Body Ultherapy: How to Use Ultrasound Lifting for Sagging Body Lines Beomgye, Pyeongchon, Beomgye Station, Pyeongchon Station, Hogye-dong, Bisan-dong, Gwanyang-dong, Dongan-gu, Indeogwon, Geumjeong, Anyang

Body Ultherapy is a lifting procedure that applies High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology, typically known for facial use, to various body parts.

It works by concentrating ultrasound energy on areas with compromised skin elasticity, such as sagging abdomen, arms, thighs, and back, heating the deep layers of the skin. This induces collagen contraction and regeneration, effectively lifting and tightening the treated areas.

HIFU Principle — Stimulating Deep Layers, Not the Surface

HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) creates thermal coagulation points by focusing ultrasound energy at specific depths.

It directly targets the dermal layer and the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) layer at depths of 3.0mm and 4.5mm, without affecting the skin surface.

The SMAS layer is a fascial tissue that structurally supports the skin. When thermal stimulation is applied to this layer, immediate collagen contraction occurs, followed by the generation of new collagen over several months.

Because body areas have thicker tissue than the face, tip selection and depth setting are crucial for effective results.

For areas with a thick subcutaneous fat layer, like the abdomen, a 4.5mm tip is primarily used. For relatively thinner areas, like the inner arm, a 3.0mm or 2.0mm tip should be switched to deliver energy at the precise depth.

Key Areas for Body Ultherapy

Body Ultherapy is effectively applied to four main areas.

First, the abdomen. For skin that has stretched and lost elasticity after childbirth or significant weight changes, heating the SMAS layer can provide a vertical lifting effect on the abdominal line.

Second, the arms. For prominent skin sagging on the inner arms (bat wing area), which is often caused by reduced skin elasticity rather than fat itself, dermal remodeling via Body Ultherapy is effective.

Third, the inner thighs. Ultrasound energy is delivered to improve elasticity for sagging skin on the inner thighs that is difficult to correct with muscle exercise alone.

Fourth, the back and around the armpits. It can also be applied to address concerns about excess skin or sagging near the bra line.

Body Ultherapy is not a procedure to remove fat itself. Its purpose is to reconstruct the elastic structure of skin tissue, making it most suitable when the goal is line refinement and skin tightening rather than fat volume reduction.

Shot Count and Session Planning

Because body areas are larger than the face, the number of shots directly impacts the effectiveness.

To cover the entire abdomen in one session, a minimum of 300 shots is required, and for one arm, around 60-100 shots is the standard.

If the shot count is insufficient, the energy will not be evenly distributed, leading to inconsistent results. It is important to clearly confirm the necessary shot count beforehand.

The recommended number of sessions varies depending on the area and degree of sagging, but generally, 1 to 3 cumulative treatments are performed at 1 to 2-month intervals. Collagen regeneration gradually completes over 2 to 6 months post-treatment, so it should be approached as a cumulative management concept rather than quickly judging results.

Pain tends to be felt more intensely compared to facial treatments. Thicker tissue areas like the abdomen are relatively tolerable, while thinner skin areas like the inner arm may feel more sensitive.

Redness or slight swelling may occur immediately after the procedure, but usually subsides within a few days. Downtime is short, allowing for a quick return to daily activities.

Basic aftercare includes avoiding heat stimulation such as saunas, high-intensity exercise, and alcohol for 1 to 2 days after the procedure, and thorough moisturizing and sun protection.

Kkeut Clinic's Differentiated Body Ultherapy Application Method

Kkeut Clinic uses 3.0mm, 2.0mm, and 1.5mm tips in addition to the 4.5mm main tip, swapping them based on the specific body area.

If thick tissue areas like the abdomen and thighs, and thin areas like the inner arm, are treated with the same tip, the energy depth will not be appropriate, reducing effectiveness. Kkeut Clinic selects the correct tip for each area to deliver energy at the optimal depth.

Kkeut Clinic always performs design in a seated position before the procedure.

If the design is only done while lying down, the treatment area will be set based on skin compressed by gravity. To identify where sagging actually appears in daily life, design in a seated or standing position is essential. This is why Kkeut Clinic adheres to the principle of seated design.

Kkeut Clinic precisely targets the SMAS layer by adjusting the tip angle while viewing ultrasound images in real-time.

Since the tissue depth, which is invisible to the naked eye, is viewed with ultrasound guidance during the procedure, energy is delivered accurately to the intended layer. This method enhances effectiveness and reduces the possibility of unnecessary tissue damage.

Kkeut Clinic creates and shares a lifting card with patients after the procedure. It records which areas were treated, with how many shots, and with which tip, allowing for seamless and accurate follow-up management in subsequent sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Body Ultherapy a fat removal procedure?

A. Body Ultherapy is not a fat removal procedure, but rather a treatment that reconstructs the skin's elastic structure. It is suitable for lifting sagging skin and refining lines rather than reducing fat volume itself. If fat reduction is the goal, complementary treatments like InMode FX may be considered.

Q. How many shots are needed for Body Ultherapy on the abdomen?

A. The number of shots for Body Ultherapy on the abdomen varies depending on the area, but generally, 300 shots or more is the standard. At Kkeut Clinic, we clearly inform you of the necessary shot count before the procedure, and record the actual shots performed on a lifting card afterwards for transparent verification.

Q. When can I expect to see results from Body Ultherapy?

A. While some immediate tightening may be felt right after the procedure, significant changes due to collagen regeneration become noticeable from 2-3 months post-treatment. Continuous improvement extends up to 6 months, so Body Ultherapy is best approached as a concept of cumulative management.

Q. How painful is Body Ultherapy on the arms?

A. The inner arm skin is thin, so pain may be felt more intensely than on the abdomen. At Kkeut Clinic, we use 2.0mm or 1.5mm tips for the arm area to set the appropriate depth for the tissue thickness, and perform the procedure with ultrasound guidance to confirm the exact layer, minimizing unnecessary stimulation.

The Sincerity of KKEUT Oriental Medical Clinic

KKEUT Oriental Medical Clinic uses customized 3.0mm, 2.0mm, and 1.5mm tips, in addition to the 4.5mm main tip, replacing them for each area to ensure energy depths that precisely correspond to the tissue thickness of different body parts.

KKEUT Oriental Medical Clinic adopts a seated design approach, establishing the treatment area based on the actual position of sagging under gravity. This is because designing solely in a lying position may not accurately reflect actual line improvements.

KKEUT Oriental Medical Clinic adjusts the tip angle using real-time ultrasound imaging to accurately target the SMAS layer, and records and shares treatment progress via a lifting card after the procedure, operating a connected management system where precision increases with each subsequent session.

Different Results with a Subtle Difference — Experience it at KKEUT Oriental Medical Clinic.