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Improving the essence of the skin with care,

Medical Director of Mind Dermatology,

I am Hong-Seon Lee, a dermatologist with 17 years of experience.

“My friend says Thermage is good,

and online people recommend Ulthera...

Which one should I get?”

This is a question I often hear from patients in the clinic.

Both are representative lifting procedures, butHow it worksWowAreas it improvesThere are differences.

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Just because others saw results doesn't mean it's automatically the right choice for my skin.

Today I'll clearly explain how these two procedures differ and which might suit you ^^

Table of contents

Difference in penetration depth of the energy (Ulthera vs Thermage)
Selection guide tailored to your skin concerns
When sagging and loss of elasticity are both concerns?

1. Difference in penetration depth of the energy

(Ulthera vs Thermage)

The biggest difference between the two procedures is the"depth within the skin layers"where the energy is delivered.

Ulthera (ultrasound lifting)

Ultherauses high-intensity ultrasound energy delivered to deep layers of the skin to induce tissue contraction,.

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Because it reaches deep sagging areas of the skin,it can be considered when the jawline is blurred or the lower face appears heavy and drooping.You may especially consider it

particularlyThose concerned about overall contour changescan be applied to these people.

Thermage (radiofrequency tightening)

On the other hand, Thermageis a procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy to the dermal layer of the skinit is.

Rather than drastically changing the facial contour or directly lifting the skin,

it focuses on firming skin that becomes thinner and loses elasticity with age.

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Through thermal stimulation it induces collagen production, which can help improve skin elasticity, fine wrinkles, and skin texture.

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2. Selection guide tailored to my skin concerns

Rather than comparing only cost and procedure method,

it's better to first look at which part of your face bothers you the most right now.Start by checking that first.

Cases where you may consider Ulthera

Those bothered by sagging in the lower face due to a blunted jawline or a double chin

Those who want to define the jawline as the deep cheek tissue sags beside the mouth

Those who have a certain amount of subcutaneous facial fat and are concerned about overall contour changes

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Cases where you may consider Thermage

Those whose faces do not have much fat and whose skin is thin, causing concern about fine wrinkles

Those bothered by fine wrinkles in thin-skinned areas such as around the eyes or mouth

Those who want improved skin elasticity and texture rather than changes in facial contour

3.Sagging and loss of elasticityHaving both concerns at the same time?

"My fat has sagged downward heavily,

and the surface of my skin is wrinkled,

there's no firmness."

In practice, many patients come in with these two concerns simultaneously.

In such cases, combining Ulthera and Thermage according to each purpose"Ulthermage"can be considered.

However, even when performing both procedures, it is not advisable to simply apply them at very high intensities or in large amounts.

It is most important to carefully assess which areas of your face need what amount of energy right now. ^^

Aging comes to everyone, but the way it appears differs from person to person.

Some people need deeper-level lifting first, while others need surface elasticity and fine line care first.

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At Mind Dermatology,I am a board-certified dermatologist with 17 years of experience,and I personally evaluate the patient's skin thickness, amount of fat, and pattern of sagging precisely,

then guide the treatment direction that can achieve the most comfortable and natural change.

If you want a customized lifting treatment tailored to your skin, please feel free to contact us anytime.

I will provide care with sincerity.

Chief Director, Mind Dermatology

Hong-sun Lee

<Ulthera, Thermage Q&A>

Question	Answer
Q. What is the main difference between Ulthera and Thermage?	A. They differ in the depth of skin they target and their intended purposes. Ulthera:Acts on the deep fascial layer (SMAS) to help lift a sagging jawline and facial contours. Thermage:Delivers heat to the dermal layer of the skin to promote collagen production and improve elasticity and fine lines in thinned skin.
Q. I don't have much cheek fullness—would it be okay to receive Ulthera?	A. If facial fat is minimal, it is important to proceed after precise design. If the procedure is performed indiscriminately on areas with little fat, there is a risk of hollowness in the cheeks, so we recommend consulting with an experienced practitioner who can directly assess skin layers with ultrasound and adjust treatment depth and number of shots.
Q. What are the advantages of receiving Ulthera and Thermage together, the so-called 'Ulthermage'?	A. You can expect a synergistic effect that improves deep sagging and surface firmness simultaneously. Ulthera can define deeper internal contours, while Thermage fills surface skin density, allowing overall facial contour refinement and improvement of fine lines at the same time.
Q. When will I start to notice results after the procedure?	A. There is individual variability, but results typically appear gradually over 1–3 months. You may feel a light tightening sensation immediately after the procedure, and over the time it takes for collagen to regenerate,you can see more satisfying progressafter 2–3 months.

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