An Ultherapy line is one pass of the transducer that lays a row of focused ultrasound heat points at a fixed depth, so a 300-line and a 600-line session are different treatments. Comparing Ultherapy in Korea starts with what those lines cover and how deep they go. ENTER Plastic Surgery in Seoul sells 100, 300 and 600 lines for the face, plus body sessions.
Before you book
Seven Ultherapy points to clear with a clinic in advance
Ultherapy menus list a device name and a number. Behind that number sit choices about area, depth and comfort, and these seven points bring them out before your appointment.
Ultherapy by name
Many focused ultrasound devices are sold for lifting. Ultherapy puts a live ultrasound image on screen before each line, so ask that the quote names it.
Lines per area
Ask how the lines on your quote divide between the jawline, cheeks, brow and under the chin.
Depths
Transducers are made for different depths, from the deep SMAS layer to the dermis. Ask which depths are planned for your face.
Pain control
Deep heat is felt as an ache. The clinic uses numbing cream; ask how the session is paced if it becomes uncomfortable.
Eye protection
If the brow or the skin around the eyes is treated, ask how the eyes are shielded and how close to the lid the lines go.
Expected timing
Any change builds over two to three months. A trip that ends the next day will not show the outcome.
The fit for your laxity
Heavy sagging may need surgery. Ask whether your face is within what an ultrasound device can reach.
Where it is offered
Best Ultherapy in Seoul: Settings, Line Counts and What to Ask
Ultherapy is available in many places in Seoul, and the same line count can describe quite different sessions. This table pairs each setting with the question that shows how your session is planned.
| Setting | How Ultherapy appears on the menu | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic surgery clinic with device lifting | Ultrasound beside radiofrequency devices and facelift surgery | Is my sagging a device case or a surgery case? |
| Device-focused skin clinic | Several ultrasound brands at different prices | Is this line count Ultherapy or another device? |
| Package with other treatments | Lines bundled with radiofrequency or injections | How many Ultherapy lines are in the bundle? |
| Tour or agency booking | A set session on a fixed day of the trip | Which areas and depths are included? |
A quote that lists the device, the line count and the areas gives you something you can hold up against any other.
Prices
Ultherapy price list at ENTER Plastic Surgery, face and body
Face sessions are sold in three sizes, 100, 300 and 600 lines. Body Ultherapy is a separate menu with larger counts of 800, 1,600 and 2,400 lines for areas beyond the face. More lines mean more energy delivered and a longer session.
The cards show fees before tax; 10% VAT goes on the bill at payment. Before you transfer anything, ask for the deposit and the cancellation rules to be stated on the quote.
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
Ultherapy from Merz Aesthetics: an image first, then heat
The device on the clinic's menu is Ultherapy, made by Merz Aesthetics. Its handpiece works in two steps. A live ultrasound picture comes up on the screen, and the operator then fires the line, which concentrates energy into tiny points at one depth while the surface stays intact. The heat is aimed at the SMAS and the deeper dermis, with the goal of gradual tightening as collagen forms.
| Feature | What it means in a session |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound image | The operator sees the tissue layers before each line |
| Fixed-depth transducers | Each one places its heat points at one depth |
| Line count | The unit the price and session length follow |
Other ultrasound lifting devices exist, and some are on the same menu. They are separate treatments with separate prices.
Timeline
An Ultherapy session and the 18 months after it
These timings come from the clinic's written guidance. The response to focused ultrasound differs between people, and some faces change less than others.
| Stage | What the clinic's guidance says |
|---|---|
| Session | 30–60 minutes under numbing cream, depending on lines and areas |
| Same day | Flying home is possible |
| Days 3–7 | Swelling may last this long, varying by person |
| Weeks 1–2 | A deep, stiff ache along the jawline and cheekbones may persist |
| Weeks 2–4 | Avoid strong facial massage that presses hard on the face |
| Months 2–3 | The effect shows gradually |
| Months 12–18 | The span after which a repeat session is considered |
One session is the plan, repeated after 12 to 18 months if you wish.
