Eye Ulthera,
how is it different from
regular Ulthera?
💡 Before reading
please check first
Q. Isn't Eye Ulthera just regular Ulthera
applied around the eyes?
A. No. It uses a separate transducer
designed exclusively for the eye area.
With a regular handpiece, the thin skin around the eyes
has limits when it comes to access.
Q. Can drooping eyelids and under-eye dark circles
be improved at once?
A. The key to Eye Ulthera is that it can
address eyelid sagging and under-eye volume loss
at the same time.
📌 Key points of this article
If you're looking into Eye Ulthera in Yeouido,
visit Beauty Stone Hongdae.
With a transducer dedicated to Ulthera for the eye area,
drooping eyelids and under-eyes can be
improved at the same time.
What is Eye Ulthera?
Eye Ulthera (Eye Ulthera)
uses an ultrasound lifting transducer designed
specifically for the eye area to improve
eyelid sagging and reduced under-eye skin elasticity
at the same time.
If regular Ulthera targets large areas such as
the forehead, cheeks, and jawline,
Eye Ulthera uses a specially developed handpiece
designed to reach delicate structures
within 2–3 mm around the eyes.
A transducer just for the eye area,
why is it needed separately?
A common misconception is,
Ulthera isn't just "one machine."
The key is the transducer, that is, the handpiece.
It works by swapping in handpieces with different
frequencies and focal depths for each area.
The skin around the eyes is
among the thinnest on the body.
It's about 0.5 to 0.6 mm on average.
If you use a regular Ulthera handpiece on this thin skin
as is, it is hard to control the energy depth,
and it's difficult to reach the desired layer precisely.
👨⚕️ Dr. Wi Young-jin's
key summary
The Eye Ulthera transducer
was designed differently in ultrasound focal distance and
energy output to suit the thin eye-area structure.
Eyelid sagging is not simply loose skin,
but a condition where the entire structure around the eyes
sags downward as the elasticity of the SMAS layer
(the fascial layer beneath the skin) decreases.
Eye Ulthera focuses ultrasound down to this SMAS layer
to stimulate collagen regeneration.
Regular Ulthera
vs. Eye Ulthera at a glance
Category | Regular Ulthera | Eye Ulthera |
Target area | Forehead, cheeks, jawline, neck | Eyelids, under-eyes, eye area |
Handpiece | Regular transducer | Transducer dedicated to the eye area |
Focal depth | 3.0mm / 4.5mm | Precision adjustment tailored to the eye area |
Improvement effect | Overall lifting | Simultaneous improvement of eyelids and under-eyes |
Treatment time | 60–90 min | 20–30 min (eye area only) |
If you're looking into Eye Ulthera
in Yeouido
Many people come all the way from Yeouido
to Beauty Stone in Hongdae.
People often say, "I got Ulthera at a nearby
dermatology clinic, but they said they couldn't do the eye area,"
because there aren't many places equipped with
a dedicated Eye Ulthera transducer.
Before treatment, we assess the skin layer condition directly
with ultrasound imaging (MFU-V) and then design
the shot locations and depths.
If your eyes are starting to feel heavier little by little,
or your under-eyes are hollowing out and
people tell you that you look tired,
Eye Ulthera can be a very effective option.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Between eye surgery and Eye Ulthera,
which should I do first?
It depends on the degree of sagging.
If it's at the stage where your eyes feel heavy and
start to look droopy, Eye Ulthera can be quite effective,
and many people also use it alongside post-surgery maintenance.
Q2. How much does it cost, and how many sessions are needed?
Usually you start with one session and decide whether
to add more after checking the condition 6 months to 1 year later.
The average duration of results is
about 12 to 18 months.
Q3. Are there any precautions or side effects after the procedure?
Swelling or redness usually subsides within 1 to 2 days.
Since the eye-area structure is delicate,
it is important to be treated by
an experienced medical professional.
That concludes Dr. Wi Young-jin.
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