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There is no single best non-surgical face lift; the right choice depends on what is causing the sagging. At Re:berry Hongdae, deep structural laxity often suits focused ultrasound such as Ultherapy Prime, surface crepiness suits Thermage FLX or Sofwave, and visible descent may suit thread lifting. Many patients benefit most from a combination.

Re:berry Clinic Hongdae · Information reviewed for accuracy · Results vary by individual.

Why is there no single best option?

Facial aging happens in several layers at once. The skin thins and loosens, fat pads shift and shrink, and the fibrous SMAS layer beneath weakens. A treatment that works well on one layer may do little for another. The most useful question is not which device is best, but which layers are driving the change in your face.

How do the main options compare?

Focused ultrasound

Ultherapy Prime and Ulthera deliver micro-focused ultrasound to precise depths, including the SMAS. They suit jawline softening, early jowls and brow heaviness. Results build over two to six months with little downtime.

Monopolar radiofrequency

Thermage FLX heats a broad volume of tissue to tighten skin and stimulate collagen. It suits crepey texture, pores and the eye area.

Sofwave

Sofwave uses parallel ultrasound beams at a mid-dermal depth and is often chosen for fine laxity and lines with a relatively quick session.

Thread lifting

Absorbable threads such as Dooth and Mint physically reposition tissue for a more immediate change, with a few days of swelling or tightness. Effects commonly last around 12 to 18 months.

Microwave contouring

ONDA targets fat under the chin and along the lower face, which can sharpen the jawline when fullness rather than laxity is the main issue.

How do you decide?

• Main concern: Sagging, texture, fullness or a mix?
• Downtime: Can you accept a few days of swelling?
• Speed: Do you want gradual change or a quicker visible result?
• Skin thickness: Thin skin may suit some energy settings or devices better than others.

At Re:berry Hongdae, the doctor examines your face and designs a combination rather than recommending one device by default. Results vary by individual, and non-surgical lifting does not replicate a surgical facelift. Compare options in Ultherapy Prime vs Thermage FLX and thread lift vs Ultherapy.

Related questions

Which non-surgical face lift lasts the longest?

Longevity depends more on your skin and lifestyle than on one device. Focused ultrasound and radiofrequency results commonly last around one to two years, and thread lifts around 12 to 18 months. Combining treatments and maintaining them periodically often helps results last. Results vary by individual.

Is a non-surgical face lift as effective as surgery?

No. Non-surgical treatments offer subtler, gradual improvement with much less downtime and risk. Surgery can remove excess skin and reposition tissue more dramatically. For mild to moderate sagging, non-surgical options may be enough; for heavy laxity, a surgical consultation may be more appropriate.

At what age should I start non-surgical lifting?

There is no fixed age. Many people consider energy-based lifting in their thirties or forties when they first notice jawline softening, while others start later. The right time depends on your skin, not your birthday. A consultation can assess whether treatment would make a noticeable difference now.

Keep reading

• Sagging skin and jowls
• Treatments for jowls
• Ultherapy Prime vs Sofwave
• Thermage FLX
• When to start Ultherapy

Before you book

This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Suitability, dose, number of sessions and expected results are decided by a doctor at consultation, and results vary by individual. Possible side effects include redness, swelling and bruising. Pricing is confirmed in writing before any treatment. See our medical disclaimer.

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