Ultherapy vs. Thermage — Which Lifting Treatment Is Right for You?

[Ultherapy vs. Thermage — Which Lifting Treatment Is Right for You?]
Lijin Clinic in Myeongdong Explains the Real Difference

At Lijin Clinic—often searched as one of the best skin clinics in Seoul for foreigners—we’re frequently asked:
“Which one is better, Ultherapy or Thermage?”

The truth is:
It’s not about which treatment is “better.”
It’s about which layer of the face you need to improve.

1) The two treatments look similar, but they work on completely different layers
Ultherapy (Ultrasound Lifting)

→ Targets the SMAS (muscle fascia layer), the deepest structure of your face.
→ Best for:
- sagging jawline
- lower cheek drooping
- hollowing under the cheekbone
- double chin
- overall facial elongation

Ultherapy is ideal when your main concern is structural sagging.
This is why foreign patients searching for Ultherapy in Myeongdong or “lifting treatment” often start here.

Thermage (Radiofrequency Lifting)

→ Heats the entire dermis evenly and deeply.
→ Best for:
- fine lines
- enlarged pores
- reduced elasticity
- uneven skin texture
- thin or delicate skin that feels weak

Thermage is perfect when your priority is skin quality, density, and firmness—a reason many visitors look up Thermage in Myeongdong before traveling to Seoul.

In short:
Ultherapy → lifts the deeper structure
Thermage → refines the skin’s surface and elasticity
They are not substitutes. They complement one another.

2) “So which one is right for me?” — Our real consultation criteria

✔ Ultherapy is recommended when:
- Your jawline looks less defined
- Your cheeks feel heavier or droop
- Your cheekbone area collapses downward
- You notice early jowling or a double chin
- Sagging is your No.1 concern

✔ Thermage is recommended when:
- Your skin is thin and sensitive to strong ultrasound
- Fine lines, pores, or crepey texture show first
- Your skin feels soft or weakened
- You’ve done Ultherapy already but want smoother texture
- You want to increase overall dermal density

Thin skin → Thermage first. Fast-progressing sagging → Ultherapy first.
This is the exact decision process we use every day at Lijin Clinic—one of the best skin clinics in Myeongdong for foreigners looking for personalized lifting solutions.

3) Most faces don’t have just one problem layer
In real consultations, we almost always see a combination of:
- Deep-layer sagging
- Dermal elasticity loss
- Surface issues like fine lines and pores

That’s why a single lifting treatment often has limits.
When Ultherapy + Thermage are combined, they fill each other’s gaps— this is the foundation of Lijin Clinic’s Layered Lifting Design.
Of course, our lifting plans are not restricted to only these two devices.

At our Myeongdong clinic, we also use complementary options such as: EMface, VOLNEWMER, Shurink, ONDA, and more.
Each device is selected according to depth, indication, and treatment goal.
In the next post, we’ll explain how we design customized layered lifting plans—and how each device plays a role in structural, dermal, and surface improvement.

4) Personalized consultation matters the most
The ideal lifting combination depends entirely on:
- your facial structure
- skin thickness
- aging pattern
- your personal goals

If you’d like a precise face-mapping consultation at one of the best skin clinics in Seoul for foreigners, you can easily book your visit below.
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Same-day consultation and treatment are available.

We’ll help you find the safest and most natural lifting plan for your face.
— Lijin Clinic, Myeongdong