Ultrasound lifting · Myeongdong, Seoul
HIFU lifting Myeongdong Seoul: a firmer jawline, without a single incision.
High-intensity focused ultrasound that lifts and tightens the cheeks, jawline and neck from the deeper support layers. Performed by licensed physicians at RE:BERRY Myeongdong, two minutes from Myeongdong Station Exit 8, with consultations in your language.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Seung-Jae Baek, Chief Medical Director (licence No. 143338) · Updated 8 October 2026
Quick answer · What is HIFU Lifting?
HIFU lifting is a non-surgical treatment that focuses ultrasound energy at precise depths beneath the skin, including the SMAS layer that surgeons tighten in a facelift. Tiny heated points cause tissue to contract and stimulate new collagen over the following months. A full-face session typically takes 30–60 minutes with no downtime beyond mild redness or tenderness, and results usually last six to twelve months.
- Session
- 30–60 min
- Downtime
- None
- Results build
- 2–3 months
- Repeat
- Every 6–12 months
How it works
Ultrasound focused below the surface, not on it
A HIFU handpiece converges ultrasound into small thermal points at set depths, typically 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm. The skin surface is left intact while the deeper layers contract, and the controlled heat starts a healing response that builds collagen. At RE:BERRY, options include Ulthera Prime with live imaging and faster systems such as Shurink Universe, chosen for your face and goals.
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Mapping & numbing
Your doctor marks the treatment zones on cleansed skin and applies numbing cream for about 30 minutes.
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Ultrasound lines
The handpiece is moved across each zone, delivering lines of focused ultrasound at two or three depths. You feel brief deep warmth or tingling.
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Gradual lift
Skin may feel tighter straight away; the main lifting effect develops over two to three months as collagen remodels.
Before & after
A crisper jawline and lifted cheeks
Most patients notice a firmer lower face and less jowling, with the clearest change appearing two to three months after treatment.
Photos published with patient consent. Results vary between individuals and are not a guarantee of outcome.
A good fit if you…
- Have mild to moderate sagging on the cheeks, jawline or neck
- Want a lifting effect without needles or incisions
- Notice a blurred jawline or early jowls
- Need to go straight back to sightseeing after treatment
Talk to your doctor first if you…
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have an active skin infection, open wound or severe acne in the area
- Have very thin skin with little fat, where volume loss is the main issue
- Have significant sagging that may need surgical options
Compare options
How HIFU Lifting compares with similar treatments
| Treatment | How it works | Session | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIFU Lifting | Focused ultrasound to the SMAS | 30–60 min | None |
| Ultherapy Prime | Micro-focused ultrasound with live imaging | 30–90 min | Little to none |
| Ultherapy | Micro-focused ultrasound to the SMAS | 40–90 min | Little to none |
| Thermage FLX | Monopolar radiofrequency | 45–60 min | None |
| Sofwave | Parallel-beam ultrasound, mid-dermis | 30–45 min | None to minimal |
| RF Lifting | Radiofrequency heating of the dermis | 30–60 min | None |
Many patients combine treatments in one visit. Your doctor recommends a plan after examining your skin. See all skin tightening treatment.
Your visit
From first message to flight home
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Message us
Send your concern and travel dates on WhatsApp (+82-10-5719-2084), LINE or WeChat. A coordinator replies in English, Chinese, Japanese or Spanish.
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Free doctor consultation
Skin analysis and photos, then a doctor confirms whether HIFU Lifting suits you. You get the plan and price in writing first.
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Same-day treatment
HIFU lifting takes 30–60 minutes in a private room, and you can go straight back to sightseeing. Written aftercare in your language, plus WhatsApp follow-up once you are home.
Who reviewed this page
Dr. Seung-Jae Baek
Chief Medical Director · Korean medical licence No. 143338
JUVELOOK Meister & Speaker and Revinas Key Opinion Leader. Member of the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (ASLS Korea), the Korean Academy of Obesity & Aesthetic Treatment (KOAT) and the Korea Filler Education and Research Academy. RE:BERRY Myeongdong is a KHIDI-registered foreign patient medical institution (Reg. No. M-2025-01-08-8519).
FAQ
HIFU Lifting questions we hear every day
Does HIFU lifting hurt?
You feel short bursts of deep heat or a prickling sensation, strongest over bony areas such as the jawline. Numbing cream is applied first and your doctor adjusts the energy to your comfort.
What is the difference between HIFU and Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is one brand of focused ultrasound and, in its Prime version, includes live imaging so the doctor can see the tissue layers. Other HIFU systems use the same principle without imaging; read more about Ultherapy Prime.
When will I see results from HIFU?
Some tightening may be visible the same day. The main lift builds gradually over two to three months as new collagen forms.
How long do HIFU results last?
Results typically last six to twelve months, depending on the device, your age and skin quality. Many patients repeat once or twice a year.
Can I combine HIFU with Thermage?
Yes. HIFU works on deeper support layers while Thermage FLX radiofrequency tightens the skin itself, so the two are often combined for lift plus texture.
How much does HIFU lifting cost in Myeongdong?
Price depends on the device, the area and the number of shots. The same price list applies to every nationality and is given to you in writing before treatment. See our lifting price list.
Related treatments & guides
Thinking about HIFU lifting? Ask a doctor first.
58, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul · 2 min from Myeongdong Station Exit 8 · Open daily, weekdays 10:30–20:00, weekends 10:30–19:00.
General information, not medical advice. Suitability for any treatment is decided at consultation.
