Ultherapy in Seoul is a non-surgical lifting session in which a Merz Aesthetics device fires focused ultrasound (HIFU) at set depths under the skin, reaching the SMAS at 4.5 mm to tighten loose contours on the jaw, chin, brow and neck. Expect numbing cream for up to an hour, then about 30 to 60 minutes of treatment for the face. Afterward the skin may look pink or feel puffy, yet most people walk back into the city the same afternoon and can board a plane the following day. Tightening appears gradually over two to three months. Clinics in the capital bill per line in each area, and this page sets out clinics alongside their current listed prices.
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10 clinics for Ultherapy in Korea
If you are comparing Ultherapy in Korea, these 10 clinics are on this page: Kind Global Clinic, RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam, Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch, Dear Clinic, Summit Clinic, ENTER Plastic Surgery, Rewind Plastic Surgery, Springday Clinic Sinchon, Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam) and Leaders Dermatology Clinic Samseong Central. Listed Ultherapy prices at these clinics start from ₩400,000 before VAT.
11. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station, with Ultherapy and HIFU lifting on its menu
Kind Global Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Euljiro-ipgu Station. Ultherapy is one of its main treatments, alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Staff communicate in English, 日本語, 中文 and Español. Its listed Ultherapy price starts at ₩450,000 before VAT.
- Ultherapy
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- Botox
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- Volume and contour fillers
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
- Ultherapy
- Main treatment
- Listed price
- From ₩450,000 + VAT
22. RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam
★ 4.91,156 Google reviewsGangnam Station skin clinic built around five-language care
- Five-language desk
- Gallery-style interior
- Regenerative skin menu
Two basement floors of KI Tower with a gallery-style entrance, private treatment suites, a VIP lounge, K-beauty zone, powder room and prayer room. At RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam near Gangnam Station, Ultherapy sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox among the treatments it focuses on. Staff communicate in English, 中文, 日本語 and Español. Its listed Ultherapy price starts at ₩990,000 before VAT.
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- Consultations in English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish through in-house interpreters.
- Open every day, 10:00–20:00 including holidays, two minutes from Gangnam Station Exit 10.
- Menu features stem-cell, exosome, PRP and Rejuran-based skin programs alongside device lifting.
- Offers 90 days of multilingual messenger follow-up after visitors return home.
- Non-English speakers wanting own language
- Evening or holiday appointments
- Skin-quality and regenerative programs
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Rejuran
- Juvelook
- Exosome
- Stem-cell skin program
- PRP
- Location
- Gangnam Station (Line 2) Exit 10, 2 min walk
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Ultherapy
- Main treatment
- Listed price
- From ₩990,000 + VAT
33. Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch
★ 5.093 Google reviewsSeomyeon filler and lifting clinic with open-vial transparency
- Filler-focused
- Transparent pricing
- Welcoming 2F lounge
A short walk from Seomyeon Station, with a front reception and a second-floor lounge where brand certificates are displayed on the wall. Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch, a skin and aesthetic clinic near Seomyeon Station, lists Ultherapy among its main treatments; HIFU lifting, Botox and fillers are also on its menu. Staff communicate in English, 日本語, 中文 and ไทย.
- Every filler vial is unsealed at the chair in front of you, with lot numbers you can check.
- Importer authenticity certificates for all brands used hang on the clinic wall to photograph.
- Body filler goes beyond the face, covering ears, hands, collarbones, shoulders and hip contouring.
- Posted price boards apply equally to visitors and locals, with consultations in English, Chinese and Japanese.
- Visitors wanting product transparency
- Face and body filler seekers
- Lifting plans in Busan
- Lip filler
- Body filler
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Shurink Universe
- MINT thread lift
- Rejuran
- Location
- Seomyeon Station
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · ไทย
- Ultherapy
- Main treatment
44. Dear Clinic
★ 4.9354 Google reviewsScan-first Cheongdam lifting clinic, open every day
- Lifting-focused
- 3D scan first
- Warm-luxury interior
Spread over the 5th and 7th floors, with a stone-counter lobby, bouclé lounge seating, glass-walled consultation rooms, curtained treatment bays and private recovery rooms. At Dear Clinic in Cheongdam-dong, Ultherapy sits with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox among the treatments it focuses on. Staff communicate in English and Español. Its listed Ultherapy price starts at ₩400,000 before VAT.
