Gangnam
Dr. Yoongon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Flagship clinic · KOL for leading lifting & regenerative devices
Ultherapy Prime lifts and tightens with micro-focused ultrasound at set depths, with 1 main session for most patients and collagen renewal that builds over 2 to 3 months.
Ultherapy is a non-surgical lifting treatment that uses Ultherapy Prime micro-focused ultrasound to reach the SMAS and deeper skin layers, stimulating collagen renewal to tighten the face and neck. For patients searching near Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) Station, care is provided across our Seoul locations, Gangnam and Myeongdong, easily reached from 홍대입구역.
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Ultherapy is a non-surgical skin-lifting treatment that uses micro-focused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) to reach deep layers of the skin, including the superficial muscular aponeurotic system, or SMAS, the same layer surgeons tighten in a facelift. Ultherapy Prime is the current-generation platform, and it delivers focused ultrasound energy at precise depths to prompt the body’s own collagen and elastin renewal, gradually lifting and tightening the face, jawline, and neck. Because it works beneath the surface, it addresses laxity that surface treatments cannot reach.
The device includes DEEPSEE ultrasound imaging, which lets the clinic’s doctors see the tissue layers in real time before energy is delivered. This visualization matters because it means the ultrasound points land where they are intended rather than being placed blindly. Nothing is cut or removed; instead, small, controlled thermal points trigger a natural repair response that builds new collagen over the following weeks and months.
At Reberry Clinic, Ultherapy is consultation-led and supported in English. For international patients searching near Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) Station, care is provided across our Seoul locations, Gangnam and Myeongdong, both easily reached from 홍대입구역, so you can plan the treatment around your time in Seoul.
Ultherapy Prime uses micro-focused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V). The device focuses ultrasound energy into small thermal coagulation points at fixed depths, reaching down to the SMAS layer at depths around 4.5 mm for the face, as well as shallower dermal depths near 3.0 mm and 1.5 mm for finer areas. Each point reaches around 65 to 70 degrees Celsius, which denatures a tiny amount of collagen while sparing the skin surface entirely. The DEEPSEE imaging displays the tissue layers in real time, so the operator confirms the right depth before delivering energy. Over the following weeks, these controlled points trigger neocollagenesis: the body lays down new collagen and elastin, which gradually contracts and firms the treated tissue. This is why Ultherapy is described as regenerative rather than ablative, and why results build over 2 to 3 months rather than appearing instantly. Because energy is delivered at set depths under visualization, the treatment is targeted and does not rely on heating the surface, keeping downtime minimal for most patients.
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The clinic’s doctors examine your laxity and use DEEPSEE imaging to map the tissue layers before any of the ultrasound points are placed.
Transducers around 4.5, 3.0, and 1.5 mm are chosen so energy reaches the SMAS and dermal layers appropriate to each area treated.
The device creates precise thermal coagulation points at roughly 65 to 70 degrees Celsius along planned lifting vectors, sparing the skin surface.
Each of the thermal points starts a repair response, and over the next 8 to 12 weeks new collagen and elastin gradually lift and tighten the skin.
Most patients need 1 main session, and your doctor reviews the response over 2 to 3 months to decide whether a touch-up adds value.
See representative outcomes from Reberry Clinic. Results build gradually and vary by individual; your plan is assessed at consultation.
The clinic’s doctors assess your laxity, use DEEPSEE imaging, and explain in English whether Ultherapy suits your skin and which areas to treat.
After numbing, an Ultherapy session usually takes about 30 to 90 minutes depending on how many areas and lines are planned.
Most patients need 1 main session; some choose a review or touch-up after the result has fully developed at 2 to 3 months.
You may notice early tightening, but the lift builds over 8 to 12 weeks as collagen renews, with the fullest effect around 2 to 3 months.
Results commonly last around 12 months or more, and gentle sun protection plus periodic reviews help maintain the effect over time.
Ultherapy uses Ultherapy Prime micro-focused ultrasound to place precise thermal points at set depths, reaching down to the SMAS layer. This triggers collagen renewal over 2 to 3 months, gradually lifting and tightening the face and neck without surgery. You can read more on our Ultherapy Prime page.
For patients searching near Hongdae (Hongik Univ.) Station, Ultherapy is provided at our Seoul locations, Gangnam and Myeongdong, both easily reached from 홍대입구역. Our English-speaking team helps you choose the most convenient location and coordinate timing for your treatment during your visit to Seoul.
Most patients feel brief warmth or a prickling sensation as each ultrasound point is delivered, which reflects energy reaching the deeper layers. Numbing is used to keep you comfortable, and discomfort is short-lived, settling once the session ends. Deeper areas can feel stronger, and your doctor adjusts settings to your tolerance.
Downtime is minimal for most people, and the majority return to daily activities the same day. You may notice short-lived redness, mild swelling, or slight tenderness for a few hours to a day or two. There are no incisions, so recovery is quick compared with surgical lifting procedures, which need weeks off.
