Lifting & Tightening
Cellier Clinic's non-surgical lifting and skin tightening treatments in Seoul bring together nine options, including Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX, Onda and Thread Lifting. Each addresses sagging, loss of elasticity or a softening jawline in a different way, and Dr. Jeonghyun Yeom helps you narrow the choice at your consultation. Individual results vary.
When Lifting & Tightening treatments may suit you
Your skin feels looser than it used to
Sagging, reduced elasticity and fine lines are the usual starting point for treatments in this group.
Your jawline or lower face looks less defined
Several options are used with jawline, double chin and V-line contour in mind, including Ultherapy PRIME, Onda and Thread Lifting.
You want little or no downtime
Most energy-based options here have no downtime, so you can resume normal activity right away. Thread Lifting has about one week.
You prefer a gentler sensation
Coolsoniq, Sofwave and Onda are described as lower-discomfort options, with Coolsoniq and Onda needing no anesthesia.
- If dull, dry or uneven-feeling skin is your main concern, see Skin Boosters & Glow.
- If spots or enlarged pores bother you more than sagging, see Pigmentation, Pores & Scars.
Lifting & Tightening treatments at Cellier Clinic
Compare Lifting & Tightening treatments side by side
| Treatment | Time | Downtime | Visible results | Results last | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultherapy PRIME | 20–30 minutes (300-shot protocol) | None; resume normal activity right away | From around week 4 | 6–12 months, depending on skin condition | $1,000 (KRW 1,350,000) |
| Thermage FLX | 20–30 minutes (300-shot protocol) | None; resume normal activity right away | From around week 4 | 6–12 months, depending on skin condition | $1,780 (KRW 2,400,000) |
| Coolsoniq | About 10 minutes (5,000-shot protocol) | None; resume normal activity right away | Tightening felt right after treatment; full collagen effect by 4–6 weeks | 6–12 months, depending on skin condition | $670 (KRW 900,000) |
| Density High | About 20 minutes (300-shot protocol) | None; resume normal activity right away | From around week 1, peaking at 3–4 weeks | 3–6 months, depending on skin condition | Pricing at consultation |
| Emface | About 20 minutes per session | None; resume normal activity right away | Often noticeable right after the first session | About 6 months, depending on skin condition | $590 (KRW 800,000) |
| Soprano Titanium | About 20 minutes per 40kJ session | None; resume normal activity right away | Within about 1 week; full effect after 3 sessions spaced 3–4 weeks apart | 3–6 months, depending on skin condition | $410 (KRW 550,000) |
| Onda | 10–20 minutes | None; resume normal activity right away | Tightening sensation right after treatment; full effect after 3 sessions spaced 3–4 weeks apart | 3–6 months, depending on skin condition | $440 (KRW 600,000) |
| Sofwave | 15–20 minutes (100-shot protocol) | None; resume normal activity right away | From around 1 month, peaking at 3 months | Varies with your skin condition | $810 (KRW 1,100,000) |
| Thread Lifting | 20–30 minutes | About 1 week | Lift visible right after treatment; contour keeps building as collagen forms around the threads | 6–12 months, depending on skin condition | Pricing at consultation |
- Ultherapy PRIME
- Time
- 20–30 minutes (300-shot protocol)
- Downtime
- None; resume normal activity right away
- Visible results
- From around week 4
- Results last
- 6–12 months, depending on skin condition
- Price from
- $1,000 (KRW 1,350,000)
- Thermage FLX
- Time
- 20–30 minutes (300-shot protocol)
- Downtime
- None; resume normal activity right away
- Visible results
- From around week 4
- Results last
- 6–12 months, depending on skin condition
- Price from
- $1,780 (KRW 2,400,000)
- Coolsoniq
- Time
- About 10 minutes (5,000-shot protocol)
- Downtime
- None; resume normal activity right away
- Visible results
- Tightening felt right after treatment; full collagen effect by 4–6 weeks
- Results last
- 6–12 months, depending on skin condition
- Price from
- $670 (KRW 900,000)
- Density High
- Time
- About 20 minutes (300-shot protocol)
- Downtime
- None; resume normal activity right away
- Visible results
- From around week 1, peaking at 3–4 weeks
- Results last
- 3–6 months, depending on skin condition
- Price from
- Pricing at consultation
- Emface
- Time
- About 20 minutes per session
- Downtime
- None; resume normal activity right away
- Visible results
- Often noticeable right after the first session
- Results last
- About 6 months, depending on skin condition
- Price from
- $590 (KRW 800,000)
- Soprano Titanium
- Time
- About 20 minutes per 40kJ session
- Downtime
- None; resume normal activity right away
- Visible results
- Within about 1 week; full effect after 3 sessions spaced 3–4 weeks apart
- Results last
- 3–6 months, depending on skin condition
- Price from
- $410 (KRW 550,000)
- Onda
- Time
- 10–20 minutes
- Downtime
- None; resume normal activity right away
- Visible results
- Tightening sensation right after treatment; full effect after 3 sessions spaced 3–4 weeks apart
- Results last
- 3–6 months, depending on skin condition
- Price from
- $440 (KRW 600,000)
- Sofwave
- Time
- 15–20 minutes (100-shot protocol)
- Downtime
- None; resume normal activity right away
- Visible results
- From around 1 month, peaking at 3 months
- Results last
- Varies with your skin condition
- Price from
- $810 (KRW 1,100,000)
- Thread Lifting
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Downtime
- About 1 week
- Visible results
- Lift visible right after treatment; contour keeps building as collagen forms around the threads
- Results last
- 6–12 months, depending on skin condition
- Price from
- Pricing at consultation
USD amounts are approximate and vary with the exchange rate. Your exact cost is confirmed at consultation. Individual results vary.
Concerns linked to Lifting & Tightening
Lifting & Tightening: frequently asked questions
How long do lifting results last?
Results last 6–12 months with Ultherapy PRIME and Thermage FLX and 3–6 months with Onda, depending on skin condition. Other treatments differ. Individual results vary, so your doctor confirms what to expect at your consultation.
Is there downtime after a lifting treatment?
Most devices in this category have no downtime, and you can return to normal activity right away. Thread Lifting has about one week. Mild redness, swelling or a tingling sensation can occur after some treatments, such as Ultherapy PRIME, and typically subsides on its own.
Do lifting treatments need anesthesia?
Not always. Coolsoniq, Density High, Emface, and Onda need no anesthesia. Ultherapy PRIME and Thermage FLX offer topical, nerve block, or IV sedation options, and Thread Lifting offers local anesthesia or sedation. Your doctor confirms the option with you.
How do I choose between lifting treatments?
It depends on where you notice sagging, your skin condition, and how much sensation or downtime you are comfortable with. Dr. Jeonghyun Yeom reviews this at an in-person consultation. Message us your concern and travel dates, and we reply with how your consultation would work.
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Individual results vary. Information on this site is for general education and is not medical advice. Treatment suitability is determined at an in-person consultation.