Thermage FLX heats the dermis with monopolar radiofrequency, and its price is set by shot count: 300, 600 or 900 shots for the face, or 225 or 450 around the eyes. Knowing what a shot count covers is where comparing Thermage in Korea starts. At ENTER Plastic Surgery in Seoul, a session takes 45–90 minutes under numbing cream, and you can fly home the same day.
Clinic checks
Seven checks for a Thermage FLX appointment in Seoul
Thermage menus can look alike from one clinic to the next while describing quite different sessions. Asking these points by message before you book makes quotes comparable.
The device named in writing
Several radiofrequency devices are sold for skin tightening. Ask that Thermage FLX appears by name on the quote, along with the tip used.
Shots for each area
ENTER Plastic Surgery prices the face at 300, 600 or 900 shots and the eye area at 225 or 450. Ask how the shots on your quote are spread across your face.
Session length
Treatment runs 45–90 minutes depending on the tip and the area. A much shorter slot for the same shot count is worth asking about.
Comfort during treatment
The clinic uses numbing cream. Ask how heat is checked as the session goes and what happens if a pass feels too hot.
The timeline you are buying
Change develops over two to six months, and the clinic's guidance gives an effect of about 12 to 18 months, with repeat sessions about a year apart.
Other treatments on the same trip
Botox or filler is recommended a week after Thermage, once the skin has calmed. Plan the order before you book flights.
Who treats you
Ask for the name of the person who will perform your session and whether a physician sees your skin first.
Where it is offered
Best Thermage in Seoul: Four Places It Is Sold and What to Ask
Thermage is offered in many settings in Seoul. The setting changes how your session is planned more than the device does, so the table pairs each one with a question to send ahead.
| Setting | What a session looks like | Question to send |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic surgery clinic with a lifting menu | Thermage beside ultrasound devices and facelift surgery | Is radiofrequency the right layer for my sagging? |
| Skin and laser clinic | Thermage with lasers and skin boosters | Which tip and shot count are on my quote? |
| High-volume device clinic | Set packages and short appointment slots | How long is my session, and who treats me? |
| Beauty tour or agency package | Thermage bundled with other services | Which clinic treats me, and are shots itemized? |
A package name tells you little. The shot count, the tip and the session time, written on the quote, are what let you compare one offer with another.
Prices
Thermage FLX price list at ENTER Plastic Surgery, by shot count
Face and eye treatments are priced separately, each by the number of shots. Eye Thermage is its own line with its own shot counts, so a face session does not include the eye area unless both appear on the quote.
Every card shows the amount before tax. 10% VAT is added when you pay.
Prices exclude VAT (10% VAT is added at payment).
Your doctor
Chief Director · Korean board-certified plastic surgeon
“Natural, yet clearly visible change.”Eyelid and facelift surgery at ENTER is planned and performed by Dr. Jang himself.
- NowChief Director, ENTER Plastic Surgery
- TrainingPlastic surgery, Kyung Hee University Medical Center
- FormerChief Director, Jang Plastic Surgery
- FormerDirector, Secret Plastic Surgery
- MemberKSPRS · KSAPS · ISAPS · ESOPRS · ASPS
Device used
Thermage FLX from Solta Medical
The device on the ENTER Plastic Surgery price list is Thermage FLX, made by Solta Medical. It delivers monopolar radiofrequency energy through a treatment tip placed on the skin. The heat reaches the dermis and the connective tissue below it, with the aim of firming the skin gradually as collagen remodels.
Much of the published research on Thermage was done with earlier generations of the device, such as ThermaCool and CPT. Those studies explain how monopolar radiofrequency works and what side effects to expect, but they are not results for FLX itself.
Timeline
From treatment day to the 18-month mark with Thermage FLX
These timings come from the clinic's own guidance. How quickly and how far the skin responds differs from one person to the next.
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Treatment day | 45–90 minutes under numbing cream. Flying home the same day is possible. |
| The week after | Redness, warmth and a throbbing feeling for about a week, as part of normal healing. |
| From one week | Botox or filler can be added once the skin has settled. |
| Months 2–6 | Change builds gradually over this period. |
| Months 12–18 | The effect lasts about this long; one session is repeated about 12 months later. |
One session and same-day travel make Thermage FLX easy to fit into a short stay. What shapes the trip is the week after: if you also want injections, either book them before Thermage on a separate visit or leave the seven-day gap. Any unusual pain, blistering or swelling should be reported to the clinic straight away rather than treated at home.
