Facial Contours Transformed Through Lifting
During consultation, we discuss the factors related to your concern and the options that may be considered. The expected course can vary from person to person.
We design three-dimensional vector lifts tailored to your unique facial structure, offering a naturally refined and youthful line.
Ulthera® (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) 
Ulthera allows real-time visualization of tissue layers, enabling a fully customized treatment using three different cartridges selected according to your facial structure, skin condition, and depth.
Thermage helps smooth, tighten and contour skin without surgery or needles.It delivers focused energy into the dermis layer to stimulate collagen production and reduce fine lines. We customize the treatment by mapping targeted zones, determining optimal shot count and intensity based on your facial structure.
This monopolar RF device uses dual frequencies (6.78 MHz and 2 MHz) to deliver controlled thermal energy. Pulse settings are adjusted based on the required energy level, along with a built-in cooling system to support a stable procedure.
Combines monopolar and bipolar RF to stimulate collagen and elastin production in the dermis, effectively improving fine lines, skin elasticity, and texture.
The number of Ulthera shots is a treatment-planning factor that indicates how many points receive ultrasound energy. Rather than planning based on shot count alone, the treatment area, condition of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, facial contours, and cartridge depth are considered together. Even with the same number of shots, the response may vary with the treated area, energy settings, and individual tissue characteristics. Whether 300 shots are appropriate should be determined after a consultation and assessment.
Ulthera and Thermage are lifting devices that differ in the type of energy they use and how that energy is delivered. Ulthera delivers focused ultrasound to selected depths, while Thermage FLX uses monopolar radiofrequency to deliver heat to tissue. Which device to consider may depend on the pattern of sagging, skin thickness, subcutaneous fat, desired changes, and recovery plans. After understanding the differences, discuss which option fits your current condition with a doctor.
Planning Ulthera and Thermage together is a combined approach that considers two different energy methods within one treatment plan. Because the tissues and goals considered for each may differ, the need for a single device is compared with the need for combined treatment first. Whether to combine them, as well as the order and interval, may vary with skin condition, previous procedures, pain sensitivity, and recovery schedule. Decide whether both treatments are needed after reviewing priorities and the expected burden during a consultation.
The duration of Thermage FLX results refers to how long a person notices changes after treatment, but the same standard cannot be applied to everyone. In addition to the treated area and settings for monopolar radiofrequency energy, skin condition, age-related changes, lifestyle, and subsequent care may affect how long the changes are noticed. The timing of changes, how they are maintained, and when to consider another treatment may vary by individual. During your consultation, ask when to assess your progress based on your current skin condition and response to previous treatments.
Reviewed and revised: Hyojung Moon, MD · 2026-07
