When choosing a lift in Gangnam, deciding the sagging area and the tissue layer the energy reaches before the device name narrows down your options. Repic Clinic in Gangnam offers four lifting options, Ulthera, InMode, ONDA and Shrink Universe, and each device differs in energy type and working layer. Results may differ from person to person, so your skin condition needs to be checked at a consultation.
Comparison Table of the 4 Lifting Devices in Gangnam
| Device | Energy type | Working layer | Areas and features described |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulthera lifting | Focused ultrasound | Fascia (SMAS) layer | Sagging of the jawline, cheeks and cheekbone area; depth checked with DeepSee™ real-time imaging |
| InMode lifting | RF (radiofrequency) | Delivered down to the SMAS layer | Double chin, jawline, cheeks; fat reduction, collagen production and tightening; FDA-approved device |
| ONDA lifting | Ultra-short-wave Cool Wave™ | Dermis and subcutaneous fat layer | Fat reduction and collagen regeneration, with minimal damage to the epidermis |
| Shrink Universe | High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) | Confirm at the consultation | Face line, double chin, nasolabial folds, neck lines; described as relatively low in pain |
Choosing by Where the Sagging Is
If the whole facial contour has dropped, as with the jawline, cheeks and cheekbone area, the principle of Ulthera lifting, which works on the fascia (SMAS) layer, is the starting point for the consultation. Ulthera is performed while the treatment depth is viewed with DeepSee™ imaging. For areas with a larger share of fat, such as a double chin, InMode, which addresses fat reduction and tightening together, or ONDA, which targets the dermis and subcutaneous fat layer, are the options to compare.
The difference between Shrink Universe and InMode is the type of energy. Shrink Universe uses ultrasound (HIFU), and InMode uses radiofrequency (RF). If you are also concerned about nasolabial folds and neck lines, you can check them against the description of the areas Shrink Universe addresses.
First Lifting in Your Late 30s: Judging When to Start
There is no fixed standard for what age to start lifting. In general, the basis for judgment is where the sagging appears, how much, and the thickness of your skin, rather than the number of your age. If it is your first procedure in your late 30s, sorting out whether the sagging starts at the jawline or across the whole cheek before the consultation makes comparing devices faster. When nasolabial folds have deepened, the direction of filler and lifting may differ depending on whether the cause is loss of volume or sagging.
Before the Consultation: Checks and Cautions
It helps to sort out three things before a lifting consultation. The cost depends on the area and scope, so it is common to receive guidance after the consultation. Reactions such as swelling or redness after a procedure may appear differently depending on the device and the person, so you need to check the recovery course and precautions directly with the medical team before the procedure. You can also find aftercare methods on the official information page of Repic Clinic in Gangnam.
Which device should I consider first for a first lifting in my late 30s?
It depends on the sagging area and depth. For sagging of the jawline, cheeks and cheekbone area, Ulthera and InMode, which work on the fascia (SMAS) layer, are often compared, and for a double chin and fat-layer concerns, InMode and ONDA are often compared together. The final choice is decided at the consultation after your skin condition is checked.
How is Shrink Universe different from InMode?
Shrink Universe uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and InMode uses RF energy. InMode delivers energy down to the SMAS layer and addresses fat reduction and collagen production together. Which one suits you depends on your individual condition.
What should I prepare for a lifting consultation?
There are individual differences in the effect and recovery process of a procedure.
※ This article is general information and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Results may differ from person to person, and before a procedure, please confirm through a consultation with medical staff whether it is suitable for you, along with precautions. Source: Service information of Repic Clinic in Gangnam (B1 and 2nd floors, 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul).
Official Information
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.
