TL;DR: Ultherapy (focused ultrasound) and Thermage (monopolar radiofrequency) heat the skin at different depths, which is why they are often combined. The Anti-Aging Care programme we coordinate puts both in one trip with PRP from up to 240cc of your own blood, IV wellness and ORGAHU therapy, exosome and LDM skin care, and 60 minutes of hyperbaric oxygen. It costs KRW 10,000,000 (about USD 7,600), valid until 31 March 2027, over 4–5 nights with 1–2 treatment days. It suits early loss of firmness. It does not replace surgery when the cheek or jawline has visibly dropped.
Searches for "Ultherapy Korea cost" and "Thermage Korea" usually end in a list of per-shot prices. A price per shot does not tell you what the plan is for your face, or what else you need in the same trip. This guide explains what each device does, why they are paired, what the full programme contains, and where a non-surgical plan stops being the right answer.
A disclosure: Medical Korea Service coordinates both this programme and facelift surgery. Sending you to the wrong one would cost us your trust, and the boundary section below is there to keep us honest.
Ultherapy vs Thermage: the difference
| Ultherapy | Thermage | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | Focused ultrasound | Monopolar radiofrequency |
| Depth | Deeper, targeted points | Broader heating closer to the surface |
| Main aim | Lifting and tightening from below | Skin tightening and texture |
| In Anti-Aging Care | Included | Included, 900 shots |
Because they work at different depths, the two are often planned together rather than as alternatives. The doctor decides the areas and settings after examining you.
What the evidence says about each device
- Ultrasound (Ultherapy-type). A review of 16 studies, all in women, found a brow lift of 0.47 to 1.7 mm and follow-up data only up to one year. Marked sagging and a BMI over 30 were listed as relative reasons not to treat (Contini et al., Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023, DOI).
- Radiofrequency (Thermage-type). A review of 23 studies found measurable improvement in skin laxity of the face and body with an acceptable complication profile. Most complications were minor and short-lived, but major complication rates were higher with monopolar devices, the type Thermage uses, than with bipolar devices (Rohrich et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 2022, DOI).
- PRP for facial skin. Across 20 studies, improvement was most consistent for skin thickness and elasticity and weakest for hydration (Qin et al., Ann Plast Surg 2025, DOI). Our PRP facial guide covers this in detail.
The measured changes are real but modest, measured in millimetres. That is the correct expectation for a non-surgical plan.
What the full programme contains
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PRP | From up to 240cc of your own blood |
| Device lifting | Ultherapy and Thermage (900 shots) |
| IV and ORGAHU | IV wellness therapy and ORGAHU therapy |
| Skin care | Exosome and LDM skin care |
| Hyperbaric oxygen | 60 minutes |
| Time in Seoul | 4–5 nights, 1–2 treatment days |
| Price | KRW 10,000,000 (≈ USD 7,600), valid until 31 March 2027 |
About the exosome step: exosomes contain no living cells. We tell you the exact product name during your consultation, so you can check it yourself. You pay the clinic's own price directly; Medical Korea Service adds no fee to you. Your final plan and cost are confirmed by the doctor and put in a written quote before you fly.
Where non-surgical stops: the honest boundary
Device lifting and skin care improve firmness and skin quality. They do not reposition tissue that has dropped. If your cheek or jawline has visibly descended, or the neck has loosened, the right next step is a surgical assessment, not a larger device package. Our thread lift, mini facelift and deep plane guide and the facelift in Korea page explain that option.
| If your concern is | What to discuss first |
|---|---|
| Early loss of firmness, fine lines, a tired-looking face | Anti-Aging Care |
| Skin quality only: dullness, pores, redness | PRP Care |
| Cheek or jawline that has visibly dropped | Surgical assessment |
A typical 4–5 night plan
- Day 1: arrive, consultation, plan and areas confirmed.
- Treatment day 1: Ultherapy and Thermage, with PRP and skin care as the doctor schedules them.
- Treatment day 2 (if needed): remaining items, IV therapy and hyperbaric oxygen.
- Last nights: rest and a check before you fly.
This programme suits people who, like the executives in our anti-aging guide for executives, want a short trip without the downtime of surgery.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Ultherapy and Thermage?
Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound at deeper points; Thermage uses monopolar radiofrequency to heat the skin more broadly. They are often combined because they work at different depths.
How much do Ultherapy and Thermage cost in Korea?
We coordinate them as part of Anti-Aging Care: KRW 10,000,000 (about USD 7,600), valid until 31 March 2027, which also includes PRP, IV and ORGAHU therapy, exosome and LDM skin care, and hyperbaric oxygen.
How many Thermage shots are included?
900 shots.
How long should I stay?
4–5 nights, with 1–2 treatment days.
Can this replace a facelift?
No. It improves firmness and skin quality. Tissue that has visibly dropped needs a surgical assessment.
Next step
See the three programmes side by side on our regenerative care page. To ask which one fits your face, send a consultation request with a recent photo, or message us on WhatsApp at +82 10 6886 8860.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Results vary by patient and are not guaranteed. Images are AI-generated models, not patients.