Ultherapy Korea before and after changes are usually read two to four months after one session, because focused ultrasound heat points placed down to the 4.5 mm SMAS layer start a collagen rebuild that takes time. Skin instruments add detail a photo cannot: in a German study, elasticity dipped at week four before rising at weeks 12 and 24. A Korean series graded the same faces at two and four months.
Merz Aesthetics · Ultherapy PrimeClinics in Myeongdong
5 clinics for Ultherapy in Myeongdong
| # | Clinic | Area | Languages | Devices & products | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | Myeongdong Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Sofwave · Onda | ₩450,000 | 4.9 (1,091) |
| 2 | Kind Global Clinic | Euljiro-ipgu Station | English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Onda · Titanium lifting | ₩450,000 | 4.9 (359) |
| 3 | Summit Clinic | Gwanghwamun Station | - | Ultherapy Prime · Thermage FLX · Onda · Shurink Universe | - | 5.0 (157) |
| 4 | Curveline Clinic Myeongdong | Myeongdong | - | Ultherapy Prime | - | 5.0 (536) |
| 5 | Karin Clinic Myeongdong | Myeong-dong | - | Ultherapy Prime · Oligio | ₩500,000 | 4.9 (460) |
11. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong is near Myeongdong Station, a skin and aesthetic clinic with a 4.9 average from 1,091 Google reviews. Ultherapy is offered here together with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. It consults in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish, and Ultherapy is listed from ₩450,000 + VAT.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- It welcomes patients every day, 10:30 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:30 to 19:00 on weekends.
- The clinic is a 2-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 8, on the 2nd and 3rd floors at 58 Myeongdong 10-gil.
Sunday appointments · Glass skin booster programs
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩450,000 + VAT
22. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsKind Global Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic by Euljiro-ipgu Station Exit 6, rated 4.9 from 359 Google reviews. It offers Ultherapy alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Consultations are available in English, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish; listed Ultherapy prices start at ₩450,000 + VAT.
Boutique Myeongdong clinic with co-director-led treatment
- Boutique clinic
- One private floor
- Director-performed care
- It opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30, and weekends and holidays 10:00 to 17:00.
- The clinic is a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 6 on Line 4.
Weekend or holiday appointments · Planning treatment before flying in
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩450,000 + VAT
33. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSummit Clinic sits a 3-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, a skin and aesthetic clinic that holds a 5.0 Google rating across 157 reviews. Its menu covers Ultherapy as well as RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning.
Gwanghwamun skin clinic for lifting, lasers and skin boosters
- Lifting devices
- Laser & pigment
- Warm beige lounge
- The clinic opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30 with no lunch break, and Saturdays 10:00 to 17:00.
- It is a three-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5 and City Hall Station Exit 4.
Weekday evening appointments · Lifting and skin booster plans
- Location
- Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, 3 min walk
4. Curveline Clinic Myeongdong
★ 5.0536 Google reviewsCurveline Clinic Myeongdong runs a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong; its Google rating is 5.0 from 536 reviews. Ultherapy is offered here together with RF lifting, breast surgery and facial contouring.
Contouring clinic built around signature fat-dissolving injections
- Contouring focus
- Private 1:1 care
- Wood-toned lounge
- The clinic is 118 m from Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 6 and opens daily, until 20:00 on weekdays.
- The signature Bbang injection is the clinic's own fat-dissolving formula, made without steroids or PPC.
Face or body contouring injections · Non-surgical option instead of liposuction
- Location
- Myeongdong
5. Karin Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9460 Google reviewsKarin Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong, rated 4.9 from 460 Google reviews. It offers Ultherapy alongside skin boosters. Its listed Ultherapy price starts from ₩500,000 + VAT.
Private anti-aging clinic for Ultherapy and Rejuran
- Director-led care
- Private rooms
- Anti-aging focus
- Sealed products are opened in front of the patient, and empty syringes and shot counts are shown afterward.
- The signature 3-Layer Lifting combines Ultherapy Prime, Potenza with Juvelook and a lifting injection.
English or Chinese speakers · Seeing products opened before treatment
- Location
- Myeong-dong
- Listed price
- From ₩500,000 + VAT
Prices
Ultherapy cost in Myeongdong
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Ultherapy · 100 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $327–$364₩450,000–₩500,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 200 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $655₩900,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 300 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $982–$1,018₩1,350,000–₩1,400,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 400 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,309₩1,800,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 600 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $1,964₩2,700,000 + VATCompare clinicsGuide
A Korean series that graded faces at two and four months
In a 2015 study in Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Lee and colleagues treated 41 people with facial sagging using micro-focused ultrasound, following the maker's protocol of 300 treatment lines. Thirty-eight completed follow-up: 37 women and one man, aged 37 to 52. An automatic skin diagnosis system graded each face before treatment and again at two and four months.
The median skin grade moved from 5 before treatment to 3 at both follow-ups, and the differences were statistically significant. Two points stand out for anyone reading results. The change held between month two and month four, and the evaluation used a machine score rather than a doctor's impression. The study had no untreated comparison group and very few men, so it describes a typical course rather than a forecast for any one face.
