The criteria for choosing a dermatology clinic for lifting boil down to three points: whether the clinic does a skin diagnosis first rather than going by age, whether it explains the device and how it works for each procedure in concrete terms, and whether it explains precautions and individual differences at the consultation stage. This article uses the procedure lineup at Repic Clinic in Gangnam, located at 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, as an example.
Lifting Procedures Compared at a Glance
Before choosing a clinic, it helps to know that each procedure differs in energy type and target, which makes the consultation easier to follow. The table below shows the characteristics of the four lifting procedures offered at Repic Clinic in Gangnam.
| Procedure | How it works | Target layer | Main areas addressed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulthera lifting | Focused ultrasound energy, using DeepSee™ real-time imaging | Fascia (SMAS) layer | Sagging of the jawline, cheeks and cheekbone area |
| InMode lifting | RF energy delivery, FDA-approved device | Fascia (SMAS) layer | Double chin, jawline, cheeks |
| ONDA lifting | Microwave Coolwaves™ technology | Dermis and subcutaneous fat layer | Areas needing fat reduction and collagen regeneration |
| Mint thread lifting | Physical lifting using cog threads | Sagging skin areas | Improving sagging, inducing collagen production |
Criterion 1: Skin Diagnosis Comes Before Age
SMAS layer sagging generally begins in the mid-to-late 30s, and from this point preventive lifting such as Ulthera becomes meaningful. Even in your 20s, though, if skeletal sagging is fast or if cheekbone reduction or baby-fat removal is needed, a partial procedure can be considered. Conversely, even in your 40s, if firmness is good, tone and texture care may come before lifting. If a clinic recommends a procedure based only on age without a diagnosis, it is worth taking a second look at what the consultation says.
Criterion 2: Does the Clinic Explain the Device and Treatment Depth in Concrete Terms?
Even among lifting procedures, the layer reached and the energy type differ, so results and suitable candidates differ as well. Ulthera checks treatment depth with DeepSee™ real-time imaging, and ONDA uses Coolwaves™ technology to reduce epidermal damage while targeting the dermis and subcutaneous fat layer together. InMode is described as an FDA-approved device. At a consultation, you can ask for the device name, approval status and the layer the procedure reaches, and check whether the answers are concrete.
Criterion 3: Does the Clinic Explain Precautions, Individual Differences and Cost?
The effect and how long it lasts vary from person to person depending on skin condition and the degree of sagging. A good consultation explains not only the effects but also post-procedure precautions, expected reactions and cases where the procedure is not suitable. Another thing to look at is whether the clinic compares options suited to your condition rather than recommending just one procedure. You can check these points through an in-person consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age is it a good idea to start lifting?
The basis is your skin diagnosis result rather than your age. SMAS layer sagging generally begins in the mid-to-late 30s, but there are exceptions, such as people in their 20s with fast skeletal sagging or people in their 40s with good firmness. Deciding whether to have a procedure and which type after a diagnosis is recommended.
What is the difference between Ulthera and InMode?
Both target the fascia (SMAS) layer, but the energy type differs. Ulthera delivers focused ultrasound and checks depth with DeepSee™ real-time imaging, while InMode uses RF energy to address fat reduction, collagen production and tightening together. Which one suits you depends on the pattern of sagging, so it is judged at the consultation.
What lifting procedures does Repic Clinic in Gangnam offer?
It offers Ulthera, InMode, ONDA and Mint thread lifting. It is located at 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, basement level 1 and 2nd floor. Please confirm suitability and details through a consultation.
※ This article is for general information and does not recommend any particular procedure. Results may differ from person to person, and you should be fully informed about each procedure's precautions and possible adverse reactions at the consultation.
Related 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.
