Non-Surgical · Radiofrequency

Best Thermage in Korea: Choosing a Clinic

Best Thermage in Seoul, compared on the tip, the shot count and the plan

Gangnam, Seoul | Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jonghwan Choi
KHIDI-registered for international patients · Apgujeong Rewind

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Choosing a Thermage clinic

How do you choose a Thermage clinic in Korea?

The short answer

Choose a clinic that opens a sealed, genuine Thermage FLX tip in front of you, states the shot count your quote is based on, explains where those shots will go, and has a doctor confirm that radiofrequency suits your skin. The tip sets the number of shots, and the shots set the treatment you are paying for.

Rewind holds the FLX generation of Thermage and lists a 600-shot face plan, with Eye Thermage on its own tip at 225 or 450 shots. The clinic's device page records results lasting from six months to more than a year, depending on skin condition and plan.

Facts about Rewind on this page come from the clinic's device lifting pages, its price sheet and its registration details.

Thermage is one of the most requested lifting devices among visitors to Seoul, and one of the most expensive. Because the treatment leaves nothing behind in the skin, the only proof of what you received is the tip, the count on its box and the plan written for you. Asking for those three things in advance makes quotes comparable.

Thermage FLX radiofrequency system at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong
Fig. 01 · The FLX system; each session uses a new, sealed tip
Check

Before you book

Best Thermage in Seoul: five things to confirm before you pay

These questions take a minute to send. The replies show how a clinic plans the treatment and how openly it prices it.

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A genuine tip, opened in front of you
Ask to see the sealed tip box opened at your appointment. A genuine FLX tip box carries an authentication sticker with a code that can be checked.
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The shot count
Ask how many shots the quote includes. The count is printed on the tip, and a lower price with fewer shots is a smaller treatment.
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Where the shots go
Ask how the shots will be spread across the face, jaw line or neck, and whether the eye area needs its own tip.
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Who plans and performs it
Ask whether a doctor examines you and sets the plan, and which specialty certification that doctor holds. Heavy, descended tissue may need another approach.
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Earlier treatments and timing
Mention any filler, threads or other energy device in the same area, and ask how that affects timing. Ask too how the first week of aftercare fits your travel.
Types

Comparing providers

Four ways Thermage is sold in Seoul, and the first question for each

The same device appears in very different offers. Each kind of provider can work for you once the right question is answered.

01Surgeon

A plastic surgery clinic with lifting devices

The doctor can weigh radiofrequency against surgery for you. Ask whether that doctor sets your shot plan, and whether you will be told if a lift suits your face better.

02Devices

A device-focused skin clinic

Several radiofrequency machines may be on the menu. Ask whether you will receive Thermage FLX specifically, and how many shots are on the tip.

03Package

Thermage bundled with other treatments

Packages may pair Thermage with boosters or a second device. Ask the shot count inside the package and what each part costs on its own.

04Agency

A booking through an agency

The agency sells the appointment; the clinic performs it. Ask for the clinic, the device and the shot count, then compare with the clinic's own list price.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi reviewing a patient's skin at the consultation desk
Fig. 02 · The skin and the degree of laxity are examined before a shot plan is written
Rewind

The same points, answered here

How Rewind answers the Thermage checklist

The answers below come from the clinic's device pages and price sheet.

01Tip

A sealed FLX tip, coded by shot count

Each session uses a single-use Thermage FLX tip. You can ask for the box to be opened in front of you, with its printed count and authentication sticker visible before treatment begins.

02Plans

Face and eye plans listed separately

The face plan is listed at 600 shots. Eye Thermage runs on a dedicated tip at 225 or 450 shots. A firming package built around a 900-shot radiofrequency plan is quoted at consultation.

03Diagnosis

A plastic surgeon chooses the device

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, a board-certified plastic surgeon, examines the face first. Thermage sits beside focused ultrasound and other lifting devices at Rewind, so the choice follows the skin and the depth of laxity.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi presenting at an academic session
Fig. 03 · Lifting, surgical and non-surgical, is the clinic's main field
Apgujeong

The clinic

Where Thermage at Rewind is performed

Treatment beds in a private room at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Gangnam

Fig. 04 · Radiofrequency sessions run in a private room

Patient lounge at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong

Fig. 05 · Waiting in the patient lounge

Rewind is in Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 4th and 5th floors of the Richro Building. Thermage appointments are reserved in advance on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 to 19:00, and on Saturday, from 10:00 to 16:00. On Thursday and Sunday the clinic is closed.

Thermage FLX, monopolar radiofrequency
Single-use tip, coded by shot count
Face plan listed at 600 shots
Eye Thermage on its own tip
Surface cooled during every pulse
Messages answered as soon as possible
Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeon at Rewind

Board-certified plastic surgeon

Thermage plans at Rewind are written by Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeon. KHIDI registration for international patients: M-2025-01-08-09288.

Shots

Pricing

Thermage prices at Rewind, by plan and shot count

Each plan has one listed price. The face and eye plans are separate because they use different tips.

