LIFTING
Skin lifting in Korea, chosen by skin layer
Ulthera · Thermage · Sofwave · ONDA
Every lifting device reaches a different depth. Dr. Kim matches the device to the layer where the laxity actually starts.
There are many lifting treatments in Korea, and the names alone do not tell you which one fits. Dr. Kim uses radiofrequency (Thermage FLX, Oligio X, InMode), ultrasound (Ulthera, Sofwave, Shurink) and microwave (ONDA) devices, and Dr. Kim combines them according to your skin thickness and fat volume.
TREATMENTS
Lifting devices
Focused ultrasound · SMAS 4.5mm
Ultherapy in Korea
Ulthera Prime · jawline lift · lower-face sagging
Image-guided lift for deeper sagging
Radiofrequency · whole dermis
Thermage in Korea
Thermage FLX · Thermage Eyes · firmness · pores
Firmness, fine lines, pores. Thermage Eyes for eyelids
Ultrasound (SUPERB) · 1.5mm
Sofwave in Korea
Fine lines · eyes · neck
Fine lines, thin skin, eyes and neck. Fat layer untouched
Microwave · fat layer
ONDA in Korea
ONDA lift · double chin · lower cheeks
Double chin, lower cheeks, jawline, reduce and lift
DEPTH NAVIGATOR
Start with how deep each device reaches
Select a device to see how deep its energy goes. Dr. Kim chooses the device by the depth where your concern sits.
Radiofrequency
Thermage FLX
Whole dermis
Delivers radiofrequency heat evenly through the dermis to stimulate collagen. For loss of firmness, fine lines, pores and texture.
Thermage in KoreaUltrasound (SUPERB)
Sofwave
Upper dermis, 1.5mm
Seven parallel ultrasound beams target a fixed 1.5mm depth for fine lines and firmness, without touching the fat layer. Suited to thin skin, eyes and neck.
Sofwave in KoreaFocused ultrasound
Ulthera Prime
Down to SMAS, 4.5mm
Uses real-time ultrasound imaging to place energy as deep as the SMAS. For sagging jawlines and deeper laxity.
Ultherapy in KoreaMicrowave
ONDA (7mm)
Fat layer
2.45GHz microwave energy heats the fat layer to reduce unwanted volume while tightening. For double chin, lower cheeks and jawline.
ONDA in KoreaInjection
Rejuran & skin boosters
Upper dermis
Instead of energy, ingredients go straight into the dermis to support the skin barrier, hydration and texture, often alongside lifting.
Rejuran in KoreaCOMPARE
Ulthera, Thermage, Sofwave and ONDA compared
Thermage FLX
Radiofrequency
- Energy
- Radiofrequency (RF)
- Main target layer
- Whole dermis
- Main effect
- Firmness, collagen renewal, fine lines
- Best for
- Loss of firmness, fine lines, pores, texture
- Downtime
- Minimal · mild swelling up to a week for some
Sofwave
Ultrasound (SUPERB)
- Energy
- Ultrasound (SUPERB)
- Main target layer
- Upper dermis, 1.5mm
- Main effect
- Fine lines, firmness, texture
- Best for
- Thin skin, eye and neck lines
- Downtime
- Minimal · mild swelling up to a week for some
Ulthera
Focused ultrasound
- Energy
- Focused ultrasound (HIFU)
- Main target layer
- SMAS, 4.5mm
- Main effect
- Lifting, deeper sagging
- Best for
- Sagging jawline, jowls, lower face, double chin
- Downtime
- Minimal · mild swelling up to a week for some
ONDA (7mm)
Microwave
- Energy
- Microwave (7mm)
- Main target layer
- Fat layer
- Main effect
- Fat reduction, contouring, tightening
- Best for
- Double chin fat, jawline, lower cheeks, body
- Downtime
- Minimal
Results and how long they last vary with skin condition and treatment intensity.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Ultherapy or Thermage, which is better?
Neither is better in general; they work at different depths. Ulthera reaches the SMAS (4.5mm) for deeper sagging, Thermage heats the whole dermis for firmness, fine lines and pores. Some patients combine both.
