Ultherapy and Thermage, Separate or Together? [Ulthermage Explained by Dr. Choi Yong-hwa of Soon Plus]

Ultherapy and Thermage, separate or together? If you're worried about sagging and facial contours

Loss of skin elasticity, sagging, and a less-defined jawline naturally become more noticeable as the years go by.

To address these concerns, people look for treatments, and among the most consistently sought-after procedures from the past to the present are Ultherapy and Thermage.

Both procedures can be expected to have lifting effects, but there can be significant differences in their methods and the points where they are most effective.

For that reason, you may consider having each procedure separately or combining them.

Let's take a look at what the differences are and what kind of results you can expect.

[Ultherapy + Thermage explained by Dr. Choi Yong-hwa of Soon Plus]

First, Ultherapy is a lifting procedure that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound energy to deliver energy to the SMAS layer, the deep layer of the skin.

Because the SMAS layer is also the layer lifted during actual facelift surgery, strengthening this area can produce a powerful lifting effect.

The features of Ultherapy include:

Deep lifting that reaches the SMAS layer, improvement in sagging facial contours and greater definition of the jawline,

lifting effects that appear gradually over time, the sensation of directly pulling the skin upward, and precise treatment tailored to skin depth and structure by checking with real-time ultrasound imaging technology.

Cases in which Ultherapy may be recommended include noticeable sagging along the jawline, a desire to improve sagging in the midface below the cheekbones, a double chin, and relatively thick skin.

Thermage is a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to heat the collagen layer and stimulate regeneration.

It is a laser device that is strong in improving skin elasticity and texture by remodeling collagen within the skin.

Thermage may be effective for skin texture, elasticity, and pore improvement, and by evenly improving a wide area at once, it can help naturally refine facial contours.

With collagen regeneration, the overall texture of the skin improves, and you can expect an immediate sense of tension as well as a gradual increase in firmness.

Appropriate cases for Thermage include when the face looks dull due to decreased skin elasticity, when you want lifting effects along with pore and skin texture improvement,

when you prefer a natural lifting effect, and when there is less fat and the skin is relatively thin.

Rather than viewing these two laser devices as competing, it is better to understand them as procedures with different roles.

If the goal is to improve sagging and lifting, you can choose Ultherapy.

If you want skin elasticity, texture improvement, and wrinkle improvement, you can choose Thermage.

Also, because their main effects and energy methods are different, many people undergo both procedures together.

Ultherapy can help refine sagging facial contours, while Thermage can improve skin elasticity, allowing you to expect firm skin and a V-line effect.

However, treatment methods can vary depending on the patient's skin condition and needs, so the decision should be made after sufficient consultation with a medical professional.