Thermage, Ulthera, and InMode Lifting in Yeongdeungpo

What are the differences?

Thermage / Ulthera / InMode

"On the internet, there are so many procedure names like Thermage, Ulthera, and InMode,

but honestly, I’m not sure what is what.

Which one is right for me?"

When consulting with patients, I can feel that interest in skin lifting procedures continues to grow steadily.

However, it is rare for people to fully understand how each procedure works or who each one is suitable for.

So today, I’d like to explain in an easy way the features and differences of three representative lifting procedures that many people are most curious about: Thermage, Ulthera, and InMode.

After reading this article, you will probably get a better sense of which device is more suitable for your skin.

Table of Contents

• Thermage: Natural, gradual tightening

• Ulthera: Effective even for the deep SMAS layer

• InMode: Fat reduction and improved elasticity

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Thermage: Natural, gradual tightening

Yeongdeungpo Thermage FLX

Thermage is a procedure that improves skin elasticity by focusing radiofrequency energy on the dermis to stimulate new collagen regeneration.

Thermage can be considered the original radiofrequency lifting treatment.

Since the first model, Thermacool, appeared in 2002, it has evolved into the fourth version, Thermage FLX.

The key feature of the latest model, Thermage FLX, is its ability to automatically detect the skin condition of each treatment area and deliver optimal energy with each shot.

Thanks to this, it can be performed efficiently with fewer shots than earlier models.

In addition, the tip area has become wider, reducing treatment time by about 25%, and the vibration and cooling pulse functions have made pain much less than before.

Thermage is characterized by gradual, natural tightening.

Some improvement in elasticity can be seen after the procedure, but the skin gradually becomes firmer over 1 to 2 months, making it suitable for those seeking long-term elasticity improvement.

It is also especially effective for thin, sagging skin or skin that has lost elasticity.

Yeongdeungpo Thermage

Ulthera: Effective even for the deep SMAS layer

Ulthera is a procedure that delivers powerful ultrasound energy deep into the SMAS layer of the skin to create a lifting effect.

While Thermage uses radiofrequency energy to target the dermis, Ulthera uses ultrasound energy to target a deeper SMAS layer.

The energy that reaches the SMAS layer generates heat of 60 to 70°C, and this heat contracts stretched tissues and induces new collagen production.

Ulthera has a built-in real-time ultrasound function.

During the procedure, the structure inside the skin (skin, subcutaneous fat, SMAS layer, muscles, etc.) can be seen on a screen, allowing the energy to be adjusted for each necessary area and making the procedure safer.

Ulthera tends to be especially effective for people who have some facial fullness and whose cheeks or jawline have just begun to sag slightly.

However, if the face has very little fat, the energy may also be delivered to the fat layer, so caution is needed because side effects such as hollowing of the cheeks can occur.

Yeongdeungpo Thermage

InMode: Fat reduction and improved elasticity

InMode is a lifting treatment based on radiofrequency energy, and uniquely, it is a procedure that can be expected to provide a wider range of effects by using two different modes.

The InMode FX mode targets the deep subcutaneous fat layer, and during treatment, the skin is gently suctioned with negative pressure while concentrated radiofrequency and high-voltage current (HVP) are delivered.

It can help intensively reduce unwanted fat such as a double chin, sagging cheek fat, and buccal fat, while also improving facial contour.

The InMode FORMA mode is a treatment in which radiofrequency energy is delivered to the dermis while gently gliding over the skin surface like a massage.

Like Thermage, it uses radiofrequency energy and targets the dermis, but the energy delivery method is different.

During the procedure, gel is applied to the skin and the handpiece is moved over it, promoting collagen regeneration inside the skin with warm heat around 43°C.

It is effective for immediate skin tightening, fine lines, and improved elasticity, and is characterized by minimal skin irritation and pain.

It is especially suitable for those worried about a double chin or sagging cheek fat, and by combining both modes, it is possible to aim for both fat reduction and skin tightening.

Today, we compared Thermage, Ulthera, and InMode procedures in Yeongdeungpo.

If you have read this far, you may have realized that each lifting procedure uses different energy, targets different skin layers, and addresses different skin concerns.

That is why the most important part of a lifting procedure is creating a customized plan that fits your skin condition and concerns.

If you are considering a procedure, please remember that it is important to receive sufficient consultation at a place with extensive experience with each device.

Thank you. This was Yeongdeungpo UNI Clinic^^

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