Research
What Thermage studies found, and where they stop
Pain is the drawback raised most plainly in the literature. In 84 Asian women treated with Thermage, numbing cream reduced pain but did not let higher energy be used, and results at three months did not differ with or without it (Kushikata, 2006).
An early prospective study of 35 people with moderate facial aging, using the ThermaCool TC device, found brow height raised by an average of 1.6 to 2.4 mm at 12 weeks, with mild side effects. The authors described the change as moderate in well-selected patients, and there was no control group (Abraham, 2004).
In a 2026 multicenter trial of 230 people with facial laxity, the comparison group had one session of Thermage CPT; 98.1% of them were rated as improved at 90 days, with no serious adverse events. The trial was testing a newer device against Thermage, so these are control-group figures (Wang, 2026).
Effects worth knowing about:
- Redness, swelling and warmth in the treated area
- Tenderness or a throbbing feeling for some days
- Burns or blisters if heat builds up in one spot
- A change smaller than hoped, since response varies
Visiting
Thermage FLX at ENTER Plastic Surgery for overseas visitors
ENTER Plastic Surgery plans non-surgical lifting by skin layer. Radiofrequency devices such as Thermage FLX and XERF are aimed at the dermis, ultrasound devices such as Ultherapy reach the deeper SMAS layer, and injectables work closer to the surface. If your sagging is beyond what a device can address, Dr. Jang Jin-woo, a Korean board-certified plastic surgeon, performs facelift surgery at the same clinic.
The clinic is on Gangnam-daero near Nonhyeon Station, and English-speaking staff are available there. Send front and side photos of your face and the areas that bother you through the form on this page or on WhatsApp, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Is Topical Anesthesia Useful in Noninvasive Skin Tightening Using Radiofrequency?Dermatologic Surgery · 2006 · Kushikata N et al. · doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31155
In 84 Asian women, pain was the main drawback of Thermage; numbing cream reduced pain but did not allow higher energy or change three-month results.
- Clinical evaluation of non-ablative radiofrequency facial rejuvenationJournal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2004 · Abraham M et al. · doi:10.1080/14764170410023802
An uncontrolled study of 35 people treated with the older ThermaCool TC device reported a modest brow rise at 12 weeks and mild side effects; long-term results were not assessed.
- Efficacy and safety of a novel monopolar radiofrequency device for skin tightening: a multicenter, randomized, 6-month, assessor blind, positive parallel-controlled, non-inferiority trialLasers in Medical Science · 2026 · Wang Z et al. · doi:10.1007/s10103-026-04841-4
A 230-person trial of a new radiofrequency device used one Thermage CPT session as the comparison; 98.1% of that group were rated improved at 90 days.
FAQ
Thermage in Korea: questions from people comparing clinics
How many Thermage shots do I need for my face?
It depends on the area and how much laxity you have. ENTER Plastic Surgery lists face treatments at 300, 600 or 900 shots and eye treatments at 225 or 450 shots. Send photos of the areas that concern you, and the suggested shot count will appear on your quote.
Can I fly home the same day after Thermage?
Yes. The clinic's guidance allows flying on the day of treatment. Redness, warmth or a throbbing feeling can last about a week, which does not stop travel. If you also want Botox or filler, leave a week after Thermage so the skin can calm first.
When will I see a change after Thermage FLX?
Gradually, over two to six months after the session. The clinic's guidance puts the effect at about 12 to 18 months, with a repeat session about a year later. Because the change builds slowly and varies, it is hard to judge before you leave Seoul.
Does Thermage hurt?
It can feel hot in short bursts. ENTER Plastic Surgery applies numbing cream before treatment. In a study of 84 Asian women, pain was named as the main drawback, and numbing cream eased it without changing the three-month result.
Does the Thermage price include VAT?
No. Each shot count is listed before tax, for example ₩3,000,000 for 600 face shots or ₩1,200,000 for 225 eye shots. 10% VAT is added at payment, so ask for the shot count and the tax to be shown on your quote.
Is Eye Thermage a separate treatment from face Thermage?
Yes, it is priced on its own. Eye Thermage uses 225 or 450 shots around the eyes, while face treatments are sold in 300, 600 or 900 shots. If you want both areas treated, ask for each as its own line on the quote.
How is Thermage different from Ultherapy?
They use different energy at different depths. Thermage FLX is monopolar radiofrequency aimed at the dermis, while Ultherapy is micro-focused ultrasound aimed at the deeper SMAS layer. ENTER Plastic Surgery offers both, and the choice depends on where your laxity sits.
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