Radiofrequency lifting
Radiofrequency energy warms the dermis and the layer beneath it evenly, stimulating the skin to make new collagen. We use it as a lifting treatment for sagging and fine lines.
Depth: dermis to subcutaneous fat This is a model, so layer thickness is not to scale.
How it works
Examination firstIf your skin is very thin or the sagging is advanced, we also explain other options.
01What it uses
Radiofrequency current
Radiofrequency current flows from a handpiece placed on the skin, and the tissue’s resistance turns it into heat. The surface is cooled while the deeper layers warm.
02Which layer
Dermis to subcutaneous fat
Heat spreads in a broad band through the whole dermis and into the fibrous network between it and the fat below.
03How it works
Warmed collagen rebuilds
Heated collagen contracts, and the warmth stimulates new collagen to form over several months.
Concerns and how it works
If this sounds like you
- The skin on my cheeks and under my chin looks loose
- I have more fine lines around my eyes and mouth
- My skin feels thinner and less firm
With age, the dermis holds less collagen, and the fibrous network that links it to the fat below grows slack. Radiofrequency creates heat through the tissue’s own electrical resistance, warming everything from the dermis to the upper subcutaneous fat. Changes take several months to appear, and how much varies 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
- Redness for a few hours (varies by person)
What it is for
Improving sagging skin and fine lines. How much your skin changes, and how quickly, varies from person to person.
Side effects
Heat and pain during treatment, redness, swelling, and, rarely, burns or blisters can occur. Changes appear over several months and vary from person to person.
Is it right for you
When it suits you,and when it may not
- Good for: Your skin has grown thinner and fine lines have increased
- Good for: Your cheeks and the area under your chin look slightly loose
- Good for: You do not have much time to set aside for recovery
- Good for: You want to pair it with focused ultrasound, each working at a different depth (the Danjeong Line program)
- May not suit: A pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, or a metal implant in the treatment area (please tell us at your examination)
- May not suit: Pregnancy
- May not suit: Inflammation or a wound in the treatment area
- 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 1 dayOK again: saunas and hot baths
Before treatment
- If you have a pacemaker or a metal implant, or have recently had filler or a thread lift, tell us about it, including the date and area.
- Numbing cream goes on for 30–60 minutes before treatment.
- The treatment takes 30–60 minutes, so leave plenty of room in your day.
- Come with makeup removed from the treatment area. We have a powder room.
After treatment
- Avoid saunas and hot compresses on the day of treatment.
- Redness lasts a few hours or so. Wait until it settles before putting on makeup.
- Use moisturizer and sunscreen.
- If a blister forms or pain lingers, contact us right away.
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 (Korean-made device)₩440,000
Self-pay · final price, VAT included · as of Nov 2, 2026
SuppliesNone
MedicationIncluded: numbing cream
Common questions
What people often ask about radiofrequency lifting
How much pain should I expect?
You will feel heat and some pain during treatment. Numbing cream and cooling ease it, and if it becomes hard to bear, tell us right away and we will adjust the intensity.
How long will it take me to recover?
Redness usually settles within a few hours. If swelling occurs, it can last a few days.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually one session. We decide whether to repeat it after 6–12 months, based on your skin.
Can I combine it with other treatments?
In the Danjeong Line program, it is paired with focused ultrasound, either on the same day or 2 weeks apart. If a square jaw is also a concern, botulinum toxin can be added.
Keep exploring
Other treatments in the same layer
Skin conditions in the same layer (covered by National Health Insurance): acne, hives (urticaria), and hair loss. Reaching the same layer does not make this a treatment for those conditions.