- An EVE Muse 3D skin scan is taken and read before any treatment is recommended.
- Seven lifting platforms in-house, including Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Density, XERF, Onda and Shurink Universe.
- Filler menu extends beyond the face to earlobe, shoulder line and hip dip areas.
- Open every day of the year, with English consultation and WhatsApp booking before you fly.
- Visitors comparing lifting devices
- Short trips needing weekend slots
- Filler beyond lips and chin
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Density
- XERF
- Onda
- Shurink Universe
- Botox
- Location
- Cheongdam-dong
- Languages
- English · Español
- Ultherapy
- Main treatment
- Listed price
- From ₩400,000 + VAT
55. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Korea, with RF lifting and skin boosters on its menu
Summit Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Korea. Its menu covers RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning, and Ultherapy is also offered.
- RF lifting
- Skin boosters
- Laser toning
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Tone and pigmentation concerns
- Location
- Korea
- Ultherapy
- On the menu
66. ENTER Plastic Surgery
Gangnam skin and lifting clinic with a facelift surgeon
- Skin plus surgery
- English & Japanese staff
- Station-front
Two floors (9F–10F) on Gangnam-daero, with hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip recovery care in the same building. At ENTER Plastic Surgery in Gangnam-daero, the menu centres on thread lifts, plastic surgery and facelift surgery, with Ultherapy also available. Its listed Ultherapy price starts at ₩450,000 before VAT.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Botox, skin boosters and device lifting sit alongside eyelid and facelift surgery in one clinic.
- English- and Japanese-speaking staff, with WhatsApp booking before you travel.
- One minute from Nonhyeon Station Exit 4 on the Sinbundang Line, on Gangnam-daero.
- On-site hyperbaric oxygen, LED and IV drip care are available during recovery visits.
- Botox with a surgical option nearby
- Japanese-speaking visitors
- Eyelid or facelift planning trips
- Eyelid surgery
- SMAS facelift
- Botox
- Skinvive
- Onda
- MINT thread lift
- IV drip
- Location
- Gangnam-daero
- Ultherapy
- On the menu
- Listed price
- From ₩450,000 + VAT
77. Rewind Plastic Surgery
★ 5.054 Google reviewsApgujeong lifting surgery clinic with a skin-care side
- Surgical lifting
- Same surgeon throughout
- Calm, private floors
Two appointment-only floors above Nonhyeon-ro, laid out for calm and privacy, with a waiting lounge, consultation rooms and private rest rooms. Rewind Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic in Nonhyeon-ro. Its menu covers plastic surgery, HIFU lifting and RF lifting, and Ultherapy is also offered. Staff communicate in English and Español. Its listed Ultherapy price starts at ₩1,300,000 before VAT.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons on staff
- Menu centres on facelift, neck lift, double-chin liposuction and eyelid surgery.
- The same surgeon carries each case from first consultation to final follow-up.
- Botox, Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Rejuran and Juvelook are offered, planned separately from surgery.
- Interpreter-assisted consultations via WhatsApp or Instagram, with English-subtitled doctor explainer videos.
- Visitors weighing surgical vs device lifting
- Jawline and neck concerns
- Combining Botox with lifting consult
- Facelift
- Neck lift
- Double-chin liposuction
- Eyelid surgery
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Botox
- Location
- Nonhyeon-ro
- Languages
- English · Español
- Ultherapy
- On the menu
- Listed price
- From ₩1,300,000 + VAT
88. Springday Clinic Sinchon
★ 5.048 Google reviewsUnhurried, physician-led skin care in Sinchon
- Physician-led care
- Transparent approach
- Calm two-floor clinic
A two-floor clinic on the 7th and 9th floors of Elite Building, with check-in at the 7F reception and an underground link from Sinchon Station. At Springday Clinic Sinchon in Sinchon-ro, the menu centres on RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning, with Ultherapy also available. Its listed Ultherapy price starts at ₩650,000 before VAT.
- Every visit follows an ask, listen, understand, then treat consultation process.
- The clinic openly shares the names and backgrounds of all physicians working there.
- Care is built on three principles: honest consultation, genuine products and proper dosage.
