Let's compare two luxury treatments among wrinkle care treatments in Korea. First, we summarized the two devices in a table.
| Ulthera | Thermage | |
| energy type | ultrasonic wave | high frequency energy |
| site of action | subcutaneous fat layer, fascial layer | Dermal layer just below the epidermis |
| skin condition | if you have a lot of fat, If you have deep wrinkles, When you want to lift sagging skin | If your skin is thin, If you have many fine wrinkles, When you want to replenish collagen |
Ulthera delivers energy to the deep layers of the skin, contracting fat and muscles to make the face stick upward. On the other hand, Thermage promotes collagen by applying energy shallowly to the skin.
So which equipment is better? A good piece of equipment is one that is right for you. Which one is right for you depends on your skin condition, elasticity, degree of aging, and amount of fat. If you have thin, sensitive skin and use Ulthera, which stimulates deep layers, side effects such as burns may occur. If your skin is thick and your jawline is droopy, if you use Thermage, which stimulates the surface layer of the skin, there will be no difference from before the procedure. Therefore, it is necessary to select the number of shots, energy intensity, and lifting equipment according to the condition of the face and design the procedure. If you are thinking about a face lifting procedure, it is important to visit an experienced hospital to carefully diagnose your skin condition and design an appropriate procedure rather than deciding on a specific equipment and going to the hospital.
Thermage vs Ulthera, which hurts more? Thermage's technology lies in maintaining a cold state of the treatment surface even during treatment. The surface that comes into contact with the skin remains cool, so it does not burn. It is to cook the inside of the skin without burning the outside. Thermage is said to be more painful than Ulthera. The reason why Thermage doesn't hurt is because the treatment is too weak, and the effect is insignificant. Even with Ulthera, if you repeat treatment in one place, it feels hot and sticky. Thermage hurts more, so you need to pay more attention to anesthesia and pain control.