Evidence
What focused ultrasound research says about results, pain and the eyes
Improvement after Ultherapy is not universal. A review of micro-focused ultrasound for skin tightening put the share of people who could expect visible facial improvement six months after treatment at 60 to 90%, depending on the patient and the technique (Gutowski, 2016). That leaves a group who see little change, so ask at consultation how much change your face is likely to show.
Pain is the drawback people notice most. In a comparison of 65 patients, those treated without a nerve block scored their pain 7.5 out of 10 on average, against 2.9 with a nerve block, with no difference in results or side effects (Polacco, 2020). The clinic's own guidance lists numbing cream for this treatment.
The eyes need particular care. A 2025 case report described corneal clouding and inflammation inside the eye after focused ultrasound near the eyelids, and the authors called for strict energy settings and eye shields in that area (Liu, 2025).
- Redness and swelling over treated areas
- Deep tenderness along the jaw for one to two weeks
- Temporary numbness or small bruises
- Eye injury if lines are placed too close to the eye without protection
At ENTER
Where Ultherapy sits in ENTER Plastic Surgery's lifting plan
The clinic matches each lifting device to a depth in the face. Ultherapy's focused ultrasound goes for the SMAS, the firm sheet beneath the fat; radiofrequency is aimed at the dermis; injectables sit closer to the surface. If the tissue has dropped further than ultrasound can help with, Dr. Jang Jin-woo, a Korean board-certified plastic surgeon, performs facelift surgery in the same clinic.
To plan ahead, send photos of your face from the front and in profile, with the areas that bother you, by WhatsApp or through the booking form. We will get back to you as soon as possible. English-speaking staff are available at the clinic.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Micro‐Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Periocular Skin Leading to Corneal Leukoma With Iridocyclitis: A Case ReportJournal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2025 · Liu J et al. · doi:10.1111/jocd.70601
A 2025 case report of corneal clouding with inflammation inside the eye after focused ultrasound near the eyelids, with a call for strict energy settings and eye shields.
- Microfocused Ultrasound for Skin TighteningClinics in Plastic Surgery · 2016 · Gutowski K · doi:10.1016/j.cps.2016.03.012
A review of micro-focused ultrasound for skin tightening estimating that 60 to 90% of people can expect facial improvement at six months, depending on patient and technique.
- Nerve Blocks Prior to Microfocused Ultrasound Treatment are Safe and Reduce Patient DiscomfortAesthetic Surgery Journal · 2020 · Polacco M et al. · doi:10.1093/asj/sjaa031
A comparison of 65 patients in which pain averaged 7.5 out of 10 without a nerve block and 2.9 with one, with no difference in results or side effects.
FAQ
Ultherapy in Korea: questions people ask while comparing
How many Ultherapy lines does a face need?
It depends on how many areas are treated and how loose the tissue is. Face sessions come in 100, 300 or 600 lines; 300 lines is ₩1,200,000, excluding VAT (10% VAT is added at payment). Ask how the lines on your quote are split between areas.
Does Ultherapy hurt?
Yes, it can. The heat is felt as a deep ache, and in one study of 65 patients pain averaged 7.5 out of 10 without a nerve block and 2.9 with one. Numbing cream is used at the clinic, and an ache along the jaw can last one to two weeks.
When do Ultherapy results show?
Slowly. The clinic's guidance describes change building over two to three months and holding for roughly 12 to 18 months, so one session at a time is the plan, repeated only after that interval if you wish.
Is a same-day flight possible after Ultherapy?
Yes. By the clinic's guidance you can board a plane that day. Puffiness may stay for three to seven days and the face may ache for a week or two, so a long flight soon after is possible though not always comfortable.
Is Shurink the same treatment as Ultherapy?
No. Both use focused ultrasound, but they are different devices from different makers and are priced separately on the menu. Ultherapy displays a live image on screen before each line is fired.
How is body Ultherapy priced?
Body Ultherapy is a separate menu with 800, 1,600 or 2,400 lines. The 800-line session is ₩3,200,000 before VAT, and 10% VAT is added when you pay. The areas covered are agreed when your plan is made.
Can Ultherapy be done near the eyes?
It can, with care. A 2025 case report described lasting corneal damage after focused ultrasound around the eyelids, and the authors urged strict energy limits and eye shields. Ask how your eyes will be protected if the brow or lids are included.
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