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SKIN ENCYCLOPEDIA

Dermis

August 15, 2026

Skin Structure

진피

The thick layer beneath the epidermis, where supporting fibres such as collagen and elastin gather together with blood vessels, nerves, sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

What kind of layer it is

The dermis is the layer that effectively determines the firmness and thickness of the skin. Fibroblasts produce collagen and elastin to form a mesh structure, and substances such as hyaluronic acid fill the spaces between them to hold water.

Good to know

A considerable number of procedures related to firmness and fine lines target this dermal layer. However, the depth and thickness of the layer differ by area and by person, so responses to the same procedure may vary from person to person.

This entry is general medical information provided to aid understanding. It does not guarantee the results of any specific treatment or product, and diagnostic and treatment methods and their outcomes may differ depending on each person's condition. Please confirm the details through a medical consultation.

Director Kim Hyun-joo
Kim Hyun-jooDirector of Mason Clinic · Medical content author/reviewer

Graduate of Kyung Hee University School of Medicine (Magna cum laude) · Former director of Plus Hu Clinic, Girin Plastic Surgery, and DA Plastic Surgery · Regular member of the Korean Academy of Filler, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Plastic & Laser Medicine, Korean Academy of Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT), Korean Lifting Research Society (KAFC), Korean Association of Obesity Research Physicians, and Korean Society for the Study of Obesity · Thermage User Training Course certified expert

The medical information on this page was written and reviewed by the director of Mason Clinic. Treatment results may vary from person to person. · Last reviewed 2026-08-15