Non-Surgical · Lifting Device

Ultherapy Prime

Focused ultrasound, planned by a plastic surgeon

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

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Define

Ultherapy Prime

What is Ultherapy Prime?

The short answer

Ultherapy Prime is a HIFU treatment — high-intensity focused ultrasound. Energy passes through the surface of the skin without damaging it and is focused on the deep fascial layer, where it stimulates collagen and contracts the tissue. Nothing is cut, and nothing is left under the skin.

Source: Rewind device documentation (Korean original). Wrinkle improvement, firmer skin and a cleaner facial line are the effects the clinic records for this device.

At Rewind the device sits inside a plastic surgery practice, so the same surgeon who would perform a lift decides whether ultrasound is the right instrument for your face — or whether it is not.

Ultherapy Prime device at Rewind Plastic Surgery, Apgujeong
Fig. 01 — Ultherapy Prime · Merz Aesthetics
Areas

Treatment map

Which areas does focused ultrasound treat?

Microfocused ultrasound has been studied across the face and neck and, in separate trials, on the brow, the under-eye and the body. The areas below are the ones the published literature covers; your own plan is drawn at consultation.

area 01
Lower face & jawline
The region where laxity first reads as a lost jaw line. Studied most often in the lifting literature.
area 02
Submental & neck
Under the chin and down the neck — a frequent reason patients ask about lifting before they consider surgery.
area 03
Brow & upper face
A small amount of brow elevation is the effect most consistently reported in the original trials.
area 04
Infraorbital & décolletage
Thin-skin zones treated with lower energy settings and a separate study base.
Depth

Mechanism

How does ultrasound lift skin without an incision?

Ultrasound can be focused the way light is focused through a lens. The surface stays cool while a point deep inside the tissue reaches coagulation temperature — a few cubic millimetres at a time. Those points heal as new collagen, and the tissue around them contracts.

01Pass through

The surface is not the target

Energy travels through the epidermis and dermis without breaking them, which is why there is no wound to care for afterwards and why daily activity resumes the same day.

02Focus

Energy converges on the fascial layer

The Rewind documentation describes the target as the deep fascial layer — the same connective plane a surgeon works with in a lift. Discrete thermal points are created there rather than a broad heating of the skin.

03Contract

Tissue contracts, then rebuilds

Immediate contraction is followed by a slower collagen response over the following months. Histology studies of focused ultrasound in Asian skin describe both stages.

04See first

Imaging before energy

Microfocused ultrasound with visualization lets the operator see the layers on screen before delivering a line. Depth is chosen against what is actually there, which matters most over bone, implants and thin skin.

Ultherapy Prime ultrasound visualization display
Fig. 02 — Real-time ultrasound visualization: the layer is seen before energy is delivered
Rewind

Why here

Why have Ultherapy Prime at a plastic surgery clinic?

A device is only as good as the diagnosis in front of it. Rewind is a single-surgeon practice built around anti-aging lifting, so the instrument is chosen after the face has been read — not before.

01Diagnosis

One surgeon decides whether energy is enough

Dr. Choi sees every patient at consultation. When sagging has passed the point where tightening helps, he says so and explains the surgical alternative. When it has not, the smaller treatment is the plain answer.

02Range

Seven lifting devices, one judgement

Ultrasound, radiofrequency, microneedling RF and microwave sit side by side at Rewind. Because no single machine has to answer for every face, the recommendation can be specific.

03Continuity

The same hands through aftercare

Follow-up is part of the plan, and the person who reviews your result is the person who planned it. International patients are supported in their own language from the first message onward.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi examining a patient's face at consultation
Fig. 03 — The face is read before the instrument is chosen
Device

In the treatment room

What device is used, and who operates it?

Ultherapy Prime device at Rewind Plastic Surgery

Fig. 04 — Ultherapy Prime unit

Treatment room at Rewind Plastic Surgery

Fig. 05 — A treatment room at the clinic

Ultherapy Prime is one of seven lifting devices held at Rewind, alongside Thermage FLX, Volnewmer, Sylfirm X, Max Wave, InMode and Pico K. The plan is set by the medical director at consultation and the session is carried out in the clinic on the fourth and fifth floors of the Richro Building.

HIFU — high-intensity focused ultrasound
Target: deep fascial layer
Plans of 300 and 600 lines
No incision, no implanted material
Planned by Dr. Jonghwan Choi
Daily activity possible the same day
Ultherapy Prime official certified clinic plaque at Rewind

Ultherapy® Prime — Official Certified Clinic

The authenticity plaque issued for this device is displayed in the clinic. Rewind holds manufacturer certificates for its device line-up.

Cost

Pricing

How much does Ultherapy cost in Seoul?

Rewind publishes one list price per plan. The figure you are quoted at consultation is the figure below — the number of lines is what changes, not the rate.

Ultherapy 300 linesStandard plan — area coverage set at consultation
₩1,300,000
Ultherapy 600 linesExtended plan — full face and neck coverage
₩2,500,000

List prices, VAT excluded. Anaesthetic fees are included in the listed price where anaesthesia is used. Combination plans with another lifting device are quoted after the doctor has examined the area.

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Fit

Suitability

Who is Ultherapy Prime for?

Often a good fit

  • Fine wrinkles and early loss of firmness, where the skin still has elasticity to work with
  • Sagging you would like addressed without surgery and without time away
  • A jaw line that has softened but has not yet descended
  • Several skin concerns at once, where one energy source can be combined with another

Discussed at consultation first

  • Heavy, descended tissue — the doctor may recommend a lift instead of energy
  • Very thin or depleted facial volume, where tightening alone can read as gaunt
  • Recent filler, threads or another energy treatment in the same area
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active skin infection or an implanted electronic device
After

Recovery

What happens after the treatment?

