Thermage Korea before and after changes are judged at three to six months, since Thermage FLX, a monopolar radiofrequency (RF) system by Solta Medical, heats skin about 3 mm deep and collagen rebuilds slowly. A 2019 split-face trial tracked laxity scores out to day 180. Realistic gains are firmer cheeks, a cleaner jaw edge and finer skin texture. Face shape, bone and heavy jowls stay largely as they were.
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5 clinics for Thermage in Myeongdong
| # | Clinic | Area | Languages | Devices & products | Listed price | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kind Global Clinic | Euljiro-ipgu Station | English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español | Thermage FLX · Ultherapy Prime · Onda · Titanium lifting | - | 4.9 (359) |
| 2 | RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong | Myeongdong Station | English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español | Thermage FLX · Ultherapy Prime · Sofwave · Onda | - | 4.9 (1,091) |
| 3 | Summit Clinic | Gwanghwamun Station | - | Thermage FLX · Ultherapy Prime · Onda · Oligio | - | 5.0 (157) |
| 4 | Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun | Eulji-ro | - | Thermage FLX · Ultherapy Prime · Onda | ₩1,190,000 | 4.8 (248) |
| 5 | Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic | Myeongdong-gil | - | Thermage FLX · Ultherapy Prime · Sofwave | - | 4.6 (667) |
11. Kind Global Clinic
★ 4.9359 Google reviewsKind Global Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic by Euljiro-ipgu Station Exit 6, rated 4.9 from 359 Google reviews. Thermage is offered here together with HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Consultations are available in English, Japanese, Chinese and Spanish.
Boutique Myeongdong clinic with co-director-led treatment
- Boutique clinic
- One private floor
- Director-performed care
- It opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30, and weekends and holidays 10:00 to 17:00.
- The clinic is a 5-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 6 on Line 4.
Weekend or holiday appointments · Travelers staying in Myeongdong
- Location
- Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2) Exit 6 / Myeongdong Station (Line 4) Exit 8
- Languages
- English · 日本語 · 中文 · Español
22. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsRE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong sits near Myeongdong Station, a skin and aesthetic clinic that holds a 4.9 Google rating across 1,091 reviews. It offers Thermage alongside HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox. Staff consult in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.
Myeongdong flagship for lifting, glass skin and stem cell
- Flagship space
- Open every day
- Six languages
- It welcomes patients every day, 10:30 to 20:00 on weekdays and 10:30 to 19:00 on weekends.
- The clinic is a 2-minute walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 8, on the 2nd and 3rd floors at 58 Myeongdong 10-gil.
Sunday appointments · Treatments between Myeongdong shopping
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
33. Summit Clinic
★ 5.0157 Google reviewsSummit Clinic runs a skin and aesthetic clinic a 3-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5; its Google rating is 5.0 from 157 reviews. Its menu covers Thermage as well as RF lifting, skin boosters and laser toning.
Gwanghwamun skin clinic for lifting, lasers and skin boosters
- Lifting devices
- Laser & pigment
- Warm beige lounge
- The clinic opens weekdays 10:30 to 20:30 with no lunch break, and Saturdays 10:00 to 17:00.
- It is a three-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5 and City Hall Station Exit 4.
Weekday evening appointments · Office workers near Gwanghwamun
- Location
- Gwanghwamun Station Exit 5, 3 min walk
4. Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun
★ 4.8248 Google reviewsRenewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Eulji-ro, rated 4.8 from 248 Google reviews. Thermage is offered here together with laser toning, Ultherapy and HIFU lifting. Thermage is listed from ₩1,190,000 + VAT.
Dongdaemun skin clinic for lasers, lifting and tattoo removal
- Laser-led care
- Network skin clinic
- Spacious lounge
- Board-certified dermatologists on staff
- It opens until 20:00 on Mondays and Fridays and 09:30 to 16:00 on Saturdays, and closes on Sundays.
- The clinic is a one-minute walk from Exit 13 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station.
Tattoo removal · Pigmentation and acne scar lasers
- Location
- Eulji-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩1,190,000 + VAT
5. Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic
★ 4.6667 Google reviewsLienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong-gil, rated 4.6 from 667 Google reviews. It offers Thermage alongside Ultherapy, Sofwave and RF lifting.
Myeongdong branch of the Lienjang aesthetic clinic group
- Clinic group branch
- Skin & scalp
- Shopping-mall location
- The group site runs in English, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian and Korean.
- Appointments can be made by WhatsApp or Instagram, or through the group's 24-hour online reservation system.
Thai, Vietnamese or Russian speakers · Visits between Myeongdong shopping
- Location
- Myeongdong-gil
Guide
What blinded raters saw at day 30, 90 and 180
In a 2019 randomized trial in Dermatologic Surgery, Alhaddad and colleagues treated 20 adults with mild to moderate laxity using monopolar RF on one half of the face and microfocused ultrasound with visualization on the other half, in the same visit, then followed everyone for six months.
