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Ulthera Ultrasound Lifting Device in Jamsil, Seoul
The short answer
Ulthera is a focused ultrasound lifting device made by Merz in Germany and FDA-cleared, which Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul uses to reach the SMAS layer beneath the skin. It is chosen for sagging in the lower face, such as a double chin or deep cheek area. This page explains the machine itself, not the treatment visit.
Key facts
- Maker: Merz, Germany
- Technology: focused ultrasound to the SMAS layer
- Regulatory note: FDA-cleared
- Areas at Shinebom: double chin, deep cheek, around cheekbones, nasolabial area
- Repeat: at 6 months if needed
What is the Ulthera device?
Ulthera is an ultrasound-based lifting system developed by Merz, a company based in Germany. It is FDA-cleared and is one of the 17 devices in use at Shinebom Clinic. Unlike a laser, it does not work on the skin surface. Its energy is delivered below the surface, to the layer that supports the face.
How does focused ultrasound work?
The handpiece sends ultrasound energy that is focused into small points beneath the skin. These points reach the SMAS layer, the fibrous and muscular layer that sits under the fat and holds the skin in place. Generally, the heat created at those points tightens tissue and prompts the body to produce new collagen over the following weeks, so a change appears gradually rather than on the day of the visit.
Which areas does Shinebom Clinic treat with it?
The clinic uses Ulthera for four zones:
- The double chin area
- The deep cheek area
- The area around the cheekbones
- The nasolabial area
The doctor decides which zones suit you after looking at your face shape and skin type. Some people are better served by a different lifting machine, so the plan is built one to one.
What should you expect from the machine itself?
Because the energy goes deep, many people feel warmth or a deep, aching sensation as each point is delivered. The standard clinic flow includes numbing cream or icing, and the doctor can adjust the plan to your comfort. Mild redness, swelling or tenderness can follow and usually settles within one to two weeks. Read the lifting device aftercare guide for the details.
Who should ask extra questions before treatment?
Generally, ultrasound lifting is postponed during pregnancy, over an active skin infection or over some implants. Tell the doctor about your medical history and any cosmetic procedures you have had. If the effect is lower than you hoped, the clinic's advice is to repeat at 6 months if needed rather than overtreat. To see how it differs from radiofrequency, read the Ulthera vs Thermage comparison. Prices are quoted after consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Ulthera?
Ulthera is made by Merz, a company based in Germany. The system is FDA-cleared.
What layer does Ulthera reach?
It reaches the SMAS layer, the supportive layer under the fat, using focused ultrasound rather than surface light.
How often is Ulthera repeated?
At Shinebom Clinic it can be repeated at 6 months if needed. The doctor reviews your face before suggesting another session.
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General information from Shinebom Clinic, not personal medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals, and all procedures carry possible risks and side effects. A doctor will confirm what suits you at consultation.
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