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Thermage FLX in Korea: Shots, Tips and the Counter (2026)
By Dr. IM JUNHYUNG · Updated
- Full-face plans are usually around 600 shots; 900 adds density or extra areas; 300 suits a small area or a top-up.
- Eye Thermage uses its own tip: 225 or 450 shots around the eyes and eyelids.
- Discomfort is rated 3 out of 5 after numbing cream; most people are back to normal the same day.
- Results build over a few months and usually last 6–12 months.
- Session
- 60–90 min — full face
- Discomfort
- 3 / 5 — after numbing
- Downtime
- Same day
- Lasts
- 6–12 months — varies
What Thermage FLX does
Radiofrequency energy heats the dermis evenly while the tip cools the surface. The heat tightens existing collagen and triggers new collagen over the following months. The effect is firmness and smoother texture across the treated area rather than a lift of the deeper layers.
That is why we often describe Thermage as the “skin” device and Ultherapy as the “sagging” device. Many faces need a bit of both, which is the idea behind planning by layer.
What 300, 600 and 900 shots mean
| Plan | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 300 shots | A small area, or a top-up |
| 600 shots | Full face |
| 900 shots | Full face with more passes, or face plus extra areas |
| Eye 225 / 450 shots | Upper eyelids and around the eyes, with eye shields |
Each tip comes with a fixed number of shots that the device counts down. A plan should say how many shots go where, and the counter should be read with you at the start and the end.
Checking a genuine tip
Thermage tips are single-use. At Taut the sealed tip is opened in front of you, connected, and the remaining shot count is shown on the screen before we start. When we finish, the count is read again and the difference goes on your record, signed by the doctor who treated you.
If a clinic cannot show you the tip or the counter, ask why. It is a reasonable question, and a good clinic will not mind it.
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
Thermage suits early laxity, crepey or thinning skin, and people who want firmness with little downtime. It is not our first answer for heavy jowls: when the SMAS has dropped, Ultherapy or a combined plan usually does more. On very slim faces we use it carefully to avoid losing fullness.
Combining, results and aftercare
Thermage combines well with Ultherapy on the same day when the plan is split by layer and no area is overloaded. Results build over two to three months and usually last 6–12 months, so most people repeat about once a year.
Redness and warmth usually settle within hours; mild swelling can last a day or two around the eyes. Avoid saunas and hot baths for about a week. Most people fly the next day.
FAQ
How many Thermage shots do I need?
A full face is usually around 600 shots. 900 adds passes or areas; 300 suits a small area. Eye Thermage is 225 or 450 shots.
How do I know the tip is genuine?
The sealed single-use tip is opened in front of you and the shot count is shown on screen before and after treatment. The difference goes on your record.
Thermage or Ultherapy?
Thermage for skin firmness and texture; Ultherapy for deeper sagging. Many plans use both, split by layer.
Can I go back to work the next day?
Usually the same day. Redness and warmth normally settle within hours.
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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