Korean Lifting Treatments Compared

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Korean lifting treatments are non-surgical energy-based procedures, such as Ultherapy, Thermage, Titanium, TuneFace, Sofwave, ONDA, Oligio, Ulfit and Shurink, that use ultrasound, radiofrequency, laser or microwave heat to tighten skin and stimulate collagen. At Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, all of these devices are in use under one roof, so this guide compares them using the clinic's own published information.

Which Korean lifting treatment is best?

There is no single best lifting treatment. The right choice depends on whether your main issue is deep sagging, loose or crepey skin, facial fat, or body laxity. Ultrasound treatments generally lift deeper layers, while RF and laser treatments tighten the skin itself.

Yaan Clinic's lifting FAQ makes the same point: age matters less than the type of skin aging and facial structure, the device is chosen by primary concern (elasticity vs sagging vs contour), and combining lifts helps some people but not everyone. Multiple devices can be discussed in one consultation. Your doctor will confirm what suits you.

How do the main Korean lifting devices compare?

This table compares the nine lifting devices at Yaan Clinic by energy type, depth and best use. Depths and details come from Yaan's published pages; anything not published is left out rather than guessed.

Treatment	Energy	Depth / feature	Best for	Downtime (per Yaan)
Ultherapy Prime	Micro-focused ultrasound	1.5 / 3.0 / 4.5 mm; DeepSEE imaging	Jowls, jawline, deep sagging	Normal daily activities
Thermage FLX	Monopolar RF	Deep dermis; AccuREP	Laxity, crepey skin, eye wrinkles	None stated
Dual Titanium	755/810/1064 nm laser + Exilis RF + LDM	2–3 mm (SHR) to 8 mm (Stack)	Contour, elasticity, pores, tone	Minimal
TuneFace	40.68 MHz RF + ultrasound	Area-specific kJ; dual cooling	Lower face, jawline, eyes, mouth	Temporary redness possible
Sofwave	Ultrasound, 7 parallel beams	Mid-dermis 1.5 mm	Fine lines, firmness, neck	Little to none
ONDA	Microwave (Coolwaves)	7 mm and 3 mm handpieces	Face and body fat, laxity, cellulite	None
Oligio	Monopolar-type RF	Heats tissue to 40–60°C; vibration and cooling	Firmness, sagging, smile lines	Not stated
Ulfit	HIFU (body)	6 mm and 9 mm cartridges	Loose abdomen, arms, thighs	Daily activities right after
Shurink Universe	HIFU	Multiple depths	Facial lifting and contour	Confirmed at consultation

What are ultrasound (HIFU) lifting treatments?

Ultrasound lifts focus sound energy beneath the skin to create heat that contracts and rebuilds collagen. At Yaan these are Ultherapy Prime, Sofwave, Shurink Universe and Ulfit, each working at different depths.

• Ultherapy Prime – the deepest facial option, reaching the SMAS at 4.5 mm with real-time imaging. Yaan states results last up to a year and runs two units. Yaan's Ulthera Fit adds Tune Liner and LDM.
• Sofwave – treats the mid-dermis at 1.5 mm across a wide area for fine lines and firmness. Offered as Sofwave Fit with Tune Liner or ONDA plus LDM.
• Shurink Universe – a HIFU device that treats multiple depths; listed in Yaan's equipment.
• Ulfit – body HIFU for loose skin, priced at 50,000 KRW per 100 shots (minimum 600, VAT excluded).

What are radiofrequency (RF) lifting treatments?

RF lifts heat the dermis with electrical energy, tightening existing collagen and prompting new growth. At Yaan these are Thermage FLX, TuneFace and Oligio, plus Exilis inside Dual Titanium.

• Thermage FLX – 4th-generation monopolar RF, FDA and MFDS approved, with a published timeline to 12 months. Yaan runs two units and lets patients verify tip serial numbers.
• TuneFace – Alma's Accent Prime with 40.68 MHz RF and ultrasound; Tune Blue, Tune Red and Tune Liner applicators.
• Oligio – monopolar-type RF that heats tissue to 40–60°C, with vibration to reduce discomfort and real-time cooling; Yaan says it can be done without anesthesia. Yaan is an Oligio Partner Clinic.

