Apgujeong Ulthera 300 Shots vs 600 Shots: Is More Always the Right Answer?

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This is Wells Dermatology in Apgujeong.

When considering 'Ulthera,' known as the classic lifting treatment, the first choice you will face is the number of shots. You may worry that 300 shots will not be enough, while 600 shots may feel too costly and possibly too much for your face.

Today, at Wells Dermatology, where a dermatologist with 20 years of experience is on site, we would like to explain in depth how to find the 'right number of shots you truly need' rather than simply focusing on numbers.

Table of Contents

• The key to Ulthera: 'targeting' is more important than the number of shots

• Precise diagnosis through 3D analysis: the appropriate number of shots determined by data

• Why are 300–400 shots enough at Wells?

• Closing

The key to Ulthera: 'targeting' is more important than the number of shots

Ulthera is a procedure that delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy from the dermis layer of the skin to the deepest SMAS layer, inducing collagen regeneration. It can provide a powerful lifting effect without leaving surface wounds, which is why satisfaction is so high.

The important point here is 'who is shooting where.' As the number of shots increases, the price rises, but that does not mean that simply delivering more is the right answer. In fact, unnecessarily excessive treatment can cause side effects such as hollow cheeks.

Precise diagnosis through 3D analysis: the appropriate number of shots determined by data

The speed of aging, skin thickness, and fat distribution differ from person to person. Therefore, at Wells Dermatology, we use a 3D analysis device before consultation to accurately assess the patient’s facial structure.

• Analysis of skin aging status and type

• Precise measurement of the depth of the target areas that need treatment

• 1:1 customized treatment planning with a specialist

Only when this kind of precise analysis is performed in advance is it possible to achieve personalized lifting that delivers the efficiency of even 300 shots comparable to more than 600 shots.

Why are 300–400 shots enough at Wells?

Why do many people get recommended more than 600 shots at other clinics? At many clinics, the procedure is performed under 'sleep anesthesia' because of pain.

In this case, since the patient’s real-time feedback cannot be checked, the procedure is performed with reduced energy levels for safety, and the number of shots is often increased to compensate for the lower energy.

However, Wells Dermatology’s own painless anesthesia system is different.

• Communication while not under sleep anesthesia: During the procedure, the patient’s reactions are checked in real time to deliver the optimal energy.

• High energy efficiency: Rather than a method that relies on many low-intensity shots, we focus strong energy precisely on the areas that truly need it.

• Reasonable recommended shot counts: In fact, among patients who visit Wells, fewer than 2% receive more than 600 shots, and most are satisfied with lifting results after just 300–400 shots.

Closing

Ulthera is not simply a matter of using a device; it is a procedure that requires a specialist’s 'design' based on a complete understanding of the anatomical structure of the skin.

If you want to experience the most suitable and reasonable number of shots for your skin, and the value beyond that, we recommend starting with an accurate diagnosis through 3D analysis at Apgujeong Wells Dermatology.

Thank you for reading.

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