Yangcheon-gu Lifting: What Are the Differences Between Procedures That Suit My Face?

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I am Kim Jin-hyun, Head Director at U&I Clinic Mokdong Branch.

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When you start looking into lifting, you often run into one big question.

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"Thermage, Oligio, InMode, Shringk, Ulthera, thread lifting... What am I actually supposed to get?"

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There are many procedure names, but it can be hard to find a place that clearly explains how they actually work differently within your skin.

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Because of that, people often end up choosing based only on reviews or comparing only prices.

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But lifting procedures differ completely from device to device in terms of how deep the energy reaches and how it works.

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Just as different instruments resonate in different ranges even if they are both instruments, radiofrequency and ultrasound

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and thread lifting each play different roles within the skin.

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Today, for those considering Yangcheon-gu lifting, I will explain how these three categories differ

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and summarize them with evidence from actual research results.

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Even if you do not choose us, if you understand these differences, it will help you choose the procedure that suits you no matter where you go. ^^

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Table of Contents
1. Radiofrequency vs. Ultrasound: The layer of action and purpose are different��2. A comparison of radiofrequency vs. ultrasound seen through actual studies��3. What is thread lifting?

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1. Radiofrequency vs. Ultrasound, The layer of action and purpose are different

Yangcheon-gu lifting First, let’s look at radiofrequency (RF) lifting.

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Radiofrequency uses heat to warm the collagen fibers in the dermis, causing them to contract,

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and then induces the generation of new collagen.

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In simple terms, it works by tightening the skin’s elastic network again, so you can think of it as being closer to “improving skin quality.”

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Representative devices include Thermage FLX, Oligio, and InMode.

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In particular, with InMode, you should definitely understand the difference between the Forma and FX modes.

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Forma delivers radiofrequency heat evenly from the surface to the dermis

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and is a firmness-focused procedure that ensures safety through real-time temperature monitoring.

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By contrast, FX is a completely different concept.

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It works by mechanically suctioning and fixing the skin like tweezers,

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and then simultaneously delivering radiofrequency and high-voltage energy through that space.

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The electroporation that occurs at this time coagulates and breaks down fat cells.

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Beyond simple tightening, you can expect an effect that reduces cheek fat and even fat under the chin—literally a procedure that

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“tightens while reducing.”

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Then what about ultrasound (HIFU) lifting? Ultrasound delivers high-intensity focused energy to the SMAS layer, the fascia layer located deepest in the skin, and forms thermal coagulation points.

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The SMAS layer is the very structure that is actually pulled in plastic surgery facelift operations.

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If radiofrequency targets collagen in the dermis, ultrasound targets a much deeper depth of about 4.5 mm, so it is closer to “improving sagging.”

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Shringk Universe

The representative device Shringk is cost-effective, so it is often used repeatedly and is suitable for maintenance care,

Ultherapy Prime

while Ultherapy Prime has high precision thanks to real-time imaging,

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so you can expect a strong lifting effect even with a single session, but the pain and cost are relatively high.

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2. A comparison of radiofrequency vs. ultrasound seen through actual studies

Yangcheon-gu lifting "So which one is better?" Many people ask this, but the answer becomes clear when you look at actual study results.

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Ultrasound tightening of facial and neck skin: a rater-blinded prospective cohort study

First, this is a clinical study published in 2011 on ultrasound alone.

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In patients with moderate facial sagging, after HIFU treatment and 90 days of follow-up,

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the eyebrows rose by an average of 1.7 mm, and tightening of the lower face and jawline improved significantly.

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This demonstrates a structural lifting effect by forming thermal coagulation points all the way down to the SMAS layer.

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A Randomized, Split-Face, Evaluator-Blind Clinical Trial Comparing Monopolar Radiofrequency

Versus Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization

for Lifting and Tightening of the Face and Upper Neck.

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And there is an even more interesting study.

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It is a comparative study in which one side of the same patient’s face was treated with ultrasound and the other side with radiofrequency.

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After 12 weeks of follow-up, the ultrasound side showed better jawline lifting effects,

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while the radiofrequency side showed better skin elasticity and skin texture improvement.

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Both procedures had high satisfaction, but the areas and methods of improvement were different.

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In other words, the conclusion is not that one is better or worse, but that the indications are different.

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3. What is thread lifting?

Yangcheon-gu lifting If radiofrequency and ultrasound use energy, that is, “thermal stimulation,” to tighten the skin, thread lifting takes a completely different approach.

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That is because medical absorbable threads are inserted directly under the skin without using a device,

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physically pulling and lifting the tissue.

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In particular, cog threads have small barbs on the surface, and these barbs hook into the subcutaneous tissue and pull it upward.

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That is why the lifting effect is visible immediately after the procedure, which is its biggest feature.

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In addition, as the body’s natural healing response occurs around the inserted threads and collagen synthesis is promoted,

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the firmness improvement effect can be maintained for a certain period even after the threads are absorbed over several months.

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However, compared with device-based procedures,

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there is downtime such as swelling or a pulling sensation after the procedure,

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and you should know that the practitioner’s skill has a major effect on the outcome.

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These days, many cases use a combined approach of first securing structural lifting with thread lifting and then maintaining firmness with radiofrequency or ultrasound.

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So far, for those considering Yangcheon-gu lifting, I have explained the working principles of radiofrequency, ultrasound, and thread lifting, the differences between devices, and actual research evidence.

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The most important point is that the first step is not the device name, but an accurate diagnosis of your facial condition.

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If you have any questions, I recommend getting a consultation comfortably, even if it is not with us.

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Thank you for reading this long post.

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This was Kim Jin-hyun, Head Director of U&I Clinic Mokdong Branch. ^^

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