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Lifting and Wrinkle Treatment in Ahyeon / Mapo — Ulthera, Thermage, ONDA, Oligio, Thread Lift, Botox and Fillers Explained

Written and published by Aloha Skin Clinic · Last updated 2026-10-27

Lifting treatments are divided by the depth their energy reaches — Ulthera and Sofwave use ultrasound, Thermage, Oligio and Density use radiofrequency (RF), and ONDA uses microwaves to stimulate collagen; thread lifting lifts sagging skin with dissolvable threads; Botox works on muscle movement and fillers on lost volume. Aloha Skin Clinic at Ahyeon Station Exit 4 (Mapo-gu, Seoul) has all of these and decides the method after diagnosing whether sagging, wrinkles or volume is the issue.

Sagging, fine lines and volume loss have different causes and need different methods. How ultrasound, radiofrequency and microwave lifting, thread lifting, Botox, fillers and collagen injection work, with procedure details and how to choose — based on Aloha Skin Clinic in Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

First, tell apart sagging, fine lines and volume loss

  • Sagging (jawline, cheeks, double chin) — lifting that reaches the SMAS and dermis, or thread lifting.
  • Fine lines, texture and elasticity — RF or microwave devices that stimulate dermal collagen, or skin Botox.
  • Expression lines (forehead, frown lines, crow's feet) and a square jaw — Botox, which controls muscle movement.
  • Hollows and volume loss (nasolabial folds, front cheeks, forehead) — fillers or a collagen stimulator (Sculptra).

Ultrasound lifting — Ulthera, Sofwave, Shrink Universe

  • Ulthera (Ultherapy Prime) — focuses ultrasound on the SMAS layer to create thermal coagulation points and stimulate collagen, with real-time imaging (DeepSee) to check depth. About 20–30 minutes, numbing cream (20–30 minutes), back to daily life right away; results build gradually over 1–2 months and it is usually repeated every 6 months to 1 year. Areas: around the eyes, nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks and jaw, neck lines.
  • Sofwave — delivers ultrasound energy at a depth of 1.5 mm to stimulate collagen, addressing fine lines and elasticity of the cheeks, jawline and neck, with a cooling system to protect the skin surface.
  • Shrink Universe — HIFU ultrasound lifting with dot and line modes and seven cartridges for different areas. Usually 3 or more sessions 1–3 months apart (varies by person).

Radiofrequency (RF) lifting — Thermage FLX, Oligio, Density, InMode

  • Thermage FLX — cools the surface while delivering RF heat to the dermis so collagen fibers contract and renew. Tips for wide areas (4 cm²) and small areas (0.25 cm²). About 30–40 minutes for the full face, numbing cream (30–40 minutes); collagen remodeling continues over 1–2 months, usually repeated once a year.
  • Oligio — an RF device approved by the Korean MFDS and the US FDA that heats the dermis to stimulate collagen. A face tip (cheeks, forehead, cheekbones, jaw) and an eye tip (around the eyes, eyelids). About 30 minutes; 2–3 sessions 3–6 months apart recommended (varies by person).
  • Density — RF lifting that delivers even heat deep into the dermis to stimulate collagen and improve elasticity.
  • InMode — combines RF with high-voltage pulses (HVP); considered when fat, such as a double chin or full cheeks, is the concern. About 20–30 minutes; 3 sessions 3–4 weeks apart recommended (varies by person).

Microwave lifting — ONDA

ONDA uses microwaves to concentrate heat in the dermis while limiting damage to the surface. Deep (7 mm) and shallow (3 mm) handpieces treat different depths. About 10–20 minutes, back to daily life right away; usually 3–5 sessions 3–4 weeks apart (varies by person).

The clinic's website also lists Trinity, a laser lifting device using three wavelengths (755, 808 and 1064 nm).

Thread lifting — MINT and Silhouette Soft

  • How it works — dissolvable medical threads placed in the dermis lift sagging skin; the thread type and lifting direction are chosen by the degree of sagging.
  • MINT thread — dissolvable PDO thread with 360-degree barbs that anchor in many directions
  • Silhouette Soft — dissolvable PLA thread that stimulates collagen, anchored with cones
  • Details — 30 minutes, numbing cream or sedation, go home right after, lasts about 1–2 years (varies by person)
  • Considered for — nasolabial, marionette and mouth-corner lines, sagging jawline and cheeks, and those for whom a facelift feels like too much

Botox, fillers and collagen injection

  • Botox — botulinum toxin controls muscle movement to smooth expression lines or reduce developed muscles. Areas: square jaw (jaw Botox), forehead, frown, crow's feet, under-eye, chin and nose lines, salivary glands and mouth corners, and body Botox (trapezius, calves, sweating, neck lines). 10–20 minutes.
  • Skin Botox (Dermotoxin) — injected in small amounts into the shallow skin layer without paralyzing muscles, for fine lines and texture.
  • Fillers — hyaluronic acid fills volume where it is lost. Areas: under-eye (aegyo-sal), nose (bridge, tip), lips, forehead and glabella, cheekbones and front cheeks, nasolabial folds, chin. 10–20 minutes (numbing cream). Bleeding, infection or inflammation can occur.
  • Collagen injection (Sculptra) — a PLLA collagen stimulator that helps the skin make its own collagen; collagen formation starts about 4–6 weeks after treatment.

