Choosing where to have Ultherapy in Cheongdam, Gangnam comes down to three things: which system is used, who plans and performs the procedure, and what the treatment plan is based on. Below, each of these is explained for Min Clinic, followed by the regular prices, what happens on the day and how authenticity is verified.
The short version
* Regular prices range from KRW 600,000 for 100 shots to KRW 3,390,000 for 800 shots or more on the face and neck; VAT is charged separately * Topical anesthetic cream and local anesthesia are included; an oral analgesic may also be used when appropriate * The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes, or approximately 60 minutes including anesthesia * The consultation fee is KRW 50,000
What Ultherapy PRIME is
Ultherapy PRIME is an ultrasound-based energy treatment that uses micro-focused ultrasound with real-time visualization.
The DeepSEE imaging system allows the doctor to view the tissue layers on the monitor while planning and delivering energy. Treatment depths of 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm are available, targeting different layers of the dermis and supporting tissue. The appropriate depths and shot distribution are selected according to the treatment area and the patient’s anatomy.
Ultrasound energy creates small thermal coagulation points beneath the skin. The resulting tissue response is intended to support gradual collagen and elastin remodeling.
What it is cleared for
The stated FDA-cleared uses include lifting the brow and the skin on the neck and under the chin, improving lines and wrinkles on the décolletage, and improving the appearance of skin laxity on the abdomen and the front and back of the upper arms.
The cleared wording uses terms such as “lift” and “improve the appearance.” Claims that the treatment reverses sagging or replaces surgery go beyond that wording. FDA clearance in the United States and regulatory authorization in Korea are separate matters.
The first question for Ultherapy PRIME: how is the treatment designed?
The name of the device alone does not explain how a procedure will be performed. The more useful questions are which tissue depths will be treated, how the shots will be distributed and why that plan is appropriate for the patient.
At Min Clinic, the doctor evaluates the patient’s facial structure, skin thickness, degree of laxity and treatment areas. The doctor then selects the treatment depths, plans the shot count and distribution, and performs the procedure directly while viewing the tissue layers through the DeepSEE system.
Questions to ask about Ultherapy PRIME, with Min Clinic’s answers
| Ask | Why it matters | Min Clinic’s answer |
|---|---|---|
| Which system is used? | Different generations may differ in imaging and operating features | Ultherapy PRIME |
| Who plans and performs the procedure? | Clinical judgment determines the appropriate depths and shot distribution | A doctor evaluates, designs and performs the treatment |
| What determines the shot count? | A fixed shot package and an individually planned procedure are not the same | Facial structure, skin thickness, laxity, treatment area and treatment goals |
| Which depths are available? | Different depths target different tissue layers | 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm |
| What does the quoted price include? | Separately charged anesthesia or aftercare can change the total cost | Topical anesthetic cream and local anesthesia are included; an oral analgesic may be used when appropriate; VAT is charged separately |
| Who can I contact after returning home? | International patients may need a way to ask aftercare questions | WhatsApp is answered as promptly as possible during clinic hours |
Min Clinic’s regular prices for Ultherapy PRIME
VAT is charged separately.
| Area | Shots | Regular price (KRW, VAT excluded) |
|---|---|---|
| A single small area, such as the jawline | 100 | 600,000 |
| Eye area, jawline or double chin | 300 | 1,500,000 |
| V-line contour | 400 | 1,990,000 |
| Full face, including the eye area and forehead | 600 | 2,590,000 |
| Face and neck | 800 or more | 3,390,000 |
The appropriate area and shot count are determined after consultation. The figures above are the clinic’s regular price categories rather than a guarantee that the same number of shots will be recommended for every patient.
On the day at Min Clinic
* A senior consultation manager conducts the initial consultation, and the patient’s skin is assessed using an EVE V MUSE analyzer. * The patient then has a detailed consultation with the doctor about the treatment areas, depths, shot distribution and procedure plan. * A consultation generally takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes and may take longer for international patients when interpretation or a detailed explanation of the skin-analysis results is required. * English consultations are supported by the senior consultation manager and an interpreter. * The treatment process includes cleansing, skin measurement, exfoliation, topical anesthetic cream, local anesthesia, the procedure and a soothing mask. * An oral analgesic may also be used depending on the patient’s condition and sensitivity to discomfort. * Sedation anesthesia is not provided. * The procedure itself takes approximately 30 minutes, or approximately 60 minutes including anesthesia. * The doctor performs the procedure directly.
Consultation and treatment times are approximate and provided for reference only. Actual times may vary depending on the treatment plan and individual circumstances.
Checking authenticity
Ultherapy PRIME is an energy-based medical device treatment, so there is no individual injectable product or single-use treatment tip to open in front of the patient.
Min Clinic uses an authentic Ultherapy PRIME system, and authenticity certificates are displayed in the clinic. During treatment, the doctor uses DeepSEE real-time ultrasound visualization to view the tissue layers. Th
