Choosing the Right Lifting

From radio frequency to ultrasound, there are many types of lifting treatments available in the dermatology field for you to choose from. How do you know which fits you more? What’s the difference between these lifting treatments? We’ll be explaining the differences so just keep reading! 🫶🏻 It’s a Jumble of Lifting Treatments Thanks to…

From radio frequency to ultrasound, there are many types of lifting treatments available in the dermatology field for you to choose from. How do you know which fits you more? What’s the difference between these lifting treatments? We’ll be explaining the differences so just keep reading! 🫶🏻

It’s a Jumble of Lifting Treatments

Thanks to the technological advancements in the dermatology field, options for lifting treatments have widened. If not, a little too much. If you had ever visited a Korean skin clinic before, you might have been overwhelmed by the variety of treatment options. Frankly, you won’t be able to find out which treatment is the perfect fit for you unless you visit in-person for a consultation, but here are some tips and recommendations so you can get ready beforehand!

1. Radiofrequency Lifting Treatments

Lifting treatments using radiofrequency, abbreviated as RF, uses an electromagnetic device that generates and exerts heat to target the dermis for the stimulation of collagen and elastin.

👆🏻Density is a notable lifting treatment that uses RF!

As shown in the example above, RF treatments exerts thermal energy waves into the deep dermis layer, where collagen and elastin are produced. By stimulating this layer, it helps the skin to regenerate and reproduce its own collagen within weeks.

So who should be getting RF lifting treatments?

Lifting treatments such as Density target the larger problem areas, helping to build collagen and therefore volume in the general face. These types of treatments are best recommended for those who:

lack facial volume, causing hollowness
sees facial sagging from lack of elasticity
want to achieve overall youthful face
experience fine lines and wrinkles

Therefore, the two key effects of RF treatments such as Density is offering elasticity and tightening to the face. If these are not your main concerns, continue reading to see if the next type fits!

2. Ultrasound Lifting Treatments

Lifting treatments using powerful ultrasonic energy that reaches into the deep fat layer to break down fat while lifting the fascia of the skin that had been sagging. Compared to RF lifting treatments, ultrasound lifting treatments reach deeper and target specific areas to break down the fatty layer that’s causing the sagging.

👆🏻Shurink is a notable lifting treatment that uses ultrasound!

As seen above, ultrasound lifting treatments such as Shurink HIFU reach into the deep fat layer using high thermal energy to help burn the excess fat while stimulating collagen regeneration in the area. These types of treatments are best recommended for those who:

experience sagging of their skin
struggle with double chin, marionette lines, or faint v-line
want a sharper contour of their face, especially the lower jaw area

Compared to RF lifting treatments, ultrasound lifting treatments such as Shurink focus on specific areas of concern. If you would like to target the lower jaw areas for a sharper V line contour, Shurink is the way to go!

What if I’m still unsure about the treatments?

It is absolutely normal to be confused. Until a professional doctor takes a look at your concern areas, it’s hard to differentiate whether your needs are the fine wrinkles, the volume, the sagging, or the excess fat. That’s why we always advise our patients to visit our clinic for a consultation with Dr. Kim to ensure only the best, customized treatments are offered to you!

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