Focused ultrasound lifting (HIFU)
Focusing ultrasound on a single point, this lifting treatment creates tiny spots of heat, called coagulation points, in the subcutaneous fat and in the fascia layer that supports the face (SMAS).
Depth: subcutaneous fat to fascia (SMAS) This is a model, so layer thickness is not to scale.
How it works
Examination firstIf sagging is advanced or there is very little facial fat, we first explain whether another approach would suit you better.
01What it uses
Ultrasound focused on a point
The handpiece concentrates ultrasound so that heat forms in just a small area at a set depth.
02Which layer
Subcutaneous fat to fascia (SMAS)
It reaches the fascia layer that supports the face and the subcutaneous fat above it. Depths of 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm are common, chosen to suit the area and the thickness of your skin.
03How it works
Point by point, contracting over months
It lays down rows of very small coagulation points. The coagulated tissue contracts over several months.
Concerns and how it works
If this sounds like you
- My jawline looks less defined than it used to
- My cheeks seem to have dropped
- The skin under my chin has started to sag
Sagging happens when the fat and fascia beneath the skin loosen along with the skin itself. Much as a magnifying glass gathers sunlight, focused ultrasound gathers energy at a single point at a set depth, leaving the surface as it is while forming tiny coagulation points underneath. Those points take 2–6 months to contract and rebuild, and the change differs from person to person.
Treatment details
Sessions, downtime, and side effects
- Usual sessions
- Usually 1 session
- Interval
- After 6–12 months, if needed
- Treatment time
- 30–60 min
- Numbing
- Numbing cream
- Downtime
- Temporary swelling that usually settles within a few days (varies by person)
What it is for
Improving a sagging jawline and cheeks. How much your skin changes, and how quickly, varies from person to person.
Side effects
Pain during treatment, swelling, bruising, and temporary numbness can occur. Changes appear over 2–6 months and vary from person to person.
Is it right for you
When it suits you,and when it may not
- Good for: Your jawline has softened and your cheeks look like they are sagging
- Good for: The skin under your chin looks loose
- Good for: You want to look into treatments before considering a surgical consultation
- Good for: You can give the change several months to show
- May not suit: Inflammation, a wound, or severe acne in the treatment area
- May not suit: Pregnancy
- May not suit: Very little facial fat, with cheeks that already look hollow (we discuss the areas and depths with you)
- May not suit: Sagging advanced enough that a surgical consultation would suit you better (we will tell you so)
Before and after
From before your visit back to daily life
- BeforeExamination, plan, and price
- Day of treatment30–60 min · numbing cream
- After 3 daysOK again: pressing and massage
Before treatment
- If you have recently had filler or a thread lift, tell us the date and area.
- Numbing cream goes on for 30–60 minutes before treatment.
- If you are planning around an important event, tell us early. Changes take several months to appear.
- Come with makeup removed from the treatment area.
After treatment
- For about 3 days, do not press hard on or massage the treated area.
- Swelling usually goes down within a few days.
- If tingling, numbness, or bruising lingers, contact us.
- Use moisturizer and sunscreen.
Price
The final price, VAT included
This is a self-pay fee. There are no discounts or promotional prices, and we go over each item and its price again before treatment.
- Face, 300 shots₩660,000
Self-pay · final price, VAT included · as of Nov 2, 2026
SuppliesNone
MedicationIncluded: numbing cream
Common questions
What people often ask about focused ultrasound lifting (HIFU)
How much pain should I expect?
Over areas close to the bone, you may feel a sharp, zapping or prickling pain. We reduce it with numbing cream and by adjusting the intensity.
How long will it take me to recover?
Swelling may appear and usually settles within a few days. Bruising or temporary numbness can also occur.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually one, repeated after 6–12 months if needed. Changes appear over 2–6 months.
Can I combine it with other treatments?
In the Danjeong Line program, it is paired with radiofrequency lifting on the same day or 2 weeks apart. If you are also considering filler, we decide at your examination which comes first and how far apart they should be.
Keep exploring
Other treatments in the same layer
Skin conditions in the same layer (covered by National Health Insurance): hair loss. Reaching the same layer does not make this a treatment for that condition.