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Hello.
Improving the essence of skin with care,
Medical Director of Mind Dermatology,
I am Hongseon Lee, a dermatologist with 17 years' experience.
When conducting lifting consultations, there is one question I hear very often.
"I've heard Ulthera and Thermage are so painful...
Can't I just have sedation?"
The effects of lifting procedures are well known,
and because there are many reports about pain, I fully understand the concern.
Many people hesitate to undergo procedures because they are afraid of pain.
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However, from the perspective of a board-certified dermatologist,general anesthesia that simply puts the patient to sleep is often not the best choice.
Today I'll explain in detail why the pain from Ulthera and Thermage differs,
and why receiving treatment while awake can be safer and more effective.
1. The type of pain differs by procedure:
Ulthera vs Thermage
Ulthera and Thermage deliver energy to the skin in completely different ways and target different layers.
Therefore the sensations and types of pain felt are distinctly different.
Ulthera (high-intensity focused ultrasound - HIFU)
Ulthera passes through the skin surface and delivers energy to the deep layer of the skin located beneath,the 'SMAS' layer,and targets that area.
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So rather than a burning sensation on the skin surface,
you may feel a heavy, resonant pressure around the inner face near the bone or near the gums.
Especially when passing near the cheekbones or jawbone, you may experience a dull, aching, or cold sensitivity.
Thermage (radiofrequency - RF)
By contrast, Thermage targets the skin surface and the dermis rather than deep structures, delivering radiofrequency thermal energy.
You won't have the bone-resonant feeling like with Ulthera, but concentrated hot thermal sensations are delivered to the skin.
As shots accumulate, heat builds across the skin and you may feel increasing warmth or burning.
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2. Why you should receive treatment while awake and communicating
Many patients request sedation for comfort, but
real-time communication between doctor and patient during the procedure is one of the most important safety mechanisms.
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Patient-reported sensations such as heat or pain are key indicators that allow immediate assessment of the skin condition during treatment.
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During Thermage treatment:If the patient feels the area is too hot, the practitioner can immediately adjust the energy to prevent burns caused by overheating.
During Ulthera treatment:If excessive discomfort is felt in a specific area, it serves as a reference to fine-tune the probe position, angle, or direction.
Under sedation, patients cannot respond to pain,
so it becomes relatively more difficult to detect the risk of potential burns or other adverse effects.
3. How to reduce pain and receive treatment comfortably without anesthesia
So how can you manage pain and undergo treatment safely without sedation?
At Mind Dermatology, we control pain through the capabilities of the devices and the practitioner's skill.
Ulthera: use of real-time ultrasound monitoring
The Ulthera device has a monitor that shows structures beneath the skin in real time.
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When the practitioner watches this screen and accurately delivers energy to the target fascial layer,
it can significantly reduce unnecessary pain caused by missing the target.
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Perfect contact of the Thermage tip
The key to Thermage pain reduction is the tip's built-in cooling system.
At the moment the shot is delivered, it cools the skin to neutralize heat-related pain,
and for this function to work properly the tip must be fully in contact with the face's curved surfaces.
In addition to using genuine tips,
the practitioner's skilled technique in carefully adjusting pressure so the tip does not lift plays an important role in pain reduction and burn prevention.
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When choosing a clinic,I hope you won't rely solely onthe promotional phrase 'painless sedation'.
Carefully observing the patient's subtle reactions during the procedure and
Because the process of delivering energy safely at the appropriate depth and angle every moment is far more important.
Comfort is good, but in lifting procedures the top priority should always be"safety".
I will treat you with sincerity.
Chief Physician, Mind Dermatology
Dr. Hongseon Lee.
Mangwon-dong Dermatology
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