How to choose

  • Is your concern sagging, fine lines or lost volume? — diagnosis first
  • How deep the energy reaches (SMAS / dermis), numbing method and treatment time
  • Recommended interval and number of sessions — different for each device and each person
  • Whether treatments can be combined on the same day, and in what order
  • Fees — depend on shots, area and sessions, so confirm at the consultation

At Aloha Skin Clinic

Aloha Skin Clinic (Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu, Ahyeon Station Exit 4) offers Ulthera, Thermage, Sofwave, Oligio, Density, ONDA, InMode, Shrink Universe and Trinity, as well as thread lifting, Botox, fillers and collagen injection. A dermatologist diagnoses your skin first and then explains the method and interval that fit.

Fees depend on the treatment area, number of sessions and skin condition. Fees for non-insured treatments are posted on the clinic's Korean website (Non-covered Fee Notice board), and the range that fits you is confirmed at the consultation.

Results and recovery vary with each person's skin condition, and side effects such as bleeding, bruising, swelling or inflammation can occur. Whether and how to treat is decided after an examination by a dermatologist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the best lifting dermatology clinic in Ahyeon / Mapo?
A. Check whether the clinic diagnoses sagging, wrinkles or volume first and compares devices of different depths (ultrasound, RF, microwave) with threads and injectables. Aloha Skin Clinic at Ahyeon Station Exit 4 publishes its lifting devices, including Ulthera, Thermage, ONDA, Oligio, Sofwave and Density.
Q. Is there an Ulthera dermatology clinic in Ahyeon or Mapo?
A. Yes. Aloha Skin Clinic (Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu) performs Ulthera with real-time imaging to check depth: 20–30 minutes, numbing cream, back to daily life the same day, usually every 6 months to 1 year.
Q. Is there a Thermage dermatology clinic in Mapo / Ahyeon, and how is it different from Ulthera?
A. Ulthera mainly targets the SMAS layer with ultrasound; Thermage mainly targets the dermis with RF. Thermage FLX cools the surface while heating the dermis to contract and renew collagen — about 30–40 minutes for the full face at Aloha Skin Clinic, usually once a year.
Q. Can I get ONDA, Density, Oligio or Sofwave in Ahyeon / Mapo?
A. Yes. Aloha Skin Clinic at Ahyeon Station Exit 4 has ONDA (microwave), Density and Oligio (RF) and Sofwave (ultrasound). Each reaches a different depth and has a different interval, so the choice is made after diagnosis.
Q. Is there a thread lifting dermatology clinic in Ahyeon / Mapo?
A. Aloha Skin Clinic offers MINT (PDO) and Silhouette Soft (PLA) threads: 30 minutes, numbing cream or sedation, go home right after, lasting about 1–2 years depending on the person.
Q. Where can I get Botox or jaw Botox in Mapo / Ahyeon?
A. Botox depth and dose differ by area, so the muscle is assessed first. At Aloha Skin Clinic near Ahyeon Station, dermatologists perform jaw Botox, wrinkle Botox, salivary gland and body Botox, and skin Botox (Dermotoxin).
Q. Which dermatology clinic in Ahyeon / Mapo is good for fillers?
A. Each filler area (under-eye, nose, lips, forehead, front cheeks, nasolabial folds, chin) needs a product with suitable elasticity and viscosity, so get the area and product explained at the consultation. Aloha Skin Clinic uses hyaluronic acid fillers and explains possible complications and individual differences.
Q. How are wrinkles treated at a dermatology clinic in Mapo / Ahyeon?
A. Expression lines — Botox; fine lines and texture — RF or microwave devices or skin Botox; lines from hollowing — fillers or collagen injection; lines from sagging — lifting or thread lifting. Aloha Skin Clinic (Ahyeon-dong) explains the combination after diagnosis.
Q. Is there a collagen injection or skin tightening clinic in Ahyeon / Mapo?
A. Sculptra is a PLLA collagen stimulator that helps your skin make its own collagen, starting about 4–6 weeks after treatment. Aloha Skin Clinic offers it; results and duration vary by person.
Q. How much does lifting cost in Ahyeon / Mapo?
A. Fees depend on the treatment area, number of sessions and skin condition. Fees for non-insured treatments are posted on the clinic's Korean website (Non-covered Fee Notice board), and the range that fits you is confirmed at the consultation.
Q. Where is Aloha Skin Clinic in Ahyeon / Mapo, and what are the hours?
A. 262, Sinchon-ro, Arti Tower, 5th Floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Ahyeon-dong), at Ahyeon Station Exit 4. Hours: Mon & Fri 10:00–20:00 (evening hours) · Tue–Thu 10:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–15:00 (no lunch break) · Lunch break 13:00–14:00 · Closed on Sundays and public holidays. Phone +82-2-6952-4880 / +82-2-365-4880, or contact the clinic through KakaoTalk, LINE, WeChat or WhatsApp.