HIFU Lifting in Gangnam, Seoul
Looking for HIFU to lift a softening jawline or firm loose skin on the body? At Liftique, HIFU lifting is performed with Ultherapy Prime, using real-time ultrasound imaging and a dermatologist-designed shot plan for each layer of your skin.
- Board-certified dermatologists
- From ₩500,000 (VAT excl.)
- Downtime: return to daily life immediately
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What is HIFU lifting, and is it right for me?
HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) lifting delivers focused ultrasound energy to deep layers such as the SMAS or fascia to tighten sagging tissue. At Liftique, HIFU is performed with Ultherapy Prime for the face and body. It typically suits early to moderate sagging, results build over 1 to 3 months, and prices start from ₩500,000 (VAT excl.) in Sinsa, Seoul.
Our HIFU device: Ultherapy Prime, for face and body
"HIFU" describes a technology, not a single brand. At Liftique, our HIFU lifting treatment is Ultherapy Prime, the original ultrasound lifting procedure. It creates thermal coagulation points in the SMAS layer of the face, and in the deep layers of body skin including the fascia, with the aim of tightening sagging tissue from the inside.
What sets it apart is visibility. Real-time ultrasound imaging lets your doctor see the skin layers and confirm the target depth before energy is delivered, so shots can be placed precisely by layer rather than by guesswork.
Jawline and jowls
For a softening jawline, double chin, sagging cheeks or jowls in adults typically in their 30s to 50s.
Nasolabial folds and eyes
For nasolabial folds and drooping around the eyes; a 1.5 mm tip option treats the eye area, forehead and neck lines.
Deep, long-term lifting
For patients who prefer gradual lifting that starts in deep tissue rather than on the surface.
Abdomen, thighs and upper arms
Body Ultherapy Prime addresses sagging after childbirth or rapid weight loss, including above the knees.
Firmness without much fat
For people who want firmer body skin even without much fat to reduce.
Smoother body lines
For overall tightening and texture improvement along the body line.
How Liftique performs HIFU lifting
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Diagnosis
A board-certified dermatologist consults with you in person, using 2D Mark-Vu skin analysis and 3D EVE MUSE facial analysis to identify areas to target and areas to protect.
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Layer-by-layer design
Real-time ultrasound checks fat thickness and fascia depth in each area. On the face, genuine 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm transducers are combined to distribute shots by depth, intended to help prevent cheek hollowing and burns. On the body, tip selection and shot design are planned for each area's layer structure.
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Comfort first
HIFU can sting when energy reaches deep layers. Our pain-control system offers numbing cream, fine-needle injection, nerve block and oral analgesics at no extra cost. Sleep sedation is ₩200,000 with an 8-hour fast.
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Treatment and aftercare
Sessions take 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on area and shots. LDM and LED aftercare is included after facial Ultherapy Prime (not for the 1.5 mm eye-area tip option or body areas).
HIFU lifting price in Seoul
HIFU at Liftique is priced by shot count for the face and by area for the body.
