Hello, this is Woori Plastic Surgery.
Today, we’d like to talk about Ultherapy lifting, one of the non-surgical lifting treatments many of you may have heard of. In consultations, we often meet people who have misconceptions, such as asking, “Is Ultherapy a procedure that reduces bone?” So today, let’s look at what you should focus on to achieve clear results before and after Ultherapy.
A procedure that reduces bone?
Ultherapy is a lifting treatment that uses high-intensity ultrasound energy to deliver thermal energy to the subcutaneous fat layer and the fascia layer. This energy creates a lifting effect by contracting tissue; it is not a procedure that reduces or shaves down bone. If the energy were delivered toward the bone, it would not help the lifting effect and could instead cause unnecessary Ultherapy pain, so it is very important to deliver energy to the correct layer at the correct depth.
Ultherapy pain and anesthesia methods
For Ultherapy, the anesthesia method can be chosen according to pain sensitivity. The most common method is to apply anesthetic cream for about 30 minutes before the procedure. People receiving Ultherapy for the first time, or those who are not very sensitive to pain, usually undergo the procedure this way without difficulty. If you are worried about pain or had a hard time with Ultherapy pain in the past, you may choose sedation anesthesia. In such cases, most people say they hardly feel any pain during the procedure and that it felt like taking a short nap. On the other hand, some people who are more tolerant of pain or have had the procedure several times may receive it directly without anesthesia.
Does stronger pain mean better results?
Many people ask whether more pain means better results, but that is not necessarily true. Ultherapy is not a procedure meant to cause pain; it is a procedure that delivers the correct energy to the correct layer. If the pain is unnecessary, it may be because the energy depth or position was not set correctly. Ultherapy before-and-after design is usually planned while sitting, but the actual procedure is performed while lying down, so the movement of facial structures must also be considered to achieve accurate results. If this process is not properly reflected, the pain from Ultherapy may increase while the results may decrease, so it is important to consult a specialist.
Ultherapy lifting is not a procedure that becomes more effective simply because more shots are delivered. The key is setting the appropriate depth and location according to each person’s facial structure, fat thickness, and skin condition. That is why, to achieve clear results before and after Ultherapy, sufficient consultation with a specialist and an accurate diagnosis are more important than anything else. If you are considering Ultherapy, we recommend first checking where it will be performed, at what depth, and how it will be done, rather than focusing only on Ultherapy pain.
