Radiofrequency? Ultrasound? Things You Need to Know Before Choosing a Lifting Treatment at a Wangsimni Dermatology Clinic

Radiofrequency & Ultrasound Lifting

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One of the methods that often comes to mind when you want to make your facial line more defined and restore skin elasticity is lifting. It works by delivering energy into the skin to help it regain firmness on its own. Compared with surgical methods, it is less burdensome and recovery is faster, which is why many people seek it out. It is broadly divided into radiofrequency and ultrasound, and each can stimulate different depths of the skin. If you understand the principles and effects in advance, it will be a big help in making your decision.

Radiofrequency & Ultrasound Lifting

Laser Lifting

Laser lifting is a treatment that delivers thermal energy to the dermis or fascia layer inside the skin, causing the tissue to contract and inducing the creation of new collagen in the process. Rather than simply pulling on the surface, it brings about a natural improvement as the skin’s structure itself changes in a healthier way.

When compared with other elasticity-improving methods, the difference becomes even clearer. Thread lifting provides a physical pulling effect by inserting special threads, but it is difficult to expect changes in the skin’s internal structure. Skin Botox reduces muscle movement for a subtle lifting effect, but it is more focused on fine wrinkles and skin texture improvement than on lifting. On the other hand, laser lifting has the advantage of stimulating the skin from within so that elasticity gradually improves over time.

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• Delivers thermal energy to the skin, inducing tissue contraction and collagen production

• Unlike other lifting methods, it works by improving the skin’s structure itself

Laser Lifting

Types of Laser Lifting

Laser lifting differs in its characteristics depending on the type of energy used. First, radiofrequency vibrates water molecules in the skin to generate frictional heat. The heat produced at this time spreads throughout the dermis and promotes the production of collagen and elastin. Because the heat is delivered evenly, it is suitable for improving overall facial elasticity and skin texture.

Ultrasound lifting focuses high-intensity energy at a single point to stimulate even the fascia layer. As the skin is pulled upward, the contour becomes more defined and sagging is noticeably improved. In addition, new collagen is produced over time, helping maintain firmness. Meanwhile, photolifting, which uses light, mainly plays a supportive role in improving skin tone and pigmentation. Therefore, for the main purpose of lifting, radiofrequency and ultrasound are the key options.

Types of Laser Lifting

Density High

A representative radiofrequency lifting treatment is Density High. It delivers uniform energy throughout the dermis to gradually induce changes from deep within the skin. While the existing Density treatment stimulated relatively closer to the epidermis, Density High has been improved by delivering energy more precisely to deeper and wider areas, enhancing the improvement effect.

During this process, the skin surface is not damaged, so it does not interfere with daily life, and it also helps reduce pores, smooth fine wrinkles, and restore skin texture. In particular, it can be a good option for those who feel their whole face has lost firmness and looks saggy, or for those whose skin overall appears lax.

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• Delivers radiofrequency energy deep into the dermis

• Helps improve overall skin elasticity

• Reduces pores, smooths fine wrinkles, improves skin texture, and restores firmness

Density High

Ultherapy

Next, Ultherapy is a device that represents ultrasound lifting. It concentrates energy into the deepest layer of the skin, the fascia layer. It is steadily loved because it allows you to experience a powerful lifting effect without surgery.

During the procedure, when ultrasound energy is focused at a single point to create a high-temperature focal point, the tissue contracts firmly. Over the following months, new collagen is formed and the skin gradually becomes firmer. A major advantage is that the facial contour becomes clearer right after the procedure, and the lifting effect is naturally maintained over time. It shows particularly good results in areas where sagging is noticeable, such as the jawline and the cheeks :)

<Ultherapy>

• Focuses energy to the SMAS layer with high-intensity focused ultrasound

• Energy reaches the SMAS layer, which is the cause of contour sagging

• Excellent effect on sagging areas such as the jawline and cheeks

Ultherapy

Treatments That Work Well Together

Because lifting treatments create changes by stimulating deep layers of the skin, the skin may temporarily become more sensitive after the procedure. That is why soothing care immediately after lifting is important. Intense Ultra Soothing Care helps quickly stabilize skin that has been stimulated by high-intensity energy and reduce redness or dryness.

It also helps restore the skin barrier by supplying enough moisture and nutrients, so it plays a positive role in helping the lifting effect last longer. On the other hand, if soothing care is not properly carried out, the skin will inevitably take a long time to recover. In the end, lifting should consider not only the procedure itself but also aftercare in order to lead to satisfying results.

Treatments That Work Well Together

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