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Mind Dermatology, changing the essence of skin with care |
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〈17-year dermatologist providing personalized care〉 After accurately diagnosing the skin condition, from skin diseases to anti-aging, pigmentation, and acne, we offer treatments tailored to individual concerns. |
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〈Proven premium devices and a variety of procedures〉 Ulthera Premium, Thermage FLX, Onda, Soprano Titanium, Sofwave, Potenza, etc. Based on a variety of premium devices, we perform procedures suited to the skin condition and treatment goals. |
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〈Care that considers the patient experience〉 From thorough consultation to careful procedures and aftercare, we provide a comfortable clinical environment, and for foreign patients, we also offer Chinese interpretation services. |
Hello,
I am the director of Mind Dermatology, improving the essence of skin with care.
Director of Mind Dermatology
I am Lee Hongseon, a dermatologist with 17 years of experience.
"I'm worried that receiving Ulthera will make my cheeks hollow.
I don't have much facial fat—will it be okay?"
When skin loses elasticity and the jawline feels heavy, many patients who visit Mind Dermatology first express this concern in the clinic.
As a powerful lifting procedure that delivers energy to deep layers of the skin,
we fully understand the concern that the cheeks might appear sunken.
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Today,Causes of cheek hollowness after Ulthera treatmentwhat they are,
and to prevent them,what to carefully examine before treatment,I'll talk about honestly.
Yeonnam-dong Dermatology Ulthera
Contents
Ulthera's lifting mechanism and why cheek hollowness occurs
The importance of precise diagnosis tailored to individual skin structure
Customized energy adjustment using DeepSee real-time ultrasound
1. Ulthera's lifting mechanism and
why cheek hollowness occurs
Ulthera is a representative premium lifting device that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy.
It delivers thermal energy precisely to the deep SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer while minimizing stimulation to the outer skin surface.
The delivered thermal energy induces tissue contraction and collagen remodeling,
and through the recovery process skin elasticity improves and facial contours become smoother.
So why do reports of cheek hollowness arise after such an excellent Ulthera treatment?
Yeonnam-dong Dermatology Ulthera
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Inappropriate targeting of energy layers:Results vary depending on which depth and how strongly Ulthera energy is delivered within the skin.
Fat layer atrophy:If the energy is not precisely controlled and is delivered excessively to areas that need to maintain volume, the fat layer can shrink and give the impression of reduced volume.
Especially in areas with naturally thin fat layers and low volume, such as the anterior or lateral cheeks, even small changes are noticeable.
Because the cheeks can appear hollowed or the face may look overall gaunt,A process that comprehensively considers facial volume and skin thickness is essentialThat's correct.
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Yeonnam-dong Dermatology Ulthera
2. Customized
Importance of precise diagnosis tailored to individual skin structure
Ultimately, worries about cheek hollowing are less an issue with the Ulthera device itself and more about
how precisely the treatment plan is designed taking each individual's characteristics into accountthan anything else.
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This is because each patient differs in overall facial structure, bone framework, skin thickness, and amount and distribution of fat.
There can even be large differences between areas on a single person's face.
The area under the jaw or deep buccal fat can be thick with fat, while the temples or lateral cheeks often have very little.
Therefore, for people with little facial fat or thin skin, avoid simply increasing the number of shots or intensity,
and prioritize a diagnostic process that designs precisely which areas to apply energy to and which to avoid.This is more important than anything else. ^^
Yeonnam-dong Dermatology Ulthera
3.DeepSeeReal-time ultrasound–guided customized energy adjustment
One of Ulthera's greatest strengths is
that during the procedure you can directly visualize internal skin structures using real-time ultrasound imaging (DeepSee).
As a dermatologist with 17 years of experience,the key point I emphasize is how accurately you read and utilize this ultrasound image.
Volume preservation areas:For areas with little and thin cheek fat on the side or front, reduce the tip depth and energy settings carefully or exclude them from the treatment area.
Strong tightening areas:For areas where volume needs to be reduced and lifted, such as a double chin, sagging jawline, or deep buccal fat, deliver energy precisely targeting the fascial layer.
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No matter how excellent the premium device is, applying it the same way to everyone will not yield good results.
I recommend starting at a clinic that thoroughly examines your facial bone structure and skin characteristics before treatment and precisely adjusts the number of shots and energy accordingly.^^
Yeonnam-dong Dermatology Ulthera
I will provide care with sincerity.
Chief Director, Mind Dermatology
This was Hongseon Lee.
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Q. I have very little facial fat — is it okay to receive Ulthera? |
A. Yes. It is safe if you avoid areas where volume should be preserved by using real-time ultrasound and focus the treatment on the jawline. For people with little facial fat, it is essential to adjust the energy for the lateral cheek area to prevent hollowness and apply a customized shot design that concentrates on sagging jawline and double-chin lines. |
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Q. What is the most important factor to prevent facial hollowness after Ulthera? |
A. A precise assessment by a specialist who uses real-time ultrasound (DeepSee) to determine skin layer thickness and fat location. By visually confirming the internal skin structure, you must adjust the target tip depths (1.5mm, 3.0mm, 4.5mm) and energy intensity differently by area to prevent hollowness. |
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Q. When do results appear after Ulthera, and how long do they last? |
A. Collagen is produced over 1–2 months after the procedure, and the effect is generally maintained for more than one year. You may feel mild tightening immediately after treatment, but about 2–3 months later collagen remodeling makes the jawline more defined and the natural firmness lasts longer. |
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Q. How much pain or downtime (bruising, swelling) is expected with Ulthera? |
A. There is no surface skin damage so return to daily life is quick, but you may feel a tingling or numb sensation for about a week. Because the procedure delivers precise thermal energy down to the deep SMAS (fascial) layer, you may feel soreness or a tingling discomfort when touched for about a week after treatment. This is a very natural phenomenon that occurs as the tissues recover and remodel, and it gradually disappears with time, so you can rest assured. |
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