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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

August 15, 2026

Lifting & Devices

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An approach that gathers ultrasound energy at a single point inside the skin to create heat, inducing contraction and a regenerative response in the tissue.

How it works

Much as a magnifying glass gathers sunlight, ultrasound is focused at a specific depth to create a very small thermal coagulation point. It is designed to pass the surface and act only at the intended depth.

Good to know

It is known to combine immediate tightening with change that appears over time. The depth setting has to differ according to skin thickness and the fat layer, and results and duration vary from person to person.

This entry is general medical information provided to aid understanding. It does not guarantee the results of any specific treatment or product, and diagnostic and treatment methods and their outcomes may differ depending on each person's condition. Please confirm the details through a medical consultation.

Director Kim Hyun-joo
Kim Hyun-jooDirector of Mason Clinic · Medical content author/reviewer

Graduate of Kyung Hee University School of Medicine (Magna cum laude) · Former director of Plus Hu Clinic, Girin Plastic Surgery, and DA Plastic Surgery · Regular member of the Korean Academy of Filler, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Plastic & Laser Medicine, Korean Academy of Laser, Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT), Korean Lifting Research Society (KAFC), Korean Association of Obesity Research Physicians, and Korean Society for the Study of Obesity · Thermage User Training Course certified expert

The medical information on this page was written and reviewed by the director of Mason Clinic. Treatment results may vary from person to person. · Last reviewed 2026-08-15