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Ultherapy vs Thermage in Seoul: Myeongdong Lifting Treatment Guide

Ultherapy vs Thermage, Beauty Z Clinic Myeongdong

Ultherapy Prime lifts: focused ultrasound reaches the SMAS, the deep supporting layer under the skin, for a jawline, cheeks or chin that have started to sag. Thermage FLX tightens: monopolar radiofrequency heats the dermis to firm the skin and soften fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

Beauty Z Clinic Myeongdong, a dermatology clinic 50 m from Exit 6 of Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, offers both, alone or combined in one package, after a doctor checks your skin. Consultation is available in English, Japanese and Chinese, with booking on WhatsApp or LINE.

Side-by-side comparison

Ultherapy PrimeThermage FLX
EnergyMicro-focused ultrasound with real-time imaging (MFU-V)Monopolar radiofrequency (RF)
MakerMerz AestheticsSolta Medical, USA (U.S. FDA 510(k) K170758)
Main targetSMAS layerDermis
Mainly forLifting a jawline, double chin or sagging cheeksFirmer skin, fine lines, wrinkles around the eyes and eyelids
Treatment timeAbout 30 to 90 minutesAbout 30 to 60 minutes
During treatmentNumbing cream first; heat or tingling is commonBrief heat with each pulse, followed by cooling
ResultsCollagen rebuilds over 2 to 3 monthsTightening can be felt right after; elasticity improves over 2 to 6 months
RepeatEvery 6 to 12 monthsEvery 6 to 12 months
MakeupStraight awayStraight away
Starting price₩890,000 for 300 shots₩990,000 for 300 shots

First choice by concern

ConcernFirst choiceReason
A jawline that has lost definition, a double chin or sagging cheeksUltherapy PrimeUltrasound energy reaches the SMAS, below the dermis
Skin that has lost elasticity, with fine linesThermage FLXRadiofrequency heats the dermis, so existing collagen contracts and new collagen builds
Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, including the eyelidsEye Thermage FLXA U.S. FDA-cleared use listed by the manufacturer
Both sagging and loss of elasticityUltherapy Prime with Thermage FLXOne package treats both the SMAS and the dermis
Thin, delicate skinVolnewmerThe clinic recommends it for thin skin, with 3 or more sessions 1 to 2 months apart
Radiofrequency lifting without numbingXERFBuilt-in cryogen cooling protects the skin surface, so no numbing step is used

Other radiofrequency options

Devices

All 17 devices are listed on the Our Devices page.

Short-stay planning

Ultherapy Prime and Thermage FLX are each done in one visit, and you can wear makeup straight away, so either fits a short stay in Seoul. Any flush after Ultherapy Prime fades within a few hours, according to the manufacturer. Both rebuild collagen over the following months, so most of the change shows after you are home. Visit a jjimjilbang or sauna before treatment rather than after, since both treatments call for about a week without one.

Prices in KRW

ItemPrice
Ultherapy Prime, 300 shots₩890,000
Ultherapy Prime, 600 shots₩1,690,000
Ultherapy Prime 300 shots with Full Face Skin Botox (Xeomin)₩990,000
Thermage FLX, 300 shots₩990,000
Thermage FLX, 600 shots₩1,750,000
Thermage FLX, 900 shots₩2,700,000
Eye Thermage FLX, 225 shots₩990,000
Eye Thermage FLX, 450 shots₩1,790,000
Ultherapy Prime 300 shots with Thermage FLX 300 shots₩1,790,000
Ultherapy Prime 600 shots with Thermage FLX 600 shots₩3,490,000
XERF, 100 shots₩330,000
Volnewmer, one-time trial, 300 shots₩290,000

Prices are in KRW and change with the monthly events. The full list is on the price and events page.

Aftercare

Treatment videos

Ultherapy Prime
Thermage FLX

Your doctors

Clinic interior

  • Treatment room with devices, Beauty Z Clinic Myeongdong
  • Treatment room, Beauty Z Clinic Myeongdong
  • Consultation area, Beauty Z Clinic Myeongdong
  • Waiting lounge, Beauty Z Clinic Myeongdong
  • Reception desk, Beauty Z Clinic Myeongdong
  • Arched corridor, Beauty Z Clinic Myeongdong

Common questions

Which is better for sagging jowls, Ultherapy or Thermage?

Ultherapy Prime is usually the first choice for a jawline that has lost definition, a double chin or sagging cheeks, since it works on the SMAS. Thermage FLX suits reduced elasticity and fine lines in the dermis. Your doctor confirms the choice at consultation.

Can I do Ultherapy and Thermage together?

Yes. Two packages on the price list combine them: Ultherapy Prime 300 shots with Thermage FLX 300 shots for ₩1,790,000, and 600 shots of each for ₩3,490,000.

How does each treatment feel?

Ultherapy Prime starts with numbing cream, and a feeling of heat or tingling is common while the energy is delivered. With Thermage FLX, each pulse brings a brief heating sensation followed by cooling, and energy delivery is adjusted to your skin condition.

Is there a Korean-made alternative to Thermage?

Yes. XERF, made by Lutronic in South Korea, is a monopolar radiofrequency treatment like Thermage FLX, with no numbing step. It starts at ₩330,000 for 100 shots.

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