Mapo-gu Office Station Dermatology — Ulthera lifting is not always the answer for facial sagging

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August 22, 2026
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Hello.

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Chief Medical Director, Mind Dermatology

I am Hongseon Lee, a dermatologist with 17 years of experience.

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"Used to, even if I had some fullness in my face,

it looked firm,

but these days it feels like my jawline has collapsed."

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"When my face has sagged a lot like mine,

is it good to receive Ulthera?"

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At Mapo-gu Office Station Dermatology Clinic, I often receive this question during lifting consultations.

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It is natural for the face to sag as we age,

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but it cannot be explained simply by skin laxity alone.

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If the facial contours have changed compared to before, you need to look not only at the skin surfacebut also at changes in the deeper facial structuresas well.

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Today, among those factors, I'll discuss in which situations Ulthera may be used.

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Skin laxity and facial descent are not the same.

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An increase in fine lines and a rougher skin texturearechanges related to intrinsic skin aging.

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On the other hand, if your jawline becomes less defined and your cheeks appear to have sagged downward,

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there may be changes not only in the skin but also in the deeper supporting tissues and the position of facial fat.

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Inside the face there are several structures that support the skin and fat, and among themthe SMAS layerisinvolved in maintaining the shape of the faceit's one of the deep structures.

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When changes occur in this area over time,

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it may appear that not only the skin has loosened but the entire lower face has descended.

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Ulthera can be used for this kind of deep sagging

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Ultheraisdelivers energy to the deep layers of the skin using high-intensity focused ultrasoundand is a lifting device.

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it focuses energy at the target depth to induce improvement in tissue elasticityso,

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it can be used for concerns about contour changes caused by sagging facial lines rather than fine surface wrinkles.

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Typical examples include a blurred jawline, heaviness under the chin, or the cheeks and mouth area appearing to sag downward.

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Because some changes occur over time rather than immediately after the procedure,

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it is advisable to observe the results over a period of timeis preferable.

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Ulthera should be approached according to the current condition of the face.

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Among those seeking lifting, rather than indiscriminately pulling the face up,

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they often want to restore a more refined appearance as beforethey often say.

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Therefore, with Ulthera, rather than simply undergoing a large number of procedures,

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it is important to set realistic expectations for the possible results based on the desired changesis important.

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This is because someone whose main concern is a blurred jawline and someone whose main concern is cheek sagging may be satisfied at different points even when receiving the same Ulthera treatment.

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Also, if a person has little facial fat and thin skin, rather than basing the decision on sagging of the deep layers alone,

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how to maintain the current facial volumeshould also be considered.

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Satisfaction with lifting

varies depending on the direction of the outcome.

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The most satisfying moment after receiving lifting is not when others notice the procedure, but

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When you look at yourself in the mirrorthe moment you feel your jawline looks cleaner than beforemany people say that.

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So when you consult at the dermatology clinic near Mapo-gu Office Stationwhat kind of change you want,

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and whether those expectations can be made realisticare good things to discuss first.

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We will look together at which changes on your face bother you most right now and create an appropriate plan.

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I will treat you with sincerity.

Chief Medical Director of Mind Dermatology

Hongseon Lee.

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and if you say, "I saw this on the blog!",

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Mind Dermatology Clinic

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※ This post was prepared in compliance with Article 56 (1) of the Medical Service Act.

All medical procedures may yield different results depending on the individual, and decisions should be made only after consultation with medical staff.

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