Hello. I’m Lee Hong-seon, a board-certified dermatologist with 17 years of experience and the founding director of Mind Dermatology, where we focus on improving the essence of your skin with care. When I conduct consultations for facial lifting procedures, there’s one question I hear very often. “I’ve heard Ulthera and Thermage are really painful… Can’t we just do the procedure under sedation?” While the effectiveness of these lifting treatments is well-known, there are also many reviews mentioning pain, so I fully understand your concerns. Many people even hesitate to undergo the procedure itself because of their fear of pain. However, from a dermatologist’s perspective, general anesthesia isn’t always the best choice. Today, I’ll explain why the pain associated with Ulthera and Thermage differs, and why it’s better to remain awake during the procedure....... 