- International guests get visit guides and price lists in English, Japanese and Chinese.
- First-timers wanting unhurried consultations
- Visitors staying near Sinchon or Hongdae
- Lifting and skin booster seekers
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Rejuran
- Elravie Re2O
- Sculptra
- Juvelook
- Potenza
- Location
- Sinchon-ro
- Ultherapy
- On the menu
- Listed price
- From ₩650,000 + VAT
99. Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam)
Stem cell and regenerative aesthetics clinic in Cheongdam
- Regenerative focus
- Cheongdam boutique
- Private rooms
A 3rd-floor Cheongdam clinic with private treatment spaces, dedicated care rooms and valet parking. Cellon Dermatology Clinic (Cheongdam), a skin and aesthetic clinic near Cheongdam Station, mainly offers stem cell treatments, HIFU lifting and RF lifting; Ultherapy is on the menu too. Staff communicate in English, 中文 and 日本語.
- Centers on stem cell and regenerative care, backed by an in-house stem cell research lab.
- Runs a dedicated clinic for complications after liposuction, fat grafting, thread lifts and lasers.
- Combines skin treatments with fat grafting, thread lifts and VASER body contouring.
- Regenerative anti-aging
- Correcting prior procedure issues
- Face and body contouring
- Blood-derived stem cell therapy
- Stem cell fat grafting
- VASER liposuction
- Ultherapy Prime
- Thermage FLX
- Rejuran Healer
- Exosome
- Location
- Cheongdam Station or Apgujeong Rodeo Station, about 5 minutes by taxi
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語
- Ultherapy
- On the menu
1010. Leaders Dermatology Clinic Samseong Central
Lifting-focused skin clinic near Samseong Jungang Station
- Lifting focus
- Network clinic
- Custom treatment
Second-floor clinic in S-Tower on Bongeunsa-ro, near Samseong Jungang Station. Leaders Dermatology Clinic Samseong Central, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Bongeunsa-ro, mainly offers laser toning, acne and scar care and HIFU lifting; Ultherapy is on the menu too.
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- Part of the Leaders Dermatology network, with branches across Seoul and nearby cities.
- Signature programs center on Ulthera, Thermage FLX and Titanium lifting.
- Site in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese, with online consultation.
- Ulthera and Thermage lifting
- Pigment toning
- Acne and pore care
- Ultherti
- Thermage FLX
- Ulthera
- Titanium lifting
- Corage
- Re10 booster
- Eraser multi-toning
- Location
- Bongeunsa-ro
- Ultherapy
- On the menu
Prices
Ultherapy cost in Korea
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Ultherapy · 100 shots
Range across 3 listed clinics · approx. $291–$502₩400,000–₩690,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 300 shots
Range across 4 listed clinics · approx. $720–$1,302₩990,000–₩1,790,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 400 shots
Range across 2 listed clinics · approx. $960–$1,447₩1,320,000–₩1,990,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 500 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,200₩1,650,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 600 shots
Range across 4 listed clinics · approx. $1,440–$2,102₩1,980,000–₩2,890,000 + VATCompare clinicsUltherapy · 800 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $2,465₩3,390,000 + VATCompare clinicsIs it for you?
Who Ultherapy in Korea suits, and who should wait
The session suits adults with early to moderate sagging who want firmer contours without incisions: a softening jawline, loosening skin under the chin, a heavier brow or crepey neck skin. It works with the collagen a person still produces, so people in their thirties to early sixties with reasonable skin quality tend to respond.
It is not a substitute for surgery when skin hangs in folds, and it does not restore lost volume in hollow cheeks or temples. It will not erase pigment, broken vessels or acne scars. Very thin faces may feel more discomfort and show less change, so the doctor may suggest a lighter plan or a different approach.
Usually a good fit
- Early jowls or a blurred jawline
- Loose skin under the chin
- Mild brow descent or hooding
- Wants a lift with little downtime
May be better to wait
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Infection, open wounds or acne flare on the area
- Metal implants in the treatment zone
- Heavy excess skin better suited to surgery
How it works
How a Ultherapy session runs
The handpiece converges ultrasound beams into small focal points beneath the surface, where tissue heats to roughly 65 to 70 degrees Celsius and forms tiny coagulation points. The surface stays intact, and the body then remodels collagen around each point over the following months. Ultherapy Prime adds a sharper real-time ultrasound image so the operator sees skin, fat and the SMAS before firing.
