Skin Concerns · Apgujeong, Seoul
Sagging Skin
Non-surgical lifting with Ultherapy, Thermage FLX and threads, matched to how and where your skin has loosened.
Skin Concerns · Apgujeong, Seoul
Sagging Skin
Non-surgical lifting with Ultherapy, Thermage FLX and threads, matched to how and where your skin has loosened.
Quick answer
Every plan at Oaro Dermatology Clinic begins with a 1:1 skin diagnosis by a board-certified dermatologist, so the dose, device settings and session count are set for your skin rather than a template. Meet our doctors or ask about your own skin .
At a glance
| Procedure time | 45–90 minutes per session |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | Topical cream; local anaesthetic for threads |
| Downtime | 0–7 days depending on method |
| Sessions | 1 for Ultherapy or Thermage; 3–5 for Soprano Titanium |
| Results last | 12–24 months, building over 3–6 months |
| Performed by | Board-certified dermatologist |
Overview
What is sagging skin?
Sagging skin describes the gradual loss of firmness, elasticity and position that makes cheeks drift downward, jawlines blur, brows lower and the neck loosen. It is rarely a skin-only problem. From the thirties onward, collagen production falls by roughly one percent a year, the superficial fat compartments of the face deflate and slide, the deep ligaments that hold them stretch, and the facial bones slowly resorb. The skin, with less to rest on, folds and hangs.
Where you sag depends on your anatomy. Some people lose definition at the jawline first, some notice heavy upper eyelids, others see the mid-cheek flatten. Sun exposure, smoking, weight fluctuation and genetics all affect the pace. Because several layers are involved, effective treatment usually targets more than one of them.
How sagging skin is treated at Oaro
Oaro Custom Lifting is the signature program of Oaro Dermatology Clinic for this concern, built around the Reverse Aging idea of correcting laxity that has already occurred. Dr. Chang-hyun Kim, an Ulthera Certified Treatment Provider and Thermage FLX Master Certified, examines each layer separately before recommending a device. Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound to the deep SMAS layer; Thermage FLX heats the dermis to tighten skin and improve texture; Soprano Titanium and Densiti address milder laxity with little downtime; and a thread lift physically repositions tissue when energy alone is not enough. Treatments are often combined across a visit to Apgujeong, Seoul, with the sequence recorded in your care notebook.
Why patients choose Oaro
- Diagnosis and treatment by a board-certified dermatologist, not a technician
- Genuine devices and products: Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, Helios Pico, Rejuran, Juvelook
- One treatment plan, written down, with aftercare and follow-up
- Private 1:1 rooms in Cheongdam Tower, 8 minutes from Apgujeong Rodeo Station
- English-friendly coordination and clear, itemised pricing
Treatment goals
Common goals for sagging skin treatment
Redefine the jawline
Lift the jowl and tighten the skin under the chin so the jaw reads as a clean line in profile.
Lift the mid-face
Reposition the cheek so nasolabial folds soften and the under-eye looks less hollow.
Open the brow and eye
Raise a heavy brow by a few millimetres to make the upper eyelid look lighter.
Maintain, not chase
Set a realistic maintenance rhythm so results are sustained without over-treating.
Your visit
What to expect
1. Consultation & diagnosis
Standardised photographs are taken and your dermatologist assesses skin thickness, fat descent, ligament laxity and bone support zone by zone. You receive a written Custom Lifting plan with a device sequence, expected timeline and cost.
2. Treatment
Ultherapy and Thermage FLX sessions take 60–90 minutes after numbing cream; most patients describe deep heat or brief pulses. Soprano Titanium sessions are shorter and gentle enough to repeat every two to four weeks. Threads are placed under local anaesthetic in about an hour. Combination plans are spaced so each modality can settle.
3. Aftercare & follow-up
You receive English aftercare notes and are reviewed at four to six weeks and again at three months, when collagen remodelling becomes visible. Maintenance dates are planned a year ahead.
Cost guide
Sagging skin treatment cost in Seoul
Energy-based lifting is priced by shot count or area in Apgujeong; threads are priced by number and type.
| Option | Typical range (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Ultherapy, 300–400 lines | 1,500,000 – 2,800,000 |
| Thermage FLX, 600–900 shots | 2,000,000 – 4,000,000 |
| Soprano Titanium, per session | 300,000 – 600,000 |
| Thread lift, full face | 1,500,000 – 3,500,000 |
Exact pricing is confirmed at consultation after examination.
Aftercare
Aftercare
- Expect mild redness or tenderness for a few days after ultrasound or radiofrequency lifting.
- Avoid saunas, hot baths and intense exercise for 48–72 hours.
- After threads, limit wide facial movement and sleep on your back for two weeks.
- Keep skin hydrated and use SPF 50 every day to protect new collagen.
- Attend the three-month review; this is when results are assessed and recorded.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Chang-hyun Kim, M.D.
Board-certified dermatologist and Representative Director of Oaro Dermatology Clinic, Cheongdam. Ulthera Certified Treatment Provider, Thermage FLX Master Certified, and full member of the Korean Dermatological Association, the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser and the Korean Filler Society.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best non-surgical treatment for sagging skin?
There is no single answer. Ultherapy suits deep laxity, Thermage FLX suits skin-level laxity and texture, and threads suit tissue that needs repositioning.
At what age should I start?
Most patients begin in their late thirties to forties, but the right time is when laxity becomes visible, not a specific age.
How long until I see results?
Some tightening is visible immediately; the main improvement develops over two to six months as collagen rebuilds.
Is it painful?
Ultherapy can be uncomfortable in bony areas; numbing cream and adjusted settings keep it tolerable. Thermage FLX is generally milder.
Can sagging skin be treated during a short trip to Seoul?
Yes. A single-session device such as Ultherapy or Thermage FLX fits a visit of a few days, with online follow-up afterwards.
Explore related care
Often considered together
- Ultherapy — focused ultrasound for deep lifting
- Thermage FLX — radiofrequency tightening of the dermis
- Thread Lift — physical repositioning for heavier laxity
- Non-Surgical Facelift — the combined lifting approach
- Laser Skin Clinic — all laser and lifting devices
- Skin Concerns — every concern we treat
- Contact & Booking — book a lifting consultation
Private 1:1 consultation
Plan your treatment with a board-certified dermatologist in Apgujeong
Tell us what you would like to change, and we will examine your skin, explain the options and give you a written plan with clear pricing. English-speaking coordinators are available for international patients.