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Ulthera Lifting in Jamsil, Seoul

Updated November 2026
Ultrasound lifting treatment on a patient at Shinebom Clinic, Jamsil, Seoul

The short answer

Ulthera at Shinebom Clinic in Jamsil, Seoul is a non-surgical lifting treatment that delivers focused ultrasound energy to the SMAS layer, the deep support layer of the face. The clinic uses it for a double chin, deep cheeks, and the area around the cheekbones and nasolabial folds, and can repeat it at 6 months if needed. The device is made by Merz in Germany and is FDA-cleared.

Key facts

  • Device: Ulthera by Merz (Germany), FDA-cleared
  • Method: focused ultrasound to the SMAS layer
  • Areas: double chin, deep cheeks, cheekbones, nasolabial area
  • Effect: appears gradually from 1 week to 1 month
  • Repeat: at 6 months if needed

How does Ulthera lift the face?

Ulthera sends focused ultrasound below the skin surface to the SMAS, the layer that surgeons tighten in a facelift. The energy creates tiny thermal points that prompt the tissue to tighten and rebuild over time. Because the skin surface is not cut, there is no incision. Results develop gradually and vary between people.

Which areas does the clinic treat?

  • Double chin and under the jaw
  • Deep cheek area
  • Around the cheekbones
  • Nasolabial area

For a different mechanism, compare Thermage FLX(radiofrequency) in Ulthera vs Thermage. Technical details are on the Ulthera device page.

What happens on the day?

  1. Doctor consultation and plan; the doctor treats you personally.
  2. Cleansing, with comfort measures as needed.
  3. Ultrasound passes over the planned areas.
  4. Aftercare guidance.

Shinebom Clinic uses genuine devices and tips, with no reused tips or modified devices.

What is aftercare?

  • Avoid cold compresses and cold-water washing for 1 week.
  • Avoid alcohol, sauna and hard exercise for 1 week.
  • Moisturize well.

Bruising, swelling, pain and redness settle within 1 to 2 weeks. Contact the clinic if redness or tender blisters remain after 2 weeks. See lifting device aftercare.

Who should ask first?

Tell the doctor about pregnancy, implants, active skin infection and recent filler. Very loose skin may need a different approach, such as a thread lift.

Frequently asked questions

When will I see the effect?

The effect appears gradually, from about 1 week to 1 month.

Why avoid cold water afterward?

The clinic advises avoiding cold compresses and cold-water washing for 1 week after lifting devices.

How often can I repeat it?

A repeat at 6 months can be considered if needed. The doctor decides.

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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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