The Science of Lifting
Every time you look in the mirror, you notice the fine lines around your eyes, a softened jawline, facial contours less defined than they used to be.
Aging does not arrive all at once, yet at some point the feeling that ‘my face has changed’ becomes unmistakable.
The loss of elasticity that begins deep within the skin leads to the wrinkles and sagging you see on the surface.
But even if time cannot be turned back, there is certainly a way to keep yourself looking your best today.
That answer is lifting treatment.
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Board-certified dermatologist
Lifting is not simply ‘pulling’ the skin. Dr. Jaewon Choi, our medical director in charge of lifting care, explains in detail how it revives the structures within the skin.
“Going beyond simple treatment, we provide scientific skin solutions grounded in extensive clinical experience and proven procedures.”
How Skin Ages
Aging progresses through multiple layers — from the epidermis, the skin's outermost layer, through the dermis, down to the deeper fat layer and the fascia layer (SMAS).
The layer that deserves particular attention is the dermis. The dermis holds many of the elements tied to skin elasticity — collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. But with age, production of collagen and elastin declines, and as the muscle and fat supporting the skin weaken, visible wrinkles, loss of firmness, and collapsing contours begin.
UV exposure, lifestyle habits, lack of sleep, stress, and improper skincare also accelerate skin aging. The reason change suddenly seems striking one day is that this weakening of multiple structures happens all at once.
Changes in the Dermis
A major cause of reduced skin elasticity and deep wrinkle formation
Skin stretches and loses elasticity, fine lines increase
Reduced skin hydration, dryness, and roughened skin texture
How Lifting Works
It is easy to think of ‘lifting’ as a procedure that simply pulls the skin up from the outside. In reality, effective lifting requires a scientific approach built on structural change and recovery within the skin.
Skin aging does not happen only in the epidermis. The fundamental causes of aging are changes across the structures that support the skin: collagen loss in the dermis, redistribution of subcutaneous fat, and loosening of the fascia layer (SMAS). To achieve a true lifting effect, treatment must target the exact layer where aging occurs and encourage fundamental improvement.
Non-surgical lifting that reaches the SMAS layer
HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) concentrates ultrasound energy precisely deep within the skin, creating points of thermal coagulation. The targets here are the dermis and the fascia layer (SMAS).
Awakening dermal collagen and elastin to restore elasticity
RF (Radiofrequency) delivers thermal stimulation to the dermis through high-frequency energy. The dermis is where the key components that maintain skin elasticity — collagen and elastin — reside; heating this layer stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen.
Thermage CPT
Why Multiple Devices
Because the right lifting is different for every person and every face. No two skins are alike. Some skin is thin, some carries more fat, and for some people loss of firmness appears before deep wrinkles do. Aging moves in the same direction for everyone, but at different speeds and depths.
Each lifting device reaches a different layer and stimulates the skin in a different way. No single device can produce perfect results for everyone.
The more options a clinic offers,
the safer and more precise the treatment can be.
High-end Treatment Equipment
Ulthera · Thermage FLX (4th generation) · Thermage CPT · Oligio · Doublo - among lifting devices that differ in the layers they reach and how they stimulate the skin, we select the treatment that suits your skin's condition.
Ulthera is a premium lifting device that uses HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) to deliver energy to the dermis and the fascia layer (SMAS), providing lifting and wrinkle improvement. Unlike conventional laser lifting, it delivers thermal energy directly to the skin's deep layers, increasing skin elasticity and helping improve sagging. A natural lifting effect can be expected from even a single Ulthera session, and by promoting collagen regeneration it helps skin stay firmer as time goes on. Performed non-surgically, it involves a short recovery period, and settings can be customized to each person's skin condition, making it an accessible treatment.
Thermage is a lifting device that delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy deep into the skin to promote collagen production and firm the skin. Unlike earlier lifting procedures, it delivers energy directly to the dermis without damaging the skin's surface, providing an immediate tightening effect, with skin elasticity continuing to build over time. It is especially effective for wrinkles caused by loss of firmness and for facial contour lifting, and because it can be applied to delicate areas such as the eye area and jawline, it is highly versatile. Swelling or flushing may occur after treatment, but these are temporary, resolve quickly, and improvement appears relatively natural.
Oligio is a lifting device that uses monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to carry heat deep into the skin, promoting collagen and elastin production. It helps improve sagging, increases firmness, and can also be expected to soften fine wrinkles. By delivering uniform thermal energy deep into the skin, its lifting effect is long-lasting, and an immediate tightening effect can be felt right after treatment. It can be applied not only to the face but also to the neck, arms, and other areas, allowing tailored lifting treatment. As a non-invasive procedure with little pain and no downtime, it suits busy modern lifestyles.
Doublo is a HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) lifting device that targets the SMAS layer deep within the skin to provide lifting and improved firmness. It works by using ultrasound energy to contract tissue within the skin and stimulate collagen production, improving sagging skin. As a non-invasive treatment it requires little recovery time, delivering energy to the deep layers without damaging the skin's surface to restore firmer skin. It is particularly effective for weakened facial contours, skin that has lost firmness, or a double chin, and by encouraging ongoing collagen regeneration, a natural lifting effect can be expected. An immediate tightening effect can be felt right after the procedure, and skin becomes visibly firmer as time passes.
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Used for concerns arising from loss of elasticity, such as facial sagging, a blurred jawline, and neck wrinkles. Ultrasound is focused at depths of 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5mm to create thermal coagulation points, and this stimulus prompts collagen in the dermis and fascial layer to reweave, helping improve lifting.
Used for concerns where skin texture and elasticity have declined, such as fine lines on the forehead and around the eyes, lax skin, and enlarged pores. Radiofrequency creates heat in the dermis to contract collagen while the epidermis is protected by cooling, helping improve wrinkles and elasticity.
Used for concerns of lost facial contour, such as sagging cheeks, a blurred jawline, and drooping eyelids. Radiofrequency delivers heat down to the dermis and fibrous septae, contracting and reorganizing collagen, while alternating cooling and vibration keep discomfort low as it helps improve elasticity.
Used for overall loss of elasticity, reduced skin density, and fine lines. Monopolar radiofrequency spreads heat evenly through the entire dermis to stimulate the fibroblasts, and as new collagen builds up, it helps improve skin density and elasticity.
Used for concerns of reduced deep-layer elasticity, such as facial sagging, lax cheeks, and a blurred jawline. Focused ultrasound converges at the fascial layer 3 to 4.5mm deep, creating an immediate tightening, and the collagen regeneration that follows over several months helps improve lifting.
Used for wrinkles that fold repeatedly through habitual expressions, such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet. Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces the signal traveling from nerve to muscle, easing excessive muscle contraction and helping improve wrinkles that had been deepening with each fold.
