Lifting at Mapo-gu Office Station Dermatology: before blindly choosing a well-known device, check this criterion first

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Medical Director, Mind Dermatology

I am Hongseon Lee, a dermatologist with 17 years' experience.

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“My skin seems

less firm than before,

what should I get?”

In lifting consultations, many people wonder which procedure among the various devices is suitable for them.

However, the way each device delivers energy and its mode of actionare different,

so a process of first examining the current skin condition and the areas you want to improve is necessary.

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Today, I will review each device's characteristics and the points to check when choosing a procedure.

Contents

Sofwave/Ulthera/Thermage — what are the differences?
Selection criteria vary depending on the skin concern
What should you check before treatment?

01. Sofwave/Ulthera/Thermage,

what are the differences?

The three devices differ in the type of energy used and how they act on the skin.

Let's look at each feature in detail.

① Sofwave, ultrasound energy delivered to the dermis

Sofwave uses SUPERB™ technology to deliver ultrasound energy to the dermis,and forms thermal coagulation points to induce a tissue remodeling response,which it does.

It can be considered when aiming to improve skin laxity and fine wrinkles.

② Ulthera, focused ultrasound delivered under imaging guidance

Ulthera uses focused ultrasound to create thermal coagulation points at the set depth,and.

Because it allows real-time imaging to visualize tissues beneath the skin, the treatment area and depth can be considered to deliver energy precisely.It has that feature.

③ Thermage, a skin-tightening treatment using radiofrequency energy

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Thermage is radiofrequency energythat generates heat in the skin tissues, inducing collagen contraction and remodeling,in a device.

Unlike Sofwave and Ulthera, which use ultrasound, it differs in that it utilizes radiofrequency.

02. Selection criteria

differ depending on the skin concern

As important as how a device works is accurately assessing what changes are currently appearing on my face. It is essential to determine that precisely.

If your concern is fine surface wrinkles or an overall loss of elasticity, you can look into treatments that act on the dermis.

On the other hand, if sagging around the jawline or cheeks is prominent, you need to carefully check the condition of the tissues beneath the skin and the causes of the changed facial contours.

In particular, the facial contour is affected not only by skin elasticity but also by fat distribution, volume, and the condition of deeper tissues,as well.

Therefore, even if external sagging appears similar, the appropriate treatment plan can be completely different.

For that reason, rather than expecting a single device to solve all concerns at once,

it is important to realistically understand the range of improvement you can expect from your current skin conditionand plan accordingly.

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03. What should I check before a procedure?

If you are considering lifting procedures at a dermatology clinic near Mapo-gu Office Station, check the following three things.

First, clearly define your improvement goals.

Fine lines, decreased elasticity, sagging of the facial contours The consultation direction may differ depending on which of these bothers you most.

Second, you need a diagnosis of your skin condition and facial structure..

Rather than deciding a procedure based only on the concerns you feel, check the actual skin thickness and tissue condition carefully and then consider applicable methods.

Third, confirm the expected effects and precautions of the procedure together.

Energy-based procedures may cause pain, redness, or swelling, and

specific reactions and precautions vary slightly depending on the device, treatment area, and the individual's condition.They can differ a bit.

I believe lifting procedures should not be applied uniformly according to a fixed method, but approached according to each person's skin condition and facial characteristics.We will carefully consider each patient's skin characteristics and concerns and find the appropriate lifting approach together.

Mind Dermatology Clinic cares for each patient's skin characteristics and concerns carefully and will find a suitable lifting direction together with you.

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We will provide sincere care.

Medical Director, Mind Dermatology Clinic

This was Hongseon Lee.

<Lifting Q&A>

Question	Answer
Q. Is it most effective to receive all three procedures at once?	A. Not necessarily. Using multiple devices together does not automatically produce better results for everyone. Depending on the current skin condition and treatment goals, a single procedure may be sufficient, and a combined approachmay be considered when necessary. What matters is not the number of procedures but first confirming why each device is needed and what changes can be expected.
Q. Both Ulthera and Sofwave use ultrasound — what is the difference between them?	A. Both devices use ultrasound energy, but they differ in how the energy is delivered and their mechanisms of action.There are differences. Ulthera delivers energy to the selected depth while visualizing the tissue beneath the skin in real time, whereas Sofwave forms zones of thermal coagulation in the dermis through SUPERB™ technology.
Q. I'm sensitive to pain—among the three treatments, is there a device that is relatively less uncomfortable?	A. Many people find Sofwave relatively less painful thanks to its cooling system. Ulthera can feel heavy, and Thermage mainly produces a sensation of heat. However, actual pain varies depending on individual sensitivity and energy settings,so if you are concerned, please consult with the medical staff before the procedure.

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