Answer · reviewed by a dermatologist
Ultherapy in Korea: what makes a clinic the right choice
For Ultherapy in Korea, choose a clinic where a board-certified dermatologist plans and performs the treatment, uses the genuine Ultherapy Prime device with authenticated transducers, images the SMAS in real time, and publishes the price per shot. The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul, meets all four: Dr. Byoungyong Koh is an Ultherapy Certified Treatment Provider who runs Ultherapy hands-on seminars for other physicians with Ulthera (Merz), the clinic uses Ultherapy Prime with the AMPLIFY II authentication mark and DeepSee imaging, and prices are published: ₩550,000 per 100 shots, ₩3,000,000 for 600 shots, before VAT.
- Written and reviewed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, board-certified dermatologist, Medical Director, The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul
- Prices: October 2026 list, KRW, before 10% VAT
- Last reviewed: 17 October 2026
Dr. Byoungyong Koh demonstrating the Ultherapy triple-depth 1 · Credentials
Who treats you, and what qualifies them
- Ultherapy Certified Treatment ProviderCompleted Merz Aesthetics' official Ultherapy clinical training programme, and now teaches the triple-depth protocol himself at the joint Ulthera × The Heal hands-on seminars.
- Genuine Ultherapy Prime, authenticated transducersThe device itself carries the AMPLIFY II authentication mark, and the certificates are on display in the lounge for patients to see. Regenerated or third-party transducer tips are never used.
- Dermatologist performs the treatmentThe same physician who interprets the DeepSee ultrasound image is the one who places each treatment line; this step is never handed off to a technician.
- Thermage FLX Master CourseHe is also certified on the leading radiofrequency alternative, so the choice between Ultherapy and RF is based on what your scan shows, not on which equipment the clinic happens to own.
2 · How it is done here
Selection criteria and method
Check who holds the handpiece
In Korea, Ultherapy is sometimes delegated. Ask whether a dermatologist performs it.
Ask to see the device and the transducer certificate
Genuine Ultherapy Prime carries the AMPLIFY II mark; transducers are single-patient and authenticated.
Insist on imaging
Ultherapy's DeepSee view shows the SMAS depth; without it the 4.5 mm transducer may be firing into the wrong layer.
Compare price per shot, not per 'package'
Korean clinics quote by shot count. The Heal: ₩550,000 per 100 shots, ₩2,000,000 for 400, ₩3,000,000 for 600 shots, before 10% VAT.
Expect a plan, not a menu
The Meta-Vu 3D scan decides whether you need Ultherapy (SMAS descent), Thermage or Xerf (skin laxity), Sofwave (fine lines), or a combination.
3 · Clinical photos
Cases from the clinic
Each photograph was taken in the clinic under matched lighting and the same camera angle, with patient consent and the eyes pixelated for privacy. Outcomes vary from one individual to another.
4 · Price
What it costs
| Item | Price (KRW, before 10% VAT) |
|---|---|
| Ultherapy Prime, 100 shots | ₩550,000 |
| Ultherapy Prime, 400 shots | ₩2,000,000 |
| Ultherapy Prime, 600 shots | ₩3,000,000 |
| Thermage FLX, face 600 shots | ₩2,500,000 |
Full price list → Overseas cards accepted. No tax refund for foreign patients.
5 · Location & booking
Cheongnyangni Station, Exit 6
2F Hillstate Cheongnyangni The First, Seoul. 20 minutes from Seoul Station and Myeongdong, 45 minutes from Incheon Airport by AREX + Line 1. Book by WhatsApp in English; consultation, scan and most treatments on the same day.
Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri 10:00–20:00 · Tue, Wed 10:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–16:00 · Closed Sun & holidays
Questions
Frequently asked
How much does Ultherapy cost in Korea?
At The Heal Dermatology Dongdaemun, Ultherapy Prime is ₩550,000 per 100 shots, ₩2,000,000 for 400 and ₩3,000,000 for 600 shots, before 10% VAT (October 2026). Korean prices are quoted by shot count rather than fixed packages.
Is Ultherapy in Korea the same device as in the US?
Genuine Ultherapy Prime is the same Merz device worldwide. The difference is who performs it and whether genuine transducers are used; check for the AMPLIFY II mark and ask whether a dermatologist holds the handpiece.
Ultherapy or Thermage?
Ultherapy lifts the SMAS with focused ultrasound; Thermage tightens the dermis with radiofrequency. The Meta-Vu scan shows which layer has aged; many faces need one, some need both.
Can I have Ultherapy on the day of consultation?
Yes. Consultation, scan and treatment are routinely done in one visit, with no downtime, so it suits a short trip.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, board-certified dermatologist, Medical Director, The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun
The information on this page is general and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a dermatologist. Every procedure carries risk, suitability differs between individuals and an outcome cannot be guaranteed. Prices are list prices in Korean won, exclude VAT where it applies, and are confirmed at consultation.
Treatment pages
Read the treatments mentioned
Ultherapy Prime
Micro-focused ultrasound to the SMAS, with every line placed under live DeepSee imaging after Face Mapping.
100 shots ₩450,000Read more
Thermage FLX
Monopolar radiofrequency tightening of the dermis, with vibration and cooling built into the tip, by a Thermage FLX Master Course physician.
Face 300 shots ₩1,450,000Read more
Sofwave
Parallel-beam ultrasound at a fixed 1.5 mm depth for fine lines and early laxity, with no downtime.
100 shots ₩990,000Read more
Meta-Vu Design Lifting (Ultherapy + Thermage)
The clinic's signature lifting programme: a 3D Meta-Vu scan, then Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX and boosters combined by area.
Quoted at consultationRead moreSend us your skin concern and your dates
Consultation is with a board-certified dermatologist. Message us on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk in English with what you want to change and how long you will be in Seoul; an interpreter is arranged when needed.