Lift from the foundation layer.
HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) reaches the SMAS — the deep support layer surgeons tighten in a facelift — and creates tiny points of controlled heat that lift and build collagen. It's the non-surgical route to real lift, delivered at ARTNER on the Linear Z platform.
The layer a facelift reaches — without surgery.
HIFU focuses ultrasound energy to a precise depth, including the SMAS — the deep connective layer a surgeon tightens in a facelift. At that depth it creates tiny coagulation points that contract immediately and stimulate collagen, producing lift that a surface treatment can't.
At ARTNER, HIFU is delivered on the Linear Z platform, and the plan is set by shot count — more shots mean broader or deeper coverage. A focused number suits targeted areas or first-timers; higher counts cover the full face, neck and jawline. Because it reaches deeper than RF, HIFU is the stronger lift, and the two are often combined for tightening plus lift.
Choose by coverage.
HIFU is planned by shot count — more shots cover more area at depth. Event prices are the real selling prices; 3-session courses are discounted.
| Shots | Best for | From · 1 session | From · 3 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 shots | Targeted areas or first-timers | ₩390,000 | ₩1,090,000 |
| 1,000 shots | Full face | ₩650,000 | ₩1,590,000 |
| 2,000 shots | Face + neck, fuller coverage | ₩1,090,000 | ₩2,790,000 |
| 3,000 shots | Face, neck & jawline, maximal | ₩1,590,000 | ₩4,190,000 |
Prices are event (real selling) prices for foreign patients, exclude VAT, and are confirmed at consultation. Shot count is matched to your face size, laxity and goal at consultation.
What a session looks like.
Simple, supervised, and planned around your goal.
Consult & assess
We assess your laxity and goal and choose the shot count and depths that fit — face, neck, jawline or a combination.
Map the zones
The treatment area is cleansed and mapped so energy is delivered evenly at the right depths.
Focused ultrasound
The Linear Z handpiece delivers focused ultrasound to precise depths, including the SMAS, creating micro-points of lift.
Soothe & go
Soothing care finishes the session; you return to your day with no dressings.
Depth is the whole point.
What makes HIFU different is depth. Focused ultrasound can be aimed at exact layers — the skin, the deeper dermis, and crucially the SMAS, the fibrous support layer that a facelift tightens surgically. At each focal point the energy creates a tiny, controlled coagulation zone; those points contract straight away and then remodel into new collagen over the following weeks.
Reaching the SMAS is why HIFU delivers more genuine lift than surface devices — and why it's the go-to non-surgical option for a sagging jawline or a softening lower face. It's still non-surgical, with no incisions and essentially no downtime; the lift simply builds over two to three months.
Linear Z, tuned by depth.
ARTNER delivers HIFU on the Linear Z platform, which places focused-ultrasound energy at controlled depths across the treatment zone. The plan is built in shots — the more shots, the more area and depth covered — so a session can be as targeted or as comprehensive as your goal needs.
As with every ARTNER treatment, the settings are chosen after an internal-medicine-led assessment: your skin, your laxity and where the lift is needed decide the depths and shot count, rather than a fixed template.
Who it suits — and who we discuss further.
A good fit if you…
- Have a softening jawline, jowls or lower face
- Want real, non-surgical lift — not just surface tightening
- Prefer a gradual change with no downtime
- Are not ready for, or don't want, a surgical lift
We'll talk it through if you…
- Have very advanced sagging that may need surgery for a full result
- Are pregnant or have an active infection in the area
- Have very thin skin or little subcutaneous tissue (we assess first)
- Expect the full result on the day rather than over 2–3 months
What recovery looks like
- No downtime — no dressings, back to your day
- Mild redness, tingling or tenderness settles within hours to days
- Occasional temporary tenderness to touch along the jaw
- Lift builds over 2–3 months and deepens across a course
Good to know
- HIFU reaches deeper than RF for more lift; the two combine well
- Results build over 2–3 months, not instantly
- Not permanent — maintenance every 6–12 months keeps it
- Shot count is matched to your face and goal
The result is half treatment, half aftercare.
A good outcome isn't only the session — it's how HIFU is planned and supported around it. ARTNER runs a 2:1 intensive care system: dedicated attention, not a treatment and a goodbye at the door.
Aftercare uses medical devices, not just advice. ARTNER runs Accent Prime by ALMA (Israel) and matching protocols, and Dr. Pyeon is a clinical advisor to Accent Prime in Korea — so your plan is guided by someone who helps train other clinics on the technology.
