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How Often Should You Repeat Ultherapy, Thermage or Sofwave? (2026)
By Dr. IM JUNHYUNG · Updated
- Ultherapy, Thermage, Sofwave: usually about once a year.
- XERF: every six to twelve months; Alltite: one to three times a year.
- Duotite: every three to six months, often as upkeep between Ultherapy.
- A lighter device in between can keep results without overloading the skin.
- Ultherapy
- About yearly
- Thermage
- About yearly
- Sofwave
- About yearly
- Duotite
- 3–6 months — as needed
Typical intervals
| Device | Usually lasts | Typical interval |
|---|---|---|
| Ultherapy Prime | 6–12 months | About once a year |
| Thermage FLX | 6–12 months | About once a year |
| Sofwave | 6–12 months | About once a year |
| XERF | Around 6 months | Every 6–12 months |
| Alltite | 3–6 months | 1–3 times a year |
| Duotite | 3–6 months | Every 3–6 months as needed |
Why more often isn’t better
Collagen remodelling takes months. Treating the same layer again before it has finished adds heat and cost without adding much benefit, and on slim faces it can reduce volume. Spacing treatments lets each one do its work.
A maintenance pattern that works
A common pattern: a deep treatment once a year — Ultherapy or Thermage, or both split by layer — and a lighter device or skin booster in between. For people who visit Seoul once or twice a year, that fits travel naturally.
What the record does for maintenance
Maintenance works when each visit starts from the last one. Your record shows the device, shots and areas from every session, so the next plan can repeat what worked and change what didn’t — more shots along the jawline, fewer near the eyes.
It also prevents overlap. If you had Ultherapy in March, the record makes it obvious that a second deep treatment in May is too soon, whichever clinic you are in. And it shows when the next session is genuinely due, rather than when a promotion says it is.
Planning around trips
If you come once a year, plan the deep treatment then. If you come twice, add a lighter device or a booster on the second visit. Your record card shows what was done and when, so we can plan the next step quickly.
Signs it’s time
The jawline looks softer again, skin feels less firm, make-up sits differently. Those signs usually appear gradually after six to twelve months. Age, sun exposure and weight change all affect timing.
FAQ
Can I do Ultherapy every six months?
Usually once a year is enough. A lighter device in between often makes more sense.
How often should I do Thermage?
Usually about once a year.
Can I combine a yearly Ultherapy with Duotite?
Yes — Duotite three to six months after Ultherapy is a common upkeep pattern.
Does stopping make me look older?
No. When the effect fades, the face returns towards where it would have been; it doesn’t age faster.
General information, not medical advice. Your plan is set at an in-person consultation; results vary by individual.
Representative Director of Taut Clinic, Gangnam. Full member of the Korean Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (ASLS), the Korean Association for Laser Dermatology and Trichology (KALDAT) and the Korean Society of Filler Medicine. Commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare.
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