Thinking About Lifting in Mokdong? 5 Things You Must Check Before Getting Ulthera

Hello, I’m Im Young-soo, the chief director of Troy Plastic Surgery.

“Does Ulthera really have a lifting effect?”

“Isn’t there a way to improve sagging without surgery?”

Even in the Mokdong area, many people ask these kinds of questions and think about lifting.

In particular, many women in their 30s to 50s search for Ulthera because they want to naturally restore their facial line without surgery.

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But Ulthera is not the right answer for everyone.

So today, if you’re considering Ulthera, I’ll explain the key points you should 반드시 check before the procedure.

1. Ulthera is more effective for improving “skin sagging” than “skin elasticity”

2. The most commonly used number of shots for the facial line is “300–500 shots”

3. Be sure to check whether it is “genuine Ulthera”

4. There are cases where Ulthera is not enough

5. The effect appears in two stages: “immediate + gradual”

6. Ulthera pre-treatment checklist

7. Ulthera is more effective for improving “skin sagging” than “skin elasticity”

Ulthera uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to deliver energy deep into the SMAS layer of the skin, physically lifting sagging tissue.

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In other words, rather than the skin’s surface elasticity,

• when the cheek area has collapsed

• when the jawline has become blunt

• when nasolabial folds have deepened

it is most effective for lifting tissue that has sagged in the direction of gravity.

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On the other hand,

• if the skin itself is thin

• if volume has decreased

• if the face has generally lost weight rather than simply aged,

then volume replenishment (such as fillers or fat grafting) may be more appropriate than Ulthera.

2. The most commonly used number of shots for the facial line is “300–500 shots”

Many people ask, “How many shots do I need?” The number of shots depends on the treatment area.

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Full face (based on forehead to jawline): 300–400 shots

Focused improvement of cheeks + jawline: 400–500 shots

More shots are not always better, and fewer shots are not always ineffective.

The key is delivering the treatment to the areas your face truly needs, at the proper depth.

3. Be sure to check whether it is “genuine Ulthera”

Ulthera is a device manufactured by the U.S. company Merz,

• whether the device is genuine

• whether the tip is genuine

• whether the treatment is performed while viewing the inside of the skin in real time (real-time ultrasound guidance)

These three elements must be in place for it to be true Ulthera.

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Some clinics perform procedures using similar devices and call them Ulthera, so it is important to check.

4. There are cases where Ulthera is not enough

Ulthera targets the deepest layer among non-incisional lifting treatments, but it also has limitations.

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For example,

• if the skin has already become severely stretched

• if elasticity is so poor that wrinkles are folded in

• if the cheeks are heavily sagging downward

Ulthera alone may not be sufficient.

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In such cases, thread lifting or a facelift may need to be combined or used instead.

5. The effect appears in two stages: “immediate + gradual”

Right after the procedure, many people feel that the skin is “pulled tight,” but the real lifting effect usually begins to appear in earnest about 2 to 3 months later.

The reason is

• after the SMAS layer contracts due to the ultrasound,

• collagen regeneration is induced in that area,

• and over time, firmer and smoother skin tissue is gradually rebuilt.

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Therefore, the effect works as a structure of some immediate effect plus gradual cumulative effect.

6. Ulthera pre-treatment checklist

Item	YES	NO
Is the skin lacking elasticity?	☐	☐
Do you feel sagging in the cheeks or jawline?	☐	☐
Is surgery burdensome and are you looking for a non-incisional method?	☐	☐
Is contour improvement more needed than facial volume?	☐	☐

If three or more apply, you are likely a good candidate for Ulthera.

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Closing advice

Among many lifting devices, Ulthera is a procedure that is especially strong for improving fundamental sagging.

However, the results can vary greatly depending on whether genuine products are used, whether the skin is accurately diagnosed, and the experience of the person performing the procedure.

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Whether Ulthera is right for you, or whether another method would be more suitable, should be confirmed through an in-person consultation.

Rather than “Ulthera no matter what!”

finding a “lifting solution that fits my face exactly” is the truly important decision.

Thank you.

Im Young-soo, Chief Director, Troy Plastic Surgery

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