Hongdae Ulthermage: Why you shouldn't decide based only on the number of shots

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August 26, 2026
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Hello.

I am Hongseon Lee, the director of Mind Dermatology Clinic,

who improves the essence of skin with care.

I am a dermatologist with 17 years of experience.

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“Please give me as many shots as possible.

If I'm going to do it, I want it done properly.”

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During consultations, I often hear that since patients took the time to visit the clinic,

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they want to receive the strongest possible treatment in a single session,they often tell me.

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especially undergoing Ulthera and Thermage together

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Ulthermage enables receiving two lifting treatments at oncewhich is why many people are interested

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However, I actually say that in these cases it's more necessary to assess the current skin condition than to decide the number of shots first

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Just because the two procedures are done togetherdoes not necessarily lead to better results by delivering more energy unconditionallyThat's why

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Ulthera and Thermage, although both are lifting treatments, have different roles

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Ultheradeliversultrasound energy deep into the skinand

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Thermageusesradiofrequency energy to deliver heat primarily to the dermisas a device

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Both devices deliver energy to the skin, but because their methods and characteristics differ,

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rather than applying them identically across the entire face,it is important to use them considering each device's characteristicsthat is important

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For example, for areas where the lower contour feels heavy, such as the jawline or deep cheek areas, one can approach with Ulthera as the focus,

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and for areas where skin laxity or fine wrinkles are a concern, Thermage can be considered

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Ultimately, the important thing is not doing both Ulthera and Thermage itself,but which areas will receive which type of energythat matters

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What’s more important than the number of shots in Ulthera-Thermage

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When people look into Ulthera-Thermage at Gongdeok Dermatology, they often compare numbers first, like 300 shots or 600 shots.

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Of course, the number of shots is also a factor to consider when planning the treatment,

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but a higher number isn’t necessarily more suitable for every face.

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Skin thickness varies across areas, so thin and relatively thick areas aren’t the same,

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and the amount of facial fat or volume remaining also differs from person to person.

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Rather than concentrating excessive energy on areas that don’t have much fat,

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it’s important to plan focusing on the parts of the face that actually need change now,when deciding treatment.

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The two procedures don’t have to be done on the same day.

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During consultations,

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some people ask, “Ulthera-Thermage—do you have to do both together no matter what?”I hear that question sometimes.

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It’s not necessarily the case.

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If, after assessing the skin, we determine that doing both procedures at once would be too burdensome,

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we can do one procedure first or schedule them at different times,as part of the plan.

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Conversely, if we judge that taking advantage of both devices’ characteristics together is appropriate,

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we can divide and apply the energy according to facial areas and skin condition.In the end, more important than the fact that you’re getting Ulthera-Thermage at Gongdeok Dermatology is

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how the plan is made.I think “how you plan”is more important.

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Stronger lifting isn’t always better,

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and people considering lifting probably don’t just want the skin to be pulled tighter.

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The jawline becomes slightly more defined,

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the skin looks firmer, yetthe original facial volume and expression are naturally preservedMany people hope for that.

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So, if you are considering Gongdeok Dermatology's Ulthermage, rather than comparing only shot counts or price,

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first assess your current skin conditionand examine where and how the necessary energy is allocatedI recommend reviewing these aspects.

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For lifting, it's more important to appropriately combine the procedures your face needs than to receive as many treatments as possible.

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Gongdeok Dermatology

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We will provide care with sincerity.

Mind Dermatology, Chief Physician

This was Hongseon Lee.

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AlwaysMind Dermatologywho trust and visit

we sincerely thank everyone.

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Mind Dermatology does not simply

stop at improving the skin,

After accurately assessing your current skin condition,

we will discuss and determine the treatment plan best suited to the patient.

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Due to an increase in consultation and appointment inquiries recently,

schedules are filling up quickly.

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If you make a reservation before your visit,

we can provide a smoother consultation.

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We appreciate those who read this post to the end,

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and if you tell us “I saw this on the blog!”,

we will take it into consideration during the consultation.

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※ This post was written in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act.

All medical procedures may yield different results depending on the individual’s condition; please make decisions only after consulting with medical staff.

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