Mapo-gu Dermatology: Why Ulthera May Not Have Worked <Written by a Board-Certified Dermatologist>

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Improving the essence of skin with care,

Director of Mind Dermatology,

I am Dr. Hongseon Lee, a board-certified dermatologist with 17 years of experience.

"Doctor, I had Ulthera but I don't see any effect!"

They spent a significant amount and invested time, yet feel nothing has changed — that frustration.

I fully understand.

But Ulthera is a procedure whose effectiveness has already been demonstrated for many people — why would it not show results only for me?

There is certainly a reason^^

I will now dig into that reason.

If you tried hard but didn’t get Ulthera results, today’s post will definitely help you.Mapobu Skinand Ulthera

Shall we start with Ulthera’s basic principle?

Ultherais a procedure that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound.

The key is concentrating energy deeper than the skin surface so that thermal coagulation points form only at those focal depths,right.

There are two main target areas.

The SMAS layer, the fascial layer connecting muscle and fat,
and the dermis, the core structural layer of the skin dense with collagen.

When these two layers receive thermal stimulation, collagen contracts, producing a tightening effect,

andover 3–6 months new collagen steadily regenerates, leading to gradual long-term improvement in elasticity,afterwards.

Mapogu Dermatology’s Ulthera is a procedure whose principle and effects are already well established and considered good^^

No effect?
Check three things first

First, issues with the procedure itself

If the energy is set too low,heat may not properly reach the SMAS layer, so the collagen contraction response may not occur.

If the number of shots is insufficient or an aged cartridge is reused,the actual energy delivered can be significantly reduced, lowering effectiveness.

So it's best to undergo Ulthera with experienced medical staff who properly understand the procedure^^;Mapo-gu Dermatology Ulthera

Second, personal factors

If subcutaneous fat is excessive,the energy may not reach the SMAS layer adequately, so the effect can be minimal.

Conversely, if the skin is thin and the fat layer is lacking,there may be a higher risk of complications such as hollowing due to insufficient cushioning tissue.

Also, if fibroblast activity is reduced,a heat stimulus may not provoke collagen regeneration as actively as expected.

In such cases, it is especially important to meet experienced medical staff who can finely adjust energy intensity and depth according to skin condition^^

So how should you approach this?

First, the procedure method and intervals should be set to suit you.

To do that,the first requirement is meeting experienced medical staff who can make the right judgment through diagnosis,right^^?

Also, after Ulthera at Mapo-gu Dermatology, it takes about 3–6 months for collagen regeneration to complete.

Therefore, rather than unconditional repetition,

it's better to wait at least six months or more to sufficiently confirm the effect before deciding on retreatment,if possible.

And in some situations, combined procedures may be better.

If the baseline skin condition is weak, creating the environment first with skin boosters or collagen regeneration procedures,

and then performing lifting can make the results much more stable^^

Mapo-gu Dermatology Ulthera

If you've had multiple Ulthera treatments at Mapo-gu Dermatology with no effect, I recommend finding the reason before giving up on the procedure.

Was the approach appropriate for my skin condition?
Whether the procedure was performed properly

Checking this first is the first step to making the right next choice.

A medical team that can find the method you truly need, rather than recommending only well-known and expensive proceduresIf you visit one, the results will surely be different ^^

I will provide sincere care.

Chief Medical Director, Mind Dermatology

Lee Hong-sun.

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※ This post was prepared in compliance with Article 56 (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.