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Microfocused ultrasound

초음파 리프팅 · HIFU

Sound, focused beneath the surface.

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THE VISUAL EXPLAINER / Microfocused ultrasound

Sound focused below the surface

Start with the picture. Follow the three steps below.

What does the work?
Focused sound energy
Where does it act?
Tissue beneath the skin surface
Microfocused ultrasound: Sound energy — A handpiece sends ultrasound through the surface. The clinician selects the system and treatment depth.. Focused heating — Energy is concentrated into small treatment zones, producing a thermal tissue response.. Tissue response — Changes develop as tissue responds over time. A diagram cannot predict the amount of lifting.
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  1. 01

    Sound energy

    A handpiece sends ultrasound through the surface. The clinician selects the system and treatment depth.

  2. 02

    Focused heating

    Energy is concentrated into small treatment zones, producing a thermal tissue response.

  3. 03

    Tissue response

    Changes develop as tissue responds over time. A diagram cannot predict the amount of lifting.

What this picture does — and does not — explain

The dots illustrate possible target zones, not simultaneous treatment of every depth. Imaging is available on some systems, including Ultherapy; it is not a feature of every HIFU device.

Illustrations show a concept, not a treatment result or instructions for performing a procedure. Medical review has not yet been completed.

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01

How to understand it

Focused sound energy is delivered through a handpiece. Some systems include imaging so the clinician can see tissue while planning treatment. HIFU is a broad technology term; model names, imaging and applicators still matter.

02

What to discuss

Discuss skin laxity and the particular area you want assessed. A non-surgical energy treatment is not equivalent to a surgical facelift.

03

How it is delivered

No needles in the non-invasive systems described here.

04

Risks & questions

Tenderness, swelling or altered sensation may occur. Ask about burns and nerve-related complications, the planned area and the operator’s experience.

05

Planning recovery

Ask how discomfort, swelling and follow-up could affect your trip. Do not schedule around a promise of zero downtime.

FOLLOW THE SOURCE

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THE PRODUCT IS A SEPARATE QUESTION

Names you may encounter.

Ultrasound

Ultherapy PRIME ↗

울쎄라피 프라임 / 울쎄라 프라임

Microfocused ultrasound with live tissue visualisation. Ultherapy PRIME combines the DeepSEE imaging system with treatment transducers selected for different tissue depths.

Energy
MFU-V ultrasound
Imaging
DeepSEE visualisation

19 clinic options with sources

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Ultrasound

ULTRAFORMER MPT / SHURINK UNIVERSE ↗

슈링크 유니버스

A focused-ultrasound platform with Micro-Pulsed Technology, multiple delivery modes and interchangeable face, body and Booster cartridges.

Energy
HIFU
Technology
Micro-Pulsed Technology

6 clinic options with sources

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

NEST Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Ultherapy Prime · 600 shots
Published price
KRW 2,400,000 / 600 shots
Price scope
August 2026 published menu; 10% VAT excluded. The clinic lists a KRW 55,000 consultation/analysis fee, waived with treatment. Confirm the current total.
Language
The clinic lists English, Korean, Chinese and Japanese and describes English consultations. Confirm staffing for your appointment.

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

PPEUM Global Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Ulthera Prime (named in the branch’s October menu)
Published price
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Price scope
The branch’s October offers include this product. Request standalone pricing, eligibility, tax and inclusions; combination-package prices are not shown as product-only prices.
Language
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Gangnam, Seoul

MIO Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
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Language
The clinic has an English website. The language of the medical consultation and aftercare has not been independently confirmed.

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Gangnam, Seoul

MIO Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Shurink, as named in the clinic menu. Confirm original versus Universe generation before booking.
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
The clinic has an English website. The language of the medical consultation and aftercare has not been independently confirmed.

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

Seye Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

Seye Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Shurink Universe (Korean menu name for ULTRAFORMER MPT)
Published price
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Price scope
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Language
An English product page is available. Confirm the language of the medical consultation and aftercare.

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

Seye Clinic · Gangnam

Product
LINEARZ; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
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Gangnam, Seoul

SIA Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Gangnam, Seoul

SIA Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Shurink Universe
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Price scope
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Language
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Apgujeong, Seoul

AP865 Clinic · Apgujeong

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
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Language
The source reviewed is in Korean. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Dosan / Gangnam, Seoul

The Other Dermatology · Dosan

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Dosan / Gangnam, Seoul

The Other Dermatology · Dosan

Product
Oligio XM; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Language
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Gangnam, Seoul

O.N Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Oligio XM; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Cheonho / Gangdong, Seoul

COCO Clinic · Cheonho

Product
LINEARZ; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Language
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Sinnonhyeon / Seocho, Seoul

Page Lab Clinic · Sinnonhyeon

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
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Language
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Sinnonhyeon / Seocho, Seoul

Page Lab Clinic · Sinnonhyeon

Product
LINEARZ; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Banpo / Seocho, Seoul

Oasis Dermatology · Banpo

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Jung-gu, Seoul

Glory Clinic · Myeongdong

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
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Jung-gu, Seoul

Glory Clinic · Myeongdong

Product
Shurink Universe
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Price scope
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Language
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Myeongdong / Jung-gu, Seoul

DA Clinic · Myeongdong

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
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Myeongdong / Jung-gu, Seoul

DA Clinic · Myeongdong

Product
Shurink Universe
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Myeongdong / Jung-gu, Seoul

DA Clinic · Myeongdong

Product
LINEARZ; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Wolseong / Dalseo, Daegu

Neome Dermatology · Daegu

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
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Wolseong / Dalseo, Daegu

Neome Dermatology · Daegu

Product
LINEARZ; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Language
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Seongsu, Seoul

Bellis Clinic · Seongsu

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Seongsu, Seoul

Bellis Clinic · Seongsu

Product
LINEARZ; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

Ocean Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Gangnam / Seocho, Seoul

Ocean Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Shurink Universe
Published price
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Price scope
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Language
An English website is available. Confirm interpretation, consultation and aftercare languages directly.

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Gangnam, Seoul

Class One Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
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Gangnam, Seoul

Class One Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Shurink Universe
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
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Gangnam, Seoul

Class One Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Oligio XM; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
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Gwanggyo, Suwon

The Jun Dermatology · Gwanggyo

Product
Ulthera / Ultherapy, as named by the clinic. The generation is not specified; confirm the exact device before booking.
Published price
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Price scope
Listed in the clinic’s menu or equipment information. Confirm current availability, treatment area, quantity, tax and inclusions; package prices are not standalone quotes.
Language
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Gangdong, Seoul

Somsei Clinic · Dunchon

Product
Ultherapy, as named by the clinic. Generation not specified; confirm the device.
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Language
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Jamsil / Songpa, Seoul

The Heal Dermatology · Jamsil

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Cheongdam, Seoul

Oganacell Dermatology · Cheongdam

Product
LINEARZ; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Language
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Gangnam, Seoul

Celliting Clinic · Gangnam

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
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Hagye / Nowon, Seoul

Chois Dermatology · Hagye

Product
Ultherapy PRIME; confirm the exact configuration or formulation
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Price scope
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Language
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Hagye / Nowon, Seoul

Chois Dermatology · Hagye

Product
Ulthera is listed separately from Ultherapy PRIME on the equipment page. Confirm availability of the older system.
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Price scope
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Language
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