Worried about side effects of Ulthera or Thermage at Hapjeong Station? Here's how to undergo them

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May 12, 2026
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Mind Dermatology Clinic: changing the essence of skin with care

Care that starts with empathy

We do not see skin as a mere condition

We understand it as the result of the patient's concerns and the passage of time.

<Dermatology specialist, personalized lifting treatment>

Rather than trends or excessive change

toward preserving natural beauty

between medical standards and individual expectations

we propose treatments suitable for the skin.

Premium care that plans the entire process

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Hello.

Improving the essence of skin with care

Medical Director, Mind Dermatology Clinic

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

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"Doctor, I got Ulthera together with my friend...

My friend had a dramatic improvement, you know?

But my cheeks became hollow and I actually look older.."

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Recently, someone visited with this concern.

Thermage at Hapjeong Station

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Lifting procedures like Ulthera and Thermage are certainly effective anti-aging methods, but

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there are always reasons why results can vary dramatically even with the same procedure.

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Today, I will honestly explain those reasons.

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Please focus for a moment :)Hapjeong Thermage Hapjeong Ulthera

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Ulthera and Thermage side effects,

Why do some people get them while others do not?

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  • Ulthera concentrates energy with ultrasound on the SMAS layer and the deeper layers of the dermis

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  • Thermage uses radiofrequency to deliver heat evenly across the dermal layer, inducing collagen contraction and regeneration

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Because both procedures deliver thermal energy to deep skin layers,

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if the skin thickness that can absorb the energy is insufficient, the burden on the tissue can be much greater even at the same energy level.

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That is why side effects such as cheek hollowing or indentations can occur after the procedure.

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In other words, the procedure itself is not dangerous; the problem is approaching it in a way that does not match your skin condition ^^ Hapjeong Station Thermage

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  • People with a lot of subcutaneous fat whose weight causes sagging

  • People with little fat but decreased dermal elasticity

  • People with thin skin and weak support

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Even if they look similar externally, the approach needed is completely different for each skin type.

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Depending on where the problem lies, the procedure method must differ to properly prevent side effectsand achieve that.

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Before lifting procedures, you must

check the skin substrate from the base

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  • People with a compromised skin barrier

  • People with severe intrinsic dryness

  • People with a thin dermis

  • People with sensitive skin

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In cases like the above,repeating high-energy lifting may instead make the skin more sensitive or worsen elasticitycan occur.

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If you build a structure on land without proper foundational work, it will inevitably collapse, right?

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Similarly, if you repeatedly deliver thermal energy while baseline skin resilience is weak, the skin won’t tolerate it.

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So,a good lifting procedure doesn’t just increase intensity indiscriminately; it begins with a diagnosis and plan tailored to the skin conditionoften.Ulthera at Hapjeong Station

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For a clearer diagnosis, it’s also worth noting that visiting a clinic equipped with precise diagnostic devices like MarkView can be beneficial.

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Then how should the procedure be performed?

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Therefore, these days,preconditioning treatments that first improve the skin environment before Ulthera or Thermage proceduresare considered important.Thermage at Hapjeong Station

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For example, performing Rituo first is one approach.

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Rituois an ECM-family skin booster that directly supplies skin structural components such as collagen and elastin.

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It helps increase dermal thickness and support in advance so that the energy from Ulthera and Thermage can act more stably within the skin.

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For people with thin skin or insufficient fat layer, stabilizing the skin environment with Rituo before Ulthera or Thermage changes the skin’s capacity to tolerate lifting energy.

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You can expect prevention of volume loss, reduced irritation, longer-lasting lifting effects, and improvement in skin texture.

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Think of it as establishing the skin’s framework first, then applying the lifting energy on top.

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Please remember that this small change in sequence can completely alter the outcome.

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When done properly, Ulthera and Thermage at Hapjeong Station are prominent lifting options that can definitely help you.

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However, proceeding without an understanding of the skin’s condition can instead cause adverse effects.

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So,with a clinician who can properly determine ‘what sequence and combination suit my current skin condition,’please proceed accordingly.Hapjeong Station Thermage Hapjeong Station Ulthera

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I will provide care with sincerity.

Medical Director, Mind Dermatology

Lee Hong-seon.

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Mind Dermatology Treatment Philosophy

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Mind Dermatology treatment philosophy: changing the essence of skin with care

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Recommended reading

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Why Thermage lifting effects at Hongdae dermatology fade quickly — the reason is here

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Announcement

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AlwaysMind Dermatologywho trust and visit

We sincerely thank all of you.

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Mind Dermatology

does not simply aim to improve the skin,

but seeks to accurately understand the current skin condition

and to discuss together the direction that suits the patient.

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After carefully checking each patient's skin condition,

we fully explain why this treatment is necessary,

without excess and without overexertion,

we create natural and stable changes.

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Also, so that every process can be comfortable,

in a comfortable clinical environment,

from consultation to procedures and aftercare,

we proceed according to consistent standards.

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As consultations and appointment inquiries have recently increased,

schedules are filling up quickly.

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If you make an appointment before your visit,

we can provide a smoother and more comfortable consultation.

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P.S.

We thank those who read this post to the end,

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

we will take note of it during your consultation.​

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Mind Dermatology Clinic

3rd Floor, KT Plaza Building, 3 Yanghwa-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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※ This posting was prepared in accordance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act.

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

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