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The week-four dip: why firmness can read lower before it rises
A 2019 study in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology by Kerscher and colleagues measured skin function in 22 women with moderate to severe sagging at the jawline and under the chin. After one imaging-guided treatment, the team tracked skin temperature, water loss through the surface, hydration, redness, elasticity, thickness and density for up to 24 weeks.
Surface function stayed steady: water loss, hydration and redness showed no significant change against baseline. Elasticity behaved differently. It fell significantly at week four, then rose above baseline at weeks 12 and 24. Swelling resolved without lasting effects, and no adverse events were recorded. Two authors worked for the device maker, which is worth keeping in mind. The practical lesson is simple: a face that feels softer at one month is following the measured course, not failing.
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What to write down at the baseline appointment
A useful before record is more than a selfie. Ask the doctor to note the plan in terms you can compare later, and keep a copy when you leave the clinic.
- The laxity grade or score the doctor uses, if any.
- Each treated zone with its line count and transducer depths.
- Any skin analysis reading taken before treatment.
- Fillers, toxin or threads already in the face, with dates.
- Recent weight change, which can shift the jaw outline on its own.
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Reading the after stage against the measured course
The table below lines up common experience with what the two studies recorded, so each stage can be read for what it is.
| Time after treatment | What is common | What measurements showed |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment day | Flushing, mild swelling, faint lines along the transducer path | Skin temperature stayed in a normal range |
| Days 1 to 3 | Swelling settles, the jaw may feel tender | Hydration, water loss and redness close to baseline |
| Week 4 | Little visible change, skin may feel softer | Elasticity readings dipped below baseline |
| Months 2 to 3 | Gradual tightening along the jaw and under the chin | Grades improved at two months; elasticity rose by week 12 |
| Months 4 to 6 | Change settles into its stable look | Grades held at four months; elasticity still raised at week 24 |
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After-effects that call for a message to the clinic
Redness and swelling that fade within days are expected and need no action. Tenderness when chewing can last a little longer. Contact the clinic if raised welts stay beyond a few days, if bruising spreads, or if numbness or tingling along the jaw persists.
Uneven swelling can make one side look lifted for a while, so wait until it settles before judging symmetry. Results vary from person to person, and heavy loosening may need a surgical option rather than another session.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Evaluation of Micro-focused Ultrasound for Lifting and Tightening the FaceArchives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2015 · doi:10.14730/aaps.2015.21.2.65
In 38 evaluated patients treated with 300 lines, median skin grades from an automatic skin diagnosis system improved from 5 to 3 at two and four months.
- Skin physiology and safety of microfocused ultrasound with visualization for improving skin laxityClinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2019 · doi:10.2147/ccid.s188586
In 22 women given one treatment, barrier function and hydration stayed stable, while elasticity fell at week four and rose significantly at weeks 12 and 24.
FAQ
Questions about Ultherapy in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Ultherapy in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Ultherapy in Myeongdong include RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), Summit Clinic (Gwanghwamun Station), Curveline Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong) and Karin Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong). Each lists Ultherapy on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Does a skin analysis machine show changes that a photo misses?
Often yes, because instruments read firmness, elasticity and texture that light and camera angle can hide or exaggerate. The 2015 Korean series by Lee and colleagues relied on an automatic skin diagnosis system rather than photos alone. Readings still depend on the same device and conditions each time, so ask whether the clinic repeats the measurement with the same machine at follow-up.
Is it normal for my skin to feel less firm a month after the session?
Yes, a softer feel around one month matches what measurements have shown. In the 2019 study by Kerscher and colleagues, elasticity fell significantly at week four and then rose above baseline at weeks 12 and 24. This reflects tissue remodeling in progress. Judge the result after about three months rather than at the first follow-up, and mention lasting numbness to the clinic.
Did the Korean study include men?
Only one man completed follow-up, alongside 37 women aged 37 to 52. That makes the study a reasonable guide for middle-aged women with facial sagging and a weak guide for men. Male skin is usually thicker, and beard growth can make jaw changes harder to judge in photos. Men reading results should rely more on their own baseline record than on published averages.
Can the treatment dry out the skin or leave lasting redness?
Measured data suggest not. In the study by Kerscher and colleagues, hydration, water loss through the skin surface and redness stayed close to baseline at every check up to 24 weeks. Short-lived flushing on the day is common. A gentle moisturizer and sunscreen in the first days are usually enough, and persistent redness beyond a few days is a reason to contact the clinic.
How many lines did the faces in the Korean series receive?
They received 300 treatment lines, following the device maker's recommended protocol at the time. Line count is only one part of a plan, since the zones, depths and passes per zone also shape the outcome. If you want to compare your result with the study, ask the clinic to write your line count per zone so the two can be set side by side.
Should I keep my treatment record for a future session?
Yes, a written record of zones, line counts, depths and any skin readings makes a later session easier to plan. A doctor on a future trip can see what was done and how your skin responded, rather than starting from guesswork. Store it with your own dated photos, taken under the same light, so both the numbers and the outline can be compared.