Presenting Customized Lifting Protocols and Clinical Expertise with Thermage FLX: "Tailored Procedures Factoring in Skin Thickness and Elasticity Are Key to Natural Rejuvenation"

Dr. Hyo-Hyun Seok, Medical Director of AllLiting Plastic Surgery, announced that he was invited to the 'Thermage User Symposium' to share his clinical expertise and advanced anti-aging treatment protocols. The symposium brought together prominent domestic and international aesthetic professionals to discuss the latest clinical utilities and safe, effective procedural know-how for the monopolar radiofrequency (RF) device, 'Thermage FLX.'

Thermage FLX is a premier non-invasive anti-aging procedure that delivers uniform radiofrequency energy into the dermal layer while protecting the epidermis, thereby stimulating natural collagen remodeling. It continues to enjoy high patient preference in the aesthetic market due to its exceptional efficacy in improving fine wrinkles, enhancing skin elasticity, and achieving comprehensive skin tightening.

During his lecture, Dr. Seok underscored the critical need for customized energy distribution and vector mapping tailored to each patient's facial contour and anatomical structure. Rather than applying a fixed number of shots, his custom-designed clinical approach received widespread acclaim from participating medical professionals.

Dr. Hyo-Hyun Seok stated, "Thermage treatment is not about simply delivering a predetermined number of shots; the clinical outcome hinges on accurately evaluating individual skin conditions and subcutaneous fat thickness to fine-tune energy delivery. It was a meaningful opportunity to exchange academic insights with fellow practitioners, and I will continue my research to provide patients with safer, highly satisfying lifting solutions."

[Press Q&A]

Q1. What is the mechanism behind Thermage FLX for improving skin elasticity?

"Thermage FLX delivers monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy into the dermal layer to induce collagen contraction and stimulate neocollagenesis. As the targeted thermal energy encourages new collagen formation over time, patients achieve a refined skin tightening effect characterized by naturally firmer skin and softened fine lines."

Q2. What defines the 'customized treatment' you emphasized at the symposium?

"Every individual possesses distinct skin thickness, hydration levels, adipose tissue distribution, and aging velocity. Applying a uniform shot count or energy level cannot deliver optimal results. The essence lies in evaluating localized skin conditions through meticulous pre-treatment diagnosis and distributing shots with consideration to energy depth and vectors. We emphasize a '1:1 custom design treatment' harmonized with individual facial architecture."

Q3. What should patients keep in mind when considering Thermage procedures?

"First is verifying the authenticity of the treatment tip. Reused or counterfeit tips significantly increase the risk of adverse reactions and diminish clinical efficacy; verifying genuine tips and authentic devices is essential. Second is the practitioner's procedural expertise. Because Thermage requires delicate energy calibration, receiving treatment from a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist with extensive clinical experience and facial anatomical insight ensures safe, optimal outcomes."

Q4. What clinical synergy is achieved when combining Thermage with other lifting treatments such as Ultherapy?

"While Thermage excels at superficial and dermal 'tightening' by regenerating collagen to make the skin firm and elastic, Ultherapy specializes in deep structural 'lifting' by targeting the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer. Combining both treatments—often referred to as 'Ul-Thermage'—provides comprehensive multi-layer rejuvenation from the deep supporting structures to the cutaneous surface, maximizing anti-aging synergy."