When you start looking into Thermage, the first number that catches your eye is the shot count. It is easy to take a bigger number, such as 600 or 900 shots, to mean a bigger treatment. However, when choosing Thermage in Gangnam, what matters as much as the shot count is which areas of the face those shots are divided among and how much goes to each. Repic Clinic in Gangnam runs Design Thermage, which puts this standard at the center of treatment design.
Why shot count alone is hard to compare
Thermage FLX is a non-surgical treatment that uses radiofrequency to stimulate collagen regeneration in the deep layers of the dermis. It is aimed at facial lifting, firmness, fine lines and pore improvement. Standard Thermage is performed by delivering shots at a similar density across the whole face.
Facial skin differs from area to area. Pores stand out beside the nose and on the cheeks, while reduced firmness may show first along the jawline and the lower cheeks. There are also areas sensitive to stimulation, such as around the eyes and mouth. Applying the same conditions to areas in different states may leave some areas short and put a burden on others. This is why the same 600 shots can mean a different treatment when they are distributed differently.
How Design Thermage is designed
Design Thermage at Repic Clinic starts from a diagnosis before treatment. Meta View analyzes the skin surface and Mark-Vu analyzes the deeper layers to measure pores, firmness and sensitive areas. These measurements become the basis for dividing shots and intensity.
The design principles can be summarized in three points. Intensity is increased in areas with many pores, shots are increased in areas with reduced firmness, and intensity is lowered in sensitive areas. Instead of delivering uniformly across the whole face, conditions are varied by area.
Repic Clinic takes the view that where and how many shots are distributed shapes the result more than the total number of shots. However, results vary with skin condition and constitution, so the design does not promise a particular outcome. It is more accurate to understand the design as the process of reflecting diagnosis results in the treatment conditions.
What to know before asking about cost
The cost of Design Thermage is provided as a quote after a diagnosis and consultation. Because shots and intensity are designed differently for each area, the total cannot be set before diagnosis. Even when people quote the same number of shots, the composition can differ from person to person, so comparing only numbers with other clinics can cloud your judgment.
Because this treatment uses radiofrequency thermal energy, you may feel pain or heat in sensitive areas. These reactions vary greatly from person to person, so it is good to communicate your own sensitivity fully at the diagnosis and consultation before treatment.
Where to consult about Thermage in Gangnam, and related treatments
Repic Clinic in Gangnam is located on the first basement floor and the second floor at 318 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Besides face-focused Design Thermage and Thermage FLX, it also offers body Thermage. Body Thermage uses radiofrequency to stimulate collagen regeneration in the body and aims at improving firmness and cellulite. If you are at the stage of considering Thermage in Gangnam, organize your treatment area and goal and get a diagnosis at a consultation.
Items that are helpful to organize before the consultation are as follows.
- The area that bothers you most (pores, firmness, fine lines and so on)
- Areas that are sensitive to pain or heat during treatment
- The treatment range and shot composition covered by the quote you will receive
FAQ
Q. How is the price of Thermage in Gangnam provided?
Design Thermage at Repic Clinic in Gangnam is provided as a quote after a diagnosis and consultation. Shots and intensity are designed differently for each area, so the amount cannot be set before diagnosis.
Q. How does Design Thermage differ from standard Thermage?
Standard Thermage is performed by delivering shots uniformly across the whole face. Design Thermage, based on diagnosis results, increases intensity in areas with many pores, adds shots in areas with reduced firmness and lowers intensity in sensitive areas. Even with the same 600 shots, the treatment composition differs depending on how they are distributed.
Q. What diagnosis is done before Design Thermage?
Meta View analyzes the skin surface and Mark-Vu analyzes the deeper layers of the skin. These two diagnostics measure pores, firmness and sensitive areas, and the results are reflected in the design of shots and intensity for each area.
Official information
You can find more detail on the official site.
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.