Evaluators who did not know which side received which device scored laxity on a standard face and neck grading scale. Both halves improved, the difference from baseline became significant at day 30 and held at days 90 and 180, and neither side came out ahead on laxity, satisfaction or adverse events. The yardstick for any photo pair is therefore a modest shift that appears within a month and is still there half a year later.
| Trial checkpoint | Reported in the study | What it means for your own photos |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline | Mild to moderate laxity, graded on a standard scale | Shoot your reference set before numbing |
| Day 30 | First significant drop in laxity score | Early, small change; swelling has settled |
| Day 90 | Improvement still significant | A fair first comparison point |
| Day 180 | Improvement maintained on both sides | The pair most worth comparing |
Guide
Zone by zone: where firming is easiest to spot
RF tightens skin rather than moving tissue, so the visible change differs by area. Thin, mobile skin tends to show texture gains; thicker areas show a crisper outline more than a lift.
| Area | Change a photo may capture | Change to stop expecting |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeks | Smoother surface, slightly fuller-looking skin | Volume where fat has been lost |
| Jawline | Sharper edge under side lighting | Removal of heavy jowls or fat under the chin |
| Eyelids (eye tip) | Less crepey upper and lower lid skin | A raised brow or removed eye bags |
| Upper neck | Slightly tighter skin below the jaw | Correction of neck bands |
Guide
Who tends to show a visible difference
People with early, mild laxity and reasonable skin thickness usually photograph the clearest change, which matches the group enrolled in the 2019 trial. Deep folds and marked jowls often show less, because heating the dermis cannot reposition sagging tissue.
- Likely to see a change: early softening along the jaw, crepey lids.
- Less likely: advanced sagging that would usually be assessed for surgery, or volume loss that filler would address.
- Wait or skip: pregnancy, a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, metal implants in the treatment zone, or an active skin infection on the area.
Guide
The before side: baseline set, numbing and sensation
A before photo is only useful if it is taken bare-faced, before the numbing cream goes on, because the cream and its removal can leave the skin flushed. A front view, two three-quarter views and two profiles, hair tied back, cover the zones.
Each pulse is usually felt as brief, deep heat, eased by tip cooling and vibration. A 2026 study in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology by Wang and colleagues looked at whether the side of the face and patient age were linked to how much pain was reported during monopolar RF facial treatment. Mentioning any side that felt hotter lets the doctor adjust energy as the session goes on.
Guide
When an after picture blends several treatments
Visitors often add botulinum toxin, filler or a skin booster on the same trip, and each changes the face on its own schedule: toxin within about two weeks, filler at once, boosters over several weeks. An after photo taken at month three may therefore credit RF for a change that came from something else.
For your own record, note the date and type of every procedure, plus any weight change, so the month three and month six photos can be read honestly.
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Evaluation of the Effect of Laterality and Age on Pain Perception in Monopolar Radiofrequency Facial TherapyClinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2026 · doi:10.2147/ccid.s577283
Examined whether facial side and patient age were associated with the pain patients reported during monopolar radiofrequency facial treatment.
- A Randomized, Split-Face, Evaluator-Blind Clinical Trial Comparing Monopolar Radiofrequency Versus Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization for Lifting and Tightening of the Face and Upper NeckDermatologic Surgery · 2019 · doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000001653
In 20 subjects followed for six months, both monopolar RF and microfocused ultrasound reduced face and neck laxity from day 30 through day 180, with no significant difference between the two sides.
FAQ
Questions about Thermage in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Thermage in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Thermage in Myeongdong include Kind Global Clinic (Euljiro-ipgu Station), RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Summit Clinic (Gwanghwamun Station), Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun (Eulji-ro) and Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic (Myeongdong-gil). Each lists Thermage on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
How many sessions does a typical result in published photos reflect?
Most published and clinic pairs reflect a single session, since monopolar RF is usually given once and reviewed months later. The 2019 split-face trial by Alhaddad and colleagues also used one treatment and followed patients for 180 days. Some people repeat after about a year as aging continues. Asking how many sessions a pair shows helps you compare it with your own plan.
Why do some after photos show almost no change?
Little visible change is a common and honest outcome, because RF tightening is gradual and often subtle on camera. Skin with heavy laxity, recent weight loss or strong sun damage may respond less, and lighting differences can hide a real but small gain. Results vary from person to person. A doctor reviewing your own six-month photos is a fairer judge than any gallery.
Can men expect the same kind of change as women?
Men can see similar firming, though thicker skin and beard growth may make the change harder to read in photos. Shaving the treatment area on the day helps the tip sit evenly, and a freshly shaved after photo keeps the comparison fair. The jaw edge is often where men notice a difference first. Energy and pulse count are set for each person by the treating doctor.
Does the result fade, and how would photos show it?
Yes, the gain fades slowly as normal aging continues, so a pair taken years apart will not look like a six-month pair. The 2019 trial showed improvement still present at day 180, the last point it measured. Many people consider a top-up after roughly a year to two. Keeping your baseline set lets you see how far the skin has drifted before deciding.
Is redness in an immediate after photo a warning sign?
Pink skin straight after treatment is expected and usually settles within a few hours, so it is not a result and not a problem by itself. Blisters, raw patches or redness that deepens over the next day are different and should be shown to the doctor promptly. A dated close-up of anything unusual helps the doctor judge whether it needs care.
Should I ask the clinic for my own before photos?
Yes, asking for copies of the clinic's baseline photos is reasonable, since they are usually taken under fixed lighting you cannot recreate at home. Pair them with your own set shot in a room you will use again. Clinic images help the doctor compare at a review visit. Your own images let you check progress after flying home, months before any follow-up appointment.