Thermage FLX, 600 shotsFace plan; shot placement set at consultation
₩2,900,000
Eye Thermage, 225 shotsDedicated eye tip
₩1,200,000
Eye Thermage, 450 shotsExtended eye plan, same tip type
₩1,650,000

Thermage prices are excluding VAT (10% VAT is added at payment). Packages, including the 900-shot firming package, are quoted at consultation; ask which tip and shot count a quote assumes.

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Fit

Suitability

Who Thermage tends to suit, and when to choose differently

Often a good fit when

  • Skin has started to lose firmness and fine lines are appearing
  • Texture and a slightly loose jaw line bother you more than volume
  • You want tightening without surgery or downtime
  • You can wait for collagen to respond over the following months
  • The eye area is crepey and a dedicated eye plan is considered

Worth discussing first when

  • The tissue is heavy and has descended, where a lift may be advised
  • The face is already very thin and tightening alone may look hollow
  • Filler, threads or another device was used in the area recently
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • You have an implanted electronic device or active skin infection
After

After the session

Thermage aftercare when you are travelling

You can go about your day afterwards. The written instructions cover the first week, so plan saunas and late nights around them.

Same day
Daily routine
Temporary redness, swelling or mild tenderness can appear. Use cool or lukewarm water and a low-irritation cleanser on the face.
First week
No heat, no excess
Avoid alcohol, excessive exercise, saunas and jjimjilbang for one week after treatment.
Every day out
Sunscreen
Apply sun protection whenever you go outside while the skin settles.
Months after
Collagen responds
New collagen forms over the months after the session. The clinic records results lasting from six months to more than a year.

Possible effects include redness, swelling, mild pain or tenderness and, uncommonly, blistering, small surface burns or temporary changes in sensation. Report blistering or pain that increases after you leave. Results vary by individual.

Doctor

Professional

Radiofrequency is one of several ways to tighten skin. At Rewind it is chosen by a surgeon who can also explain the alternatives.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeonRewind,
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery article co-authored by Dr. Jonghwan Choi
Fig. 06 · Peer-reviewed work by the planning doctor

Rewind's Doctor

Dr. Jonghwan Choi Medical Director

Count the shots,
then place each one well.

Board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director, author of ten peer-reviewed papers across craniofacial surgery and medical science journals.

Board-certified plastic surgeon (Plastic Surgery)
10 peer-reviewed publications
Medical Director, Rewind Plastic Surgery
Korean Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Former chief director, Apgujeong Y&T Plastic Surgery
Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
J Craniofac Surg · JKMS · Arch Craniofac Surg
Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Ask

Questions

Choosing a Thermage clinic: common questions

How can I check that a Thermage tip is genuine?
Ask for the sealed tip box to be opened in front of you. A genuine FLX tip box carries a hologram authentication sticker with a QR code and a 12-digit number that can be checked on the official Thermage FLX website in Korea, along with the printed shot count.
Why do Thermage quotes differ so much in Seoul?
Quotes can differ in the device generation, the shot count on the tip, the areas covered and whether other treatments are bundled in. Ask each clinic to state the device, the shots and the areas, and whether VAT is added, before comparing prices.
Is 600 shots enough for a full face?
Rewind lists its face plan at 600 shots, with placement set at consultation after the doctor has looked at where laxity is greatest. A larger 900-shot radiofrequency plan appears in a firming package, which is quoted at the appointment.
Why is Eye Thermage priced separately?
The eye area is treated with a dedicated tip designed for thinner skin, so it is listed as its own plan at 225 or 450 shots. The doctor decides whether the eyes belong in your plan after examining the area.
How is Thermage different from Ultherapy?
Thermage uses radiofrequency to heat a volume of the dermis, while Ultherapy focuses ultrasound on the deeper fascial layer. They reach different depths, which is why some plans use one, the other or both in a set order.
How long do Thermage results last?
Rewind's device page records results lasting from six months to more than a year, varying with skin condition and the plan. Part of the effect appears gradually, as new collagen forms over the months after treatment.
What should I avoid in the week after Thermage?
Rewind's instructions are to avoid alcohol, excessive exercise, saunas and jjimjilbang for one week, to cleanse gently using water that is not hot, and to use sunscreen outdoors. Temporary redness or swelling is expected.
Can I ask about Thermage before I book?
Yes. Use the form below or WhatsApp to tell us which areas concern you and your dates in Seoul, and Rewind replies as soon as possible. The plan and shot count are confirmed after the doctor has examined your skin.
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Booking

Reservation

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Tell us whether you are considering a face or eye plan and when you will be in Seoul, and we reply as soon as possible.

Visit

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For international patients — interpreter-assisted, from your first message to your follow-up.

Location
Apgujeong, Gangnam
4F & 5F, Richro Building,
812 Nonhyeon-ro,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours
Mon·Tue·Wed·Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & Thursdays
Lunch 12:00–13:00
Consultation
In your language
WhatsApp · Instagram
Interpreter-assisted
consultations available
Registration
KHIDI Registered
Registered institution for
international patients
Reg. M-2025-01-08-09288

Scientific evidence

Research behind the Thermage checklist

The first paper reports neck and cheek laxity treated with nonablative radiofrequency; the second examines tissue changes under the microscope after radiofrequency remodelling; the third reviews monopolar radiofrequency skin tightening; the fourth follows adverse reactions in 290 patients. None of these studies included Rewind patients.