| Option | Price (KRW, VAT excl.) |
|---|---|
| Ultherapy Prime (face), 100 shots | ₩500,000 |
| Ultherapy Prime (face), 300 shots | ₩1,350,000 |
| Ultherapy Prime (face), 400 shots | ₩1,600,000 |
| Ultherapy Prime (face), 600 shots (collagen velvet mask included) | ₩2,200,000 |
| Ultherapy Prime (face), 800 shots | ₩3,000,000 |
| Ultherapy Prime (face), 1,000 shots | ₩3,600,000 |
| Ultherapy Prime 1.5 mm tip, 200 shots (eye area, forehead, neck lines) | ₩1,000,000 |
| Body Ultherapy Prime, arms, 600 shots | ₩2,200,000 |
| Body Ultherapy Prime, thighs, 800 shots | ₩3,000,000 |
| Body Ultherapy Prime, abdomen, 1,000 shots | ₩3,600,000 |
All prices exclude 10% VAT; final cost confirmed at your in-person consultation. Sleep sedation, where required, is ₩200,000. Full Ultherapy price list · Body Ultherapy prices
Plan your visit
| Sessions | Face: usually once a year. Body: every 8 to 12 months. |
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| Procedure time | 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on area and number of shots |
| Downtime | Return to daily life immediately. Face: temporary redness, swelling and tingling may last several days to several weeks. Body: slight redness and tingling. |
| Results | Face: gradual improvement over 1 to 2 months, generally reported to last around 1 year. Body: progressively firmer over 2 to 3 months. Results vary by individual. |
| Stay in Seoul | Treatment is completed in one visit; after body treatment, same-day travel or sightseeing is possible. Your doctor can follow up by photo once you are home. |
| Aftercare | LDM and LED aftercare included after facial Ultherapy Prime (except the 1.5 mm eye-area tip option and body areas) |
How HIFU compares with our other lifting technologies
HIFU is one of three energy types used for lifting at Liftique. Your dermatologist may recommend one, or explain how another fits your goal.
- HIFU (Ultherapy Prime): focused ultrasound to the deep SMAS or fascia layer, for lifting sagging tissue.
- Monopolar radiofrequency ( Thermage FLX): heats the dermis and subdermal tissue for skin density, fine lines and pores.
- Microwave ( ONDA): 2.45 GHz energy to the dermis and fat layer, aiming for fat reduction and tightening together.
Safety, risks and aftercare
- Temporary redness, swelling and tingling are common after facial treatment and resolve over several days to several weeks.
- A sharp, stinging sensation may be felt as energy reaches deep layers; pain control is tailored to you.
- Depth checks by ultrasound and depth-specific transducers are used to help prevent hollowing and burns.
- Results are gradual and vary between individuals.
HIFU lifting FAQs
Which HIFU device does Liftique use?
Liftique uses Ultherapy Prime for HIFU lifting, with real-time ultrasound imaging. It is available for the face, the eye area, forehead and neck lines with a 1.5 mm tip, and for body areas such as the arms, thighs and abdomen.
How much does HIFU lifting cost in Seoul?
Facial Ultherapy Prime ranges from ₩500,000 for 100 shots to ₩3,600,000 for 1,000 shots. Body Ultherapy Prime is ₩2,200,000 for arms, ₩3,000,000 for thighs and ₩3,600,000 for the abdomen. Prices exclude 10% VAT and are confirmed at consultation.
Is there downtime after HIFU?
You can return to daily life immediately. Temporary redness, swelling and tingling may last several days to several weeks after facial treatment, and slight redness and tingling may follow body treatment.
Does HIFU hurt?
A sharp, stinging sensation may be felt when energy reaches the deep layers. Our pain-control system offers numbing cream, fine-needle injection, nerve block and oral analgesics at no extra cost, and sleep sedation is available for ₩200,000 with an 8-hour fast.
When will I see results from HIFU?
On the face, improvement builds over 1 to 2 months and is generally reported to last around 1 year. On the body, skin becomes progressively firmer over 2 to 3 months. Results vary by individual.
How often can I repeat HIFU?
Facial Ultherapy Prime is usually performed once a year, and Body Ultherapy Prime every 8 to 12 months.
Should I choose HIFU, Thermage FLX or ONDA?
HIFU targets the deep SMAS or fascia layer for lifting, Thermage FLX uses radiofrequency for skin density and fine lines, and ONDA uses microwave energy for fat reduction and tightening. Your dermatologist will recommend an option after analysing your skin.
Reviewed by our board-certified dermatologists
Medically reviewed by Dr. Yong-yon Won · Last reviewed October 2026
Plan your HIFU lifting with a board-certified dermatologist
Send photos and travel dates; we reply with a suggested plan and cost. Consultation is available in English, Chinese and Japanese, a 2-minute walk from Sinsa Station Exit 4.