Radiofrequency skin tightening · Myeongdong, Seoul
Thermage Myeongdong Seoul: firmer skin, back to your day.
Monopolar radiofrequency that tightens loose skin and softens fine lines on the face, jawline, neck and eyes, with energy matched to your skin. 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 Thermage?
Thermage is an FDA-cleared, non-surgical skin-tightening treatment that uses monopolar radiofrequency to heat the deep dermis while cooling protects the surface. The heat contracts existing collagen and stimulates new collagen over two to six months. A session takes about 40–90 minutes depending on the area and number of shots, with no downtime, and results typically last around a year.
- Session
- 40–90 min
- Downtime
- None
- Results build
- 2–6 months
- Repeat
- Every 12–18 months
How it works
Deep, even heat with surface cooling
Thermage delivers radiofrequency energy through a cooled tip that spreads heat across a broad volume of the dermis. Existing collagen tightens straight away, and the controlled heat prompts the skin to build new collagen over the following months. Your doctor adjusts energy and shot count to your skin thickness and laxity.
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Mapping & numbing
Your doctor marks a treatment grid on cleansed skin and applies numbing cream if you want it.
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Radiofrequency pulses
The cooled tip delivers short pulses of heat square by square, adjusted to your comfort.
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Collagen remodelling
Skin often looks smoother the same day; tightening continues as new collagen forms over several months.
Before & after
Smoother skin and a firmer jawline
Most patients notice tighter-feeling skin straight away, with firmer cheeks and a crisper jawline becoming clearer after two to three months.
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 laxity on the face, jaw or neck
- Notice fine lines or crepey skin, including around the eyes
- Want firmer skin without injections or surgery
- Are visiting Seoul briefly and need no recovery time
Talk to your doctor first if you…
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device
- Have an active skin infection or open wound in the area
- Have significant sagging that may need surgical options
Compare options
How Thermage compares with similar treatments
| Treatment | How it works | Session | Downtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermage | Monopolar radiofrequency skin tightening | 40–90 min | None |
| Ultherapy | Micro-focused ultrasound to the SMAS | 40–90 min | Little to none |
| Thermage FLX | Monopolar radiofrequency | 45–60 min | None |
| RF Lifting | Radiofrequency heating of the dermis | 30–60 min | None |
| Sofwave | Parallel-beam ultrasound, mid-dermis | 30–45 min | None to minimal |
| Titanium Lifting | Three-wavelength diode laser | 30–45 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 Thermage suits you. You get the plan and price in writing first.
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Same-day treatment
Thermage takes about 40–90 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
Thermage questions we hear every day
Does Thermage hurt?
Most patients feel brief pulses of deep warmth. The tip cools the skin with each pulse, numbing cream is available, and energy is adjusted to what you can comfortably tolerate.
Is Thermage the same as Thermage FLX?
Thermage FLX is the latest generation of the Thermage system, with a larger tip and automatic energy adjustment. Read more on our Thermage FLX page.
When will I see results?
Skin often looks smoother the same day. The main tightening builds over two to six months.
How long do results last?
Results typically last around a year, sometimes longer, depending on age and skin quality. Many patients repeat every 12 to 18 months.
Thermage or Ultherapy?
Thermage tightens and smooths the skin with radiofrequency, while Ultherapy lifts deeper tissue with focused ultrasound. Many patients combine both; your doctor advises at consultation.
How much does Thermage cost in Myeongdong?
Price depends on the area and 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 Thermage? 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.