Three standard depths shape the plan: 4.5 mm for the SMAS, 3.0 mm for the deep dermis and 1.5 mm for the upper dermis. The dose is counted in lines, one line being one pass that lays a row of points. Seoul clinics write the plan as lines per area, and that count is the main driver of the listed price.
Evidence is broadly positive. A 2024 meta-analysis by Amiri and colleagues in Aesthetic Surgery Journal pooled 42 studies and found that 89% of patients showed some degree of global aesthetic improvement on investigator assessment, with mild to moderate side effects. Ling and Zhao reached a similar conclusion for the face in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in 2023.
Assessment
The doctor examines laxity, skin thickness and bone structure, reviews medical history and marks the face into zones. This takes about 15 minutes and sets the line count for each area.
Numbing
Topical anesthetic cream is applied and left for 30 to 60 minutes. Some clinics add oral pain relief or cooling for sensitive patients.
Imaging and treatment
Gel goes on, the transducer is placed flat against the skin, and the screen confirms the depth before each line is fired. A full face takes about 30 to 60 minutes; the neck adds time.
Soothing
Gel is wiped off and a calming mask or cool compress is applied for 10 to 15 minutes. You leave with written aftercare and can resume normal activity.
Ultherapy compared with other options
| Feature | Ultherapy | Thermage FLX | Shurink Universe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy type | Focused ultrasound (HIFU) | Monopolar radiofrequency | Focused ultrasound (HIFU) |
| Deepest layer | SMAS at 4.5 mm | Dermis, bulk heating | SMAS at 4.5 mm |
| Main effect | Lift of jaw, brow and neck | Skin tightening and texture | Lift and contouring |
| Sensation | Deep heat and aching over bone | Deep heat with cooling pulses | Warm prickling and heat |
| Typical downtime | Mild redness, same-day return | Mild redness, same-day return | Mild redness, same-day return |
At a glance
Ultherapy facts
| Device and maker | Ultherapy / Ultherapy Prime, Merz Aesthetics |
|---|---|
| Energy type | Focused ultrasound (HIFU) with imaging |
| Depths | 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm (SMAS) |
| Dose unit | Lines per area |
| Numbing | Topical cream, 30 to 60 minutes |
| Session length | About 30 to 60 minutes for the face |
| Downtime | Same-day return; brief redness or swelling |
| When results show | Gradually over two to three months |
| Earliest flight home | Usually the next day |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Pinkness, light swelling and tenderness along the jaw; makeup can usually go on that evening or the next morning.
Swelling settles; some people feel soreness when chewing or touching bony areas. Avoid saunas, hot baths and hard exercise.
Any small bruises or raised lines fade. Rare tingling or numbness usually resolves within weeks.
Collagen remodeling brings visible firming and lift, which most people assess against photos taken before treatment.
Safety
Ultherapy risks and limits
- Redness, swelling and tenderness for hours to a few days
- Bruising or raised welts along a treatment line
- Temporary numbness, tingling or muscle weakness from nerve irritation (rare)
- Burns or fat loss when energy is placed too shallow or too dense (rare)
- Limited change in heavy sagging or very thin skin; results vary from person to person
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization (MFU-V) Effectiveness and Safety: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2024 · Amiri M, Ajasllari G, Llane A, Casabona G, Pavicic T, Sevi J, et al. · doi:10.1093/asj/sjae228
A meta-analysis of 42 studies in which 89% of patients showed investigator-assessed aesthetic improvement and adverse events were generally mild to moderate.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Clinical Efficacy and Patients’ Satisfaction of Micro-focused Ultrasound (MFU) Treatment for Facial Rejuvenation and TighteningAesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2023 · Ling J, Zhao H · doi:10.1007/s00266-023-03384-1
Pooled clinical studies supported facial tightening and patient satisfaction after micro-focused ultrasound.
- Evaluation of microfocused ultrasound with visualization for lifting, tightening, and wrinkle reduction of the décolletageJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2013 · Fabi S, Massaki A, Eimpunth S, Pogoda J, Goldman M · doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2013.06.045
A prospective study that assessed imaging-guided microfocused ultrasound for lifting and wrinkle reduction on the chest.
