (covered by NHI)
AcneAtopic dermatitisEczema & hand eczemaContact & seborrheic dermatitisHives (urticaria)Psoriasis & vitiligoShingles & cold soresHair lossMole & skin lump checksBurns, wounds & scars
Fat holds in warmth and cushions impact. Its thickness varies widely by area and from person to person.
Treatments that reach this layer
Radiofrequency liftingFocused ultrasound lifting (HIFU)Hyaluronic acid fillerLaser hair removal
Skin conditions in this layer (covered by NHI)
The muscles that move the face, and the fascia that wraps them.
Treatments that reach this layer
Reaching the same layer does not make a procedure a treatment for that condition. After an examination, most skin conditions are treated under NHI.
Depth table
Solid cells show the layers a treatment reaches; hatched cells show where a condition usually forms. Select a name to see the details.
| Treatment | Epidermis | Dermis | Subcutaneous fat | Fascia & muscle | Depth reached |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser toning | Reaches | Reaches | Epidermis to upper dermis | ||
| Picosecond laser | Reaches | Reaches | Epidermis to dermis | ||
| Mole & age spot removal | Reaches | Reaches | Epidermis to dermis | ||
| Acne extraction & peel | Reaches | Reaches | Epidermis to upper dermis (pore openings and oil glands) | ||
| Fractional laser | Reaches | Dermis | |||
| Vascular laser | Reaches | Blood vessels in the upper dermis | |||
| Skin booster | Reaches | Dermis | |||
| Radiofrequency lifting | Reaches | Reaches | Dermis to subcutaneous fat | ||
| Hyaluronic acid filler | Reaches | Reaches | Dermis to subcutaneous fat | ||
| Laser hair removal | Reaches | Reaches | Dermis to the border of the subcutaneous fat (hair roots) | ||
| Focused ultrasound lifting (HIFU) | Reaches | Reaches | Subcutaneous fat to fascia (SMAS) | ||
| Botulinum toxin | Reaches | Muscle |
| Condition | Epidermis | Dermis | Subcutaneous fat | Fascia & muscle | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acne | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | Hair follicle openings get blocked, and inflammation forms around the oil glands in the dermis. | ||
| Atopic dermatitis | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | The barrier in the stratum corneum weakens, and inflammation develops mainly in the epidermis and upper dermis. | ||
| Eczema & hand eczema | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | Fluid and inflammation build up mainly in the epidermis. In dyshidrotic eczema, small blisters form on the hands and feet. | ||
| Contact & seborrheic dermatitis | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | Inflammation forms mainly in the epidermis, triggered by something that touched the skin or by sebum. | ||
| Hives (urticaria) | Usually forms here | Swelling occurs briefly, mainly in the dermis. Welts usually settle within a day, then rise again somewhere else. | |||
| Psoriasis & vitiligo | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | In psoriasis, the epidermis thickens quickly, with inflammation in the upper dermis. In vitiligo, pigment cells in the epidermis decrease. | ||
| Warts & corns | Usually forms here | In warts, a virus enters cells of the epidermis and thickens it. In corns, the outer layer thickens where the skin is under pressure. | |||
| Athlete’s foot & nail fungus | Usually forms here | The fungus lives mainly in the stratum corneum and in the nails. | |||
| Shingles & cold sores | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | A virus travels down a nerve and forms blisters in the epidermis. Pain can come before the blisters. | ||
| Hair loss | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | Hair roots (follicles) sit mainly in the lower dermis, at the border with the subcutaneous fat. | ||
| Mole & skin lump checks | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | They form where cells gather in one spot. How deep they go depends on the type. | ||
| Burns, wounds & scars | Usually forms here | Usually forms here | When a wound reaches the dermis, it can leave a scar. |