What about laser and microwave lifting?

Titanium is a laser lift using three wavelengths, and ONDA uses microwave energy. Titanium focuses on facial contour and skin quality; ONDA also reduces fat on the face and body.

Yaan's Dual Titanium program combines the Alma Titanium laser with Exilis RF and LDM, and is trademark registered; Yaan reports over 25 million Titanium pulses delivered. ONDA uses patented 7 mm and 3 mm handpieces with built-in cooling, has no downtime, and can treat face and body on the same day if appropriate.

Which lifting treatment suits my concern?

Start from your main concern. Deep sagging usually points to Ultherapy, loose skin to Thermage, fine lines to Sofwave, lower-face contour to TuneFace or Titanium, and fat with laxity to ONDA.

Main concern	Often considered	Concern guide
Jowls, heavy lower face	Ultherapy Prime, Titanium	Sagging skin & jowls
Fine lines, crepey skin	Sofwave, Thermage FLX	Wrinkles & fine lines
Neck lines	Sofwave	Neck lines
Double chin	Ulthera Fit, TuneFace with Tune Liner, ONDA	Double chin treatment
Wanting gentle, comfortable RF	Oligio, TuneFace	—
Loose body skin	Ulfit, Body ONDA	—

Should I combine lifting treatments?

Combining can help when you have more than one concern, for example deep sagging plus loose skin, because each device works at a different layer. Yaan notes combinations help some patients but not everyone.

Yaan already builds several combinations into its programs: Dual Titanium, Ulthera Fit and Sofwave Fit. LDM Recovery Therapy is used as aftercare across most lifting programs to calm heated skin. Head-to-head comparisons of Thermage vs Ultherapy and Sofwave vs Ultherapy are linked below.

How much do Korean lifting treatments cost at Yaan Clinic in Seoul?

At Yaan Clinic, face lifting starts at ₩390,000 for Shurink Universe 300 shots and ₩450,000 for Oligio 300 shots, rising to ₩1,690,000 for Thermage FLX 300 shots and ₩1,500,000 for Ultherapy Prime 300 shots.

Device at Yaan Clinic	2026 guide price (KRW)	Price guide
Shurink Universe	300 shots ₩390,000 · 600 shots ₩590,000	Shurink price
Oligio	300 shots ₩450,000 · 600 shots ₩850,000	Oligio price
ONDA	50,000 J ₩680,000 · 70,000 J ₩890,000 · 80,000 J ₩1,020,000	ONDA price
TuneFace	40 kJ ₩700,000 · 60 kJ ₩900,000 · 80 kJ ₩1,100,000	TuneFace price
Titanium lifting	80 kJ ₩1,000,000	Titanium price
Sofwave (VAT excluded)	₩1,100,000 per 100 pulses	Sofwave price
Ultherapy Prime	300 shots ₩1,500,000 · 600 shots ₩3,000,000	Ultherapy price
Thermage FLX	300 shots ₩1,690,000 · 600 shots ₩2,190,000	Thermage price
Ulfit	600 shots ₩300,000	Ulfit

Combination plans are also listed, such as Thermage FLX 300 + HIFU 500 shots or ONDA 30,000 J at ₩1,790,000. International patients pay the same price as Korean patients, and your final price is confirmed at consultation. The consultation fee (₩10,000, or ₩30,000 with a director) is waived if you have a treatment. Packages are on the lifting packages page and every row is on treatment prices.

Why compare lifting at Yaan Clinic?

Yaan Clinic has run lifting treatments in Samseong-dong since 2011 and states over 16 years of lifting research. It holds Alma Elite Club and Oligio Partner Clinic status and completed Thermage advanced training.

With many devices in one building, Yaan can recommend based on your skin rather than one machine. Read about tip authenticity on genuine products and safety.

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About this information: Prepared from Yaan Clinic's published treatment information. Treatments at Yaan Clinic are performed by licensed physicians — meet our doctors. Last updated: October 2026. This page is general information, not a substitute for an in-person medical consultation; suitability, dosage and results are confirmed by your doctor.