Dr. Won Sin Lee

Choose by the problem rather than by age: Ultherapy for sagging that starts in deeper tissue, Thermage for loose skin, fine lines and loss of firmness. Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound to the SMAS layer (the layer a surgical facelift tightens), so it suits jawline and lower-face sagging; in thin faces, strong energy reaching the fat layer can hollow the cheeks, so energy is planned carefully. Thermage's monopolar RF heats the dermis to remodel collagen; results may begin after about two weeks and last six to fourteen months. At WELLS, Ultherapy Prime FIT starts at ₩1,925,000 and Thermage MAX at ₩3,465,000 for 600 shots, excluding 10% VAT. The dermatologist decides after 3D analysis.

See the tip and the shot count yourself. At WELLS you can, because you stay awake during treatment. WELLS uses only genuine Thermage and Ultherapy tips, and if a tip is ever found not to be genuine, it refunds ten times the treatment price. Under deep sedation you cannot check anything, which is one reason WELLS treats lifting with Air NOX and local anesthetic instead. Questions worth asking any clinic: which device generation is used (WELLS runs every Ultherapy session on the Ultherapy Prime system), how many shots are planned for each area, and who performs the treatment (at WELLS, a dermatologist).

Often, yes. The two work at different depths, and WELLS already combines eye Thermage and eye Ultherapy in one session in its 3X Upper Face Lifting program (₩2,500,000, excluding 10% VAT). Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound to the SMAS layer; Thermage uses monopolar RF to heat the dermis. Whether both suit your face, in which order and whether on the same day is decided by the dermatologist at consultation after 3D analysis; WELLS does not apply a fixed sequence. Combining means more energy in one visit, so mention any recent lifting, fillers or threads. Individual results vary.