Oligio X: How is it different from the existing Oligio?

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Q. Isn't Oligio X just an upgraded version of Oligio?

A. It's not a simple version upgrade. The way it delivers energy itself has changed, and that difference creates a real difference in results that you can feel in the depth and density of stimulation within the skin.


Q. Is one tightening treatment enough?

A. Since the degree and cause of sagging vary, the result depends on which layer you stimulate and how.

📌 Key points of this article

Meet the more powerful Oligio X at Beautystone in Hongdae.

With dual-mode energy delivery, it offers deeper and denser improvement in elasticity.

What is Oligio X?

Oligio X delivers multipolar RF (radiofrequency) energy in dual mode

to stimulate the skin's dermis and subcutaneous tissue at the same time.

It is an RF-based lifting and elasticity-improving device.

If the existing Oligio used a single-mode RF delivery method,

Oligio X differentiates itself by splitting the energy delivery pattern into two modes,

covering a wider depth range with a single treatment.

If you don't understand what dual mode means, you can't explain the difference in results either

This is a point many people misunderstand,

RF devices are not better just because they deliver stronger energy.

The key is which depth is stimulated and how densely.

If you look first at what causes loss of skin elasticity,

it is usually a combination of reduced collagen and elastin in the mid-dermis

and relaxation of the connective tissue above the subcutaneous fat layer,

with both happening at the same time.

But existing single-mode RF

is structured to stimulate one layer intensively at a time,

so if you target the dermis, it becomes awkward to cover the subcutaneous layer,

and if you go deeper, there was a limit in that the dermal stimulation became dispersed.

Oligio X's dual mode solves this problem like this.

It separates the energy delivery pattern into two modes,

so the shallow layer (the dermis) and the deeper layer (subcutaneous connective tissue)

can be stimulated sequentially and more densely within a single session.

To be honest,

this isn't just saying that the machine got better;

the number of layers the heat reaches and the stimulation density are actually different.

It's not simply that it's better because it's more expensive,

the difference in delivery method is what creates these results.

At first, I also wondered how noticeable the difference would be,

but as I accumulated cases, I found out.

There were quite a few cases where people who had received the existing Oligio 3 to 4 times and still felt the effect was insufficient

said their lifting line became defined after switching to Oligio X and only 2 sessions.

The tricky part is,

it's hard to say that Oligio X is always better than Oligio.

If the sagging is mild and the skin is sensitive,

the existing Oligio or another gentler RF method may actually be a better fit.

It varies by case, but

this is usually how I approach it.

I first check the skin thickness and the sagging layer,

and choose Oligio X for cases where two or more layers need to be targeted at the same time.

👨‍⚕️ Director Wi Young-jin's key summary:


Because Oligio X delivers RF energy in dual mode,


it covers the dermis and subcutaneous connective tissue more densely in a single session.


Rather than saying "the machine got better," it is more accurate to say that the range and density of stimulation depth changed.


That difference leads to the results.

Is my skin condition a case where Oligio X is right for me?

But there's one important thing here.

There are specific cases where Oligio X is effective.

You'll understand faster if you look at the table below.

As you can see,

Oligio X is not necessarily stronger, and it is not necessarily better either.

For people whose sagging spans two or more layers,

or those who didn't get enough results from previous RF procedures,

Oligio X becomes the more suitable choice.

On the other hand, if the skin is thin and sensitive

or the loss of elasticity is still in an early stage,

it may be better to combine it with the existing Oligio or another method.

For this part, it's best to judge it after directly checking the skin thickness and sagging layer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How is it different from Ulthera or Thermage?

A. Ulthera uses HIFU to stimulate the SMAS layer (the fascia), and Thermage and Oligio use monopolar RF to heat a wide area evenly.

Q2. How many sessions do I need, and how long does the effect last?

A. We usually recommend 3 sessions at 3-month intervals.

Q3. Are there any precautions or side effects after the procedure?

A. One thing I do need to mention is,

because it's an RF-based procedure,

temporary redness or swelling may occur immediately after treatment.

In previous Oligio models, burns sometimes occurred,

but Oligio X has largely solved these issues.

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