Hello. I’m Lee Hong-seon, a board-certified dermatologist with 17 years of experience and the director of Mind Dermatology, where we focus on improving the essence of your skin with care. “I’ve heard both are treatments that improve skin elasticity—aren’t they essentially the same kind of lifting procedure?” This is a question I hear frequently in my clinic.^^ When your skin starts to sag, it’s natural to compare various lifting devices. In particular, since Ulthera and Thermage at the dermatology clinic near Mapo Station have long been mentioned together, many people tend to think the difference between the two procedures is simply a matter of pain or price. However, there are clear differences between the two procedures—from the type of energy used to the skin layers it targets, and the results you can expect. Therefore, rather than choosing based on which procedure is more famous, you should consider the current elasticity of your face....... 