Results, step by step.
HIFU is non-surgical, so downtime is minimal — here is how the effect builds.
- Each sessionA comfortable, non-surgical session — most people return straight to their day.
- First daysAny mild redness or warmth settles quickly; makeup is usually fine soon after.
- Weeks 2–8Collagen remodelling builds gradually — the lifting and tightening effect deepens over weeks.
- OngoingResults build across a course and are maintained with periodic sessions.
What your quote includes.
Every quote is given in Korean Won and confirmed at consultation — no surprises after you arrive. Prices exclude VAT; where a treatment lists a normal and an event price, the event price is the real one.
Included in every quote
- Consultation and suitability assessment
- The treatment, by trained medical staff under the director
- ARTNER aftercare during your stay
- Follow-up on WhatsApp after you fly home
Good to know
- Most treatments work best as a short course, not a one-off
- Combined or packaged plans are discounted
- English, 中文 and 日本語 consultation
- Documentation and invoices on request
Risks, and how we lower them.
Every medical treatment carries some risk. For HIFU, expect temporary redness, warmth, mild swelling or small bruising; less commonly, uneven results or sensitivity. Results build gradually and are not permanent — a course and periodic maintenance keep them.
ARTNER lowers risk deliberately: an internal-medicine specialist screens you first, settings are matched to your skin and goals, and we'll honestly say when a treatment won't give the result you want — or when a different one fits better.
Real lift is about depth.
If someone wants genuine lift without surgery, HIFU is usually where I start, because it reaches the SMAS. But depth also demands respect — the right settings on the right patient. That judgement is the treatment, not the machine.
- Dr. Hye-woo Pyeon — Internal Medicine Specialist, Director of ARTNER Cheongdam
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine · Sungkyunkwan University Bioengineering
- Former Internal Medicine Specialist, Gachon University Gil Medical Center
- Clinical Advisor to TuneFace, TuneBody, Accent Prime & Alvogen Korea · Qwo Cimia Key Doctor
- Member — Korean Society for the Study of Obesity & Korean Association of Internal Medicine
Traveling to Seoul, made simple.
Most ARTNER patients from overseas plan the whole trip on WhatsApp before boarding.
Consult before you fly
Send photos and your goal on WhatsApp for an honest suitability read, a recommended plan and a clear KRW quote — in English, 中文 or 日本語.
How long to stay
HIFU is non-surgical and low-downtime, so it fits any trip — a short course is planned around your travel dates.
Follow-up
Once home, Dr. Pyeon's team continues guiding your plan on WhatsApp in your language.
Records
Treatment records and invoices for insurance or your home clinic are provided on request.
Good to know.
HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) focuses energy to precise depths — including the SMAS, the layer tightened in a facelift — creating tiny points of controlled heat that contract and stimulate collagen. The result is genuine, gradual lift without surgery.
RF (Accent Prime) warms a broad area for overall tightening and glow; HIFU (Linear Z) targets deeper focal points for stronger lift; thread lifting adds an immediate mechanical lift with PDO threads. Milder laxity suits RF, deeper laxity suits HIFU, and pronounced sagging may add threads — they're often combined, and we recommend honestly.
Shot count is matched to your face size, laxity and goal — around 500 for a targeted area, 1,000 for the full face, and 2,000–3,000 to include the neck and jawline. We'll give you an honest number at consultation.
You'll feel brief pulses of heat at depth, which most people tolerate well; comfort settings are adjusted as needed. There's no real downtime — mild redness or tenderness settles within hours to days.
Lift builds over about 2–3 months and typically lasts 6–12 months, depending on your skin and age. A maintenance session once or twice a year keeps the effect; we plan this with you.
Yes — in English, Chinese (中文) and Japanese (日本語). Send photos and your goal on WhatsApp for an honest read, a recommended shot plan and a clear quote before you book.
Non-surgical lift before you fly.
Send a side-profile photo and your goal on WhatsApp. Dr. Pyeon's team replies in English within 24 hours with the right shot plan and a clear quote.
Individual results vary. Non-surgical aesthetic treatments are medical procedures performed by a licensed physician or trained medical staff after consultation, and not every treatment suits every patient. This page is educational information, not medical advice, and is provided under Korean medical advertising regulations. Prices are guides for foreign patients, exclude VAT, and are confirmed at consultation.