FAQ
Questions about Ultherapy in Korea
Which clinics offer Ultherapy in Korea?
Clinics offering Ultherapy in Korea include Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), RE:BERRY Clinic Gangnam (Gangnam Station), Barog Clinic Seomyeon Station Branch (Seomyeon Station), Dear Clinic (Cheongdam-dong) and Summit Clinic (Korea). Each lists Ultherapy on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
How long does Ultherapy in Seoul take from arrival to leaving the clinic?
Plan on two to two and a half hours from check-in to leaving. That covers a consultation of about 15 minutes, up to an hour of numbing cream, 30 to 60 minutes of treatment and a short soothing step. Adding the neck or chest extends the session. Arriving without makeup saves time at the start. The final check before you leave is a good moment to ask questions.
Who performs a Seoul Ultherapy session?
Practice varies: in some clinics the doctor fires every line, while in others a trained staff member treats under a doctor's plan. Both arrangements exist, so ask in advance who will hold the handpiece and how often they treat faces. The person placing the energy shapes the result. Clinic cards on this page list the information each clinic provides. If the operator changes, the written plan should stay the same.
Can I book Ultherapy Seoul Korea for my first day in the city?
Yes, a session on the first or second day is practical and leaves time to watch for swelling before you fly. Jet lag does not affect the treatment itself, though rest helps comfort. Send photos and medical history before arrival so the plan is ready. Avoid scheduling it a few hours before a long flight. A clinic can usually fit the session around flights if told early.
What does the ultrasound image on the screen show?
It shows the layers under the transducer: skin, fat, the SMAS and bone. The operator uses it to confirm the focal depth sits in the right layer and that the handpiece has full contact. This visual check is a defining feature of the device. Ask the operator to show you the image if you are curious. It also helps the operator avoid firing over bone where energy feels sharper.
How much discomfort should I expect during treatment?
Expect moderate, brief heat and aching with each line, strongest near the jaw and over bone. The 2024 Amiri meta-analysis in Aesthetic Surgery Journal reported a pooled mean pain score of 4.85 out of 10. Numbing cream and pauses help. Tell the operator when a zone feels sharp so energy can be adjusted. Breathing slowly through each line also makes the session easier.
When can I fly after the session?
Flying the next day is usually fine, and some people fly the same evening. Cabin air can make mild swelling feel more noticeable, so drink water and skip alcohol on board. No dressings or stitches need care. Keep the clinic's contact details in case questions come up after you land. Compression garments or special care on the plane are not needed.
Can I wear makeup and go sightseeing the next day?
Yes, most people use makeup and walk around normally the next day. Choose gentle products, wear sunscreen and a hat, and avoid steam rooms and intense exercise for a day or two. Tenderness along the jaw can linger briefly. Sightseeing on foot is fine as long as the face is protected from strong sun. Skip facial massage for a few days.
Is one session enough?
One session is the usual plan for a first treatment, with firming that develops over two to three months. Some people repeat it after about a year as aging continues. Stacking sessions close together adds risk without proven benefit. Judge the change against photos taken before treatment rather than day-to-day impressions. Results vary from person to person.
Can the chest or neck be treated as well as the face?
Yes, the neck and the chest are both treated with the same device using area-specific depths. Fabi and colleagues assessed imaging-guided ultrasound on the chest in a 2013 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Each extra area adds lines and time. Ask for the line count per area in writing. The chest and neck usually take shallower depths than the lower face.
Are the quotes I receive before or after VAT?
Quotes are normally before VAT, and 10% VAT is added at payment. The price table on this page follows the same rule. Check whether numbing, the consultation and a follow-up message are included. Comparing quotes that list the same areas and line counts gives the fairest picture. Ask for the final total in writing before treatment starts.
What aftercare do clinics give?
Most clinics hand over a written aftercare sheet covering gentle cleansing, moisturizer, daily sunscreen and avoiding heat for a day or two. Retinoids and exfoliating acids are usually paused for several days. Cool compresses ease soreness. Contact the clinic if numbness, lumps or swelling persist beyond a week. Keeping that sheet with you makes questions after travel easier.