Rewind's own guidance for device lifting is short, and it is worth following exactly. Bruising or swelling can appear and settles within a few days; daily activity is possible straight away.

Same day
Back to your day
Normal activity is possible immediately. Skip sauna, strenuous exercise and alcohol for the rest of the day.
Day 1–2
Leave the area alone
Do not rub or press the treated area. Any bruising or swelling subsides over the following days.
First weeks
Moisture and shade
Keep moisturising and use sun protection without exception while the skin responds.
Months on
The slower half
Collagen continues to respond after the session. Rewind records device lifting results lasting from six months to over a year, depending on skin condition and plan.

Any energy-based treatment carries risk, including temporary redness, swelling, bruising, altered sensation and, rarely, nerve irritation. Tell the doctor about every treatment you have had in the same area before your session.

Doctor

Professional

At Rewind, one board-certified plastic surgeon carries every case — from the first consultation to the final follow-up. Because a face is a story, and a story deserves a single author.

Dr. Jonghwan Choi, board-certified plastic surgeonRewind,
Dr. Jonghwan Choi presenting at an academic session
Fig. 06 — Academic presentation, thread-lifting session

Rewind's Doctor

Dr. Jonghwan Choi Medical Director

One surgeon, from the first
consultation to the last follow-up.

A board-certified plastic surgeon devoted to anti-aging lifting — with the precision and restraint built through years of craniofacial practice.

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

Ultherapy Prime — frequently asked questions

What is Ultherapy Prime?
Ultherapy Prime is a high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment. Energy passes through the surface of the skin without damaging it and is focused on the deep fascial layer, where it stimulates collagen and contracts the tissue.
Is Ultherapy Prime surgery?
No. Nothing is cut and nothing is placed under the skin. Because the surface stays intact, there is no wound to care for afterwards.
How deep does the ultrasound energy reach?
The target is the deep fascial layer, the same connective plane a surgeon works with during a lift. Imaging-guided systems let the operator see that layer on screen before any energy is delivered.
Which areas can be treated?
Focused ultrasound has been studied on the lower face, jawline, submental area and neck, and in separate trials on the brow, the under-eye area and the chest. Your own coverage is decided with the doctor at consultation.
How many lines will I need?
Rewind offers a 300-line plan and a 600-line plan. Which one suits you depends on how much area is being covered, and the doctor sets this after examining your face.
How long do the results last?
Rewind records that device lifting results can last from six months to over a year. The range depends on skin condition and on which lifting plan was used.
Does Ultherapy Prime hurt?
Sensation varies between patients and is discussed before the session begins. Rewind does not publish a fixed anaesthesia protocol for this treatment, so raise comfort options with the doctor when you book.
When can I go back to work?
Daily activity is possible immediately after the session. Bruising or swelling can appear and settles within a few days.
What should I avoid afterwards?
Avoid sauna, strenuous exercise and alcohol on the day of treatment. Do not rub or press the treated area for one to two days, and keep up moisturising and sun protection.
How is Ultherapy Prime different from Thermage FLX?
Ultherapy Prime focuses ultrasound on the deep fascial layer. Thermage FLX delivers radiofrequency heat in the dermis to contract collagen and stimulate fibroblasts. Rewind holds both devices and plans them separately.
Can Ultherapy Prime replace a facelift?
No. Focused ultrasound tightens tissue that still has elasticity. Where skin and deeper layers have already descended, the doctor will say so at consultation and explain the surgical options.
Who will see me at Rewind, and can I be seen in English?
Rewind is a single-surgeon practice. The medical director, Dr. Jonghwan Choi, sees every patient at consultation and sets the plan. Interpreter-assisted consultations are available for international patients, and Rewind is a KHIDI-registered institution for foreign patients.
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What our patients say.

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Came to REWIND to get my facial treatment and i'm absolutely obsessed about it💞 the doctor is so kind and is an expert! Everyone must visit!

YunHee Hong2 weeks ago
★★★★★

There are just way too many cosmetic clinics in Korea and I'm so happy I found Rewind Clinic in Gangnam. Dr. Choi was so kind and patient while explaining the different face-lifting options, from threads to mini-lifts to deep-plane lifts…

J. S.5 months ago
★★★★★

I found Rewind clinic through a Korean chat forum and many local clients highly recommended it. The clinic is brand new, featuring large, clean rooms and many private waiting areas so it doesn't give off that "factory" clinic vibe. All the…

J. Siou5 months ago
★★★★★

Really nice environment. Doctor is easy to communicate and understands my visions. Waited two weeks to make a review and I confirm the results exceeded my expectations and I am super happy with it. Can't wait to come back!! :))

Kristie Chu5 months ago
★★★★★

I received a thread lift at Rewind Plastic Surgery. The clinic was clean and the atmosphere was comfortable. The consultation was thorough, and I felt confident because they kindly explained everything tailored to my facial condition. They…

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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
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Interpreter-assisted
consultations available
Registration
KHIDI Registered
Registered institution for
international patients
Reg. M-2025-01-08-09288

Scientific evidence

Published research on focused-ultrasound lifting

These references describe focused-ultrasound tightening as a treatment class. They are not studies of Rewind Plastic Surgery and do not predict an individual outcome. Published results relate to the devices and settings used in each study.