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Hello,
I am Hongseon Lee,
Founder and Director of Mind Dermatology, improving the essence of skin with care.
In practice, I hear this question very often:
“Ultherapy or Thermage, which is better?”
“If I could only choose one of the two,
which would be preferable?”
When I listen more to people who ask like this,
Rather than simply choosing a procedure, many people are considering what their face needs right now.
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You who are reading this probably searched for similar concerns.
So today, instead of dividing things simply into which is better,
I'll explain a bit more comfortably and in an easy-to-understand way how to view it given your condition.
What kind of procedure is Thermage?
Hongdae Ipgu Station Thermage is a lifting procedure that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to stimulate the dermal layer of the skin.
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It works by delivering heat to the layer just below the skin that provides elasticity, helping collagen to be produced again.
So when the skin feels generally thinner and less elastic,
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when fine lines or skin texture begin to bother you,
or when you want to gently refine the face without overdoing it, this is often suitable.
What kind of procedure is Ulthera?
Hongdae Ipgu Station Ulthera is a procedure that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to deliver energy deeper than the skin to the SMAS layer.
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This SMAS layer is the layer that is actually tightened in surgical lifting,so you can see it as an important part that provides overall facial support.
Therefore, Ulthera
- is often suitable if the jawline is beginning to blur,
- if you are concerned about cheek sagging or jowls,
- or if you want to define facial contours more clearly,
is often appropriate.
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To describe its characteristic a little, rather than a strong pulling feeling from the surface,
it is a procedure where elasticity is produced from the deeper layers and, over time, the facial lines are naturally refined.
Thermage vs Ulthera, what's the key difference?
The biggest difference between the two procedures is"which layer they act on",that is.
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At Hongik University Station, Thermage works mainly on the dermal layer just below the skin surface,
focusing on smoothing firmness and texture.
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At Hongik University Station, Ulthera reaches deeper than that,stimulating down to the SMAS layer to help lift sagging and refine contours.
So rather than categorizing one as simply better than the other,
the choice often depends on whether your current condition is primarily overall loss of elasticity or structural sagging.
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In actual clinical practice, instead of performing just one procedure,
we often use both together to address surface firmness and deeper sagging at the same time.
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Both Ulthera and Thermage at Hongik University Station are procedures with clear advantages.
Therefore, when choosing, rather than deciding simply because a procedure is popular or commonly performed,
consider what changes your face needs first,and which approach is appropriate to address that — it's good to think along these criteria.
If you have been considering Thermage or Ulthera lifting at Hongik University Station,
it may be a good start to accurately assess your condition and carefully find the method that suits it.
Thank you for reading.
I will treat you with sincerity.
Chief Director, Mind Dermatology Clinic
Lee Hongseon.
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Notice AlwaysMind Dermatology Clinicfor trusting us and visiting We sincerely thank everyone. Mind Dermatology Clinic does not simply aim to improve the skin, but to accurately understand the current skin condition and to pursue care that considers the direction best suited to the patient. After carefully examining each person's skin condition, we fully explain why a given treatment is necessary, without excess and without overexertion, creating natural and stable changes. We also ensure that all processes can be carried out comfortably, in a relaxing clinical environment, from consultation to procedures and aftercare, we proceed according to consistent standards. Recently, as consultation and appointment inquiries have increased, schedules are filling up quickly. If you make an appointment before visiting, we can provide a smoother and more comfortable consultation. ps. Thank you to those who read this post to the end, if you say, "I saw this on the blog!", we will take note of it during your consultation. |
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All medical procedures may yield different results depending on the individual’s condition; please make decisions only after consulting with your healthcare provider.