Some early tightening can appear within days, but the main lift builds gradually over 8 to 12 weeks as new collagen forms, with the fullest effect around 2 to 3 months. In studies, measurable improvement appeared by around week 12. Your doctor reviews your response over this period; see our Ultherapy Prime page.
Results commonly last around 12 months or longer, though this varies with age, skin quality, and lifestyle. Because collagen naturally changes over time, periodic maintenance sessions help sustain the lift. Your doctor advises on timing at review; explore related lifting on our Thermage FLX page.
Most patients need 1 main session, since Ultherapy stimulates your own collagen gradually over 2 to 3 months rather than requiring quick repeats. Some choose a review or touch-up after results fully develop. The exact plan depends on your laxity and goals, which your doctor confirms at consultation with DEEPSEE imaging.
Yes, Ultherapy is often paired with complementary treatments at consultation, such as skin boosters for texture or radiofrequency for surface tightening, so several concerns are addressed together. Combining is sequenced so skin is not over-treated. You can explore complementary options on our Sofwave page with your doctor.
Side effects are usually mild and temporary, including short-lived redness, slight swelling, tenderness, or tingling. Rarely, temporary numbness or small bruising can occur and typically resolves. A consultation reviews your suitability and reduces risk, and your doctor uses DEEPSEE imaging to place energy precisely, which supports a favourable safety profile reported in reviews.
Ultherapy is non-surgical, with no incisions, general anaesthetic, or extended recovery, and it gives a subtle, gradual lift by stimulating collagen. A facelift is more dramatic and longer-lasting but involves surgery and weeks of downtime. Ultherapy suits early to moderate laxity; advanced sagging may still need surgery, which your doctor will explain honestly.
Ultherapy is generally considered safe when performed by a trained doctor using DEEPSEE imaging to visualise tissue depth before delivering energy. Reviews of micro-focused ultrasound report a favourable safety profile. A consultation confirms your suitability and screens for contraindications; you can review the approach first on our Ultherapy Prime page.
Good candidates are adults with mild to moderate laxity of the face, jawline, or neck who prefer a non-surgical option and realistic, gradual expectations. Those with good overall skin quality often respond well. Very advanced sagging may be better suited to surgery, which your doctor will discuss honestly at consultation before recommending a plan.
Aftercare is simple: keep the skin clean, moisturise, and use daily sunscreen to protect renewing collagen. Avoid intense heat, saunas, or strenuous exercise for a day or two if advised. Most makeup can resume soon after. Your doctor gives tailored aftercare based on which areas were treated and your skin type.
Yes, Ultherapy is well suited to the jawline and neck, where its SMAS-depth ultrasound can address laxity that surface treatments miss. Line placement is mapped to these areas at consultation. Deeper depths target the SMAS while shallower settings refine skin quality, and your doctor plans coverage alongside your lifting options.
For Ultherapy, 1 to 2 days is usually comfortable, allowing a consultation, the session, and a short review. Because results build over weeks, no extended stay is needed. Our English-speaking team coordinates timing so international patients can fit the treatment around travel near Hongdae Station and central Seoul.
Yes, flying within a day is generally fine, as Ultherapy is non-invasive with no incisions. Cabin air is drying, so moisturise and protect treated skin from sun. Any mild redness or swelling usually settles quickly. Your doctor gives aftercare guidance to follow comfortably while you travel back home after your session.
International patients can complete Ultherapy in a single visit, and the clinic offers remote check-ins in English so your progress is reviewed between trips. Because results develop over 2 to 3 months, most of the improvement appears after you return home. Your treatment notes are kept on file for continuity and future planning.
| Ultherapy (Ultherapy Prime) | Thermage FLX | Sofwave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / mechanism | Micro-focused ultrasound (MFU-V) reaching the SMAS, with DEEPSEE imaging | Monopolar radiofrequency heating the dermis broadly | Synchronous ultrasound parallel beam at mid-dermis (~1.5 mm) |
| Best for | Deeper lifting of face, jawline, and neck laxity | Overall skin tightening and surface smoothing | Mid-dermal tightening and fine lines |
| Depth | Multiple depths including SMAS at ~4.5 mm | Bulk dermal heating, less depth-selective | Fixed mid-dermal depth, not SMAS-targeted |
| Pain / comfort | Brief warmth or prickling at each point, numbing used | Heat pulses with contact cooling | Generally comfortable, brief warmth |
| Downtime | Minimal, occasional short-lived redness or swelling | Minimal | Minimal |
| Results timeline | Builds over 2 to 3 months as collagen renews | Builds over 2 to 6 months | Builds over roughly 3 months |
| Cost context | Depends on areas and lines delivered | Depends on tip size and area | Depends on area and passes |
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