How to Get Ulthera in Mapo with Less Pain

Hello, I’m Dr. Jo Won-jin, and I’ve been seeing patients for 10 years.

I know Ulthera is effective, but...

I’m hesitant because I’m afraid it will hurt too much.

Many people say, “I’ve been putting off Ulthera because I’m scared of the pain.”

Even if the results are clear, the process itself should not become something frightening.

Under the topic of how to get Ulthera in Mapo with less pain,

I’ll go over the things you should definitely check before the procedure.

Table of Contents

• 1. Get treated with the upgraded Ultherapy Prime version
• 2. Pay attention to the details of anesthesia that reduce pain
• 3. Consider alternative procedures that are less painful while still effective

• Summary of getting Ulthera with less pain

1. Get treated with the upgraded Ultherapy Prime version

The old Mapo Ulthera devices honestly caused quite a bit of pain.

But the recently released Ultherapy Prime represents a major technical improvement.

Compared with the existing Ulthera, the ultrasonic imaging clarity of the upgraded “Ultherapy Prime” has improved by more than 70%.

The device’s ultrasound screen is larger and clearer.

Why is this important?

Better screen clarity means the structures inside the skin are visible much more clearly.

As a result, the chance of delivering energy to unnecessary areas and causing damage is reduced.

This plays a very large role in reducing pain.

In the past, heat would spread and cause unnecessary damage to the areas around the targeted zone.

Now, with the heat-focusing point being more precise, the spread of heat to areas with many nerves has also been reduced, which helps.

You can target the desired area while reducing unnecessary stimulation.

Reference to studies related to Ultherapy Prime equipment

As you can see in the images above, even in a study involving more than 200 patients,

it was possible to confirm that pain, swelling, and redness were noticeably reduced compared with the existing device.

Of course, even with the same device, results can vary depending on how it is used,

but this would make the post too long, so please check the article below.

2. Pay attention to the details of anesthesia that reduce pain

Even so, because pain varies greatly from person to person, I can’t say Mapo Ulthera is completely painless.

That’s why many people consider sedation anesthesia.

In truth, I usually don’t recommend it unless it’s really necessary.

Because under sedation, the person is not completely unconscious,

when hot shots are delivered, the patient may still react by moving their face, and so on.

That increases the chance of delivering the shots incorrectly.

If the energy is delivered to a place it shouldn’t be, the risk of issues such as sunken cheeks also goes up.

Most importantly, real-time feedback during the procedure is not possible.

Responses like “It stings a little here” are actually important criteria for delicately adjusting the intensity of the procedure.

Instead, we approach it in a way that allows comfort even without sedation.

We sufficiently absorb a high-concentration topical anesthetic cream to numb the skin, and it is best to leave it on for at least 40 minutes.

If necessary, there is also a method of administering local anesthesia in areas where nerves pass through to block pain signals.

Taking a pain reliever before the procedure is another way to lower pain sensitivity.

If you go through this process thoroughly, most people say, “It was better than I expected.”

Apply the anesthetic cream thickly, seal it well, and allow enough time (40 minutes).

3. Consider alternative procedures that are less painful while still effective

Of course, even though Ulthera has become less painful, some people still find it burdensome.

In that case, there is no need to insist on only Mapo Ulthera.

These days, rather than getting the full 600 or 800 shots of Ulthera,

it is also an option to combine it with a device like Certu, which causes almost no pain,

to minimize pain while maximizing lifting effects.

When Ulthermage is needed,

a method often used is to combine Shurink Universe and Corege to build firmness layer by layer.

There are ways to achieve similar results with much less pain, so choosing a place with enough alternative devices can also be a good option.

Photo of a combined Shurink + Corege procedure

In the end, what matters is finding the method that is right for you.

Not a procedure that the clinic wants to sell you,

but the kind of clinic that recommends the treatment that suits you best — see the post below for details.

Summary of getting Ulthera with less pain

If you are sensitive, choose a device with less pain; if you want more improvement in firmness, choose a slightly stronger Ulthera.

In this way, the key is to determine the most efficient combination according to each person’s skin condition and pain tolerance.

Key points

• Device: Check whether it is Mapo Ultherapy Prime, which causes less pain

• Safety: Look for a systematic anesthesia protocol instead of sedation anesthesia

• Flexibility: Consider other lifting options that are right for you and less painful

I hope you do not give up on results because of fear of pain,

or choose an excessive procedure.

There are definitely ways to receive treatment comfortably without giving up on results.

Thank you. This was Jo Won-jin.

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