Are you aware of the benefits of Ulthera but hesitating due to the pain?
Ultherapy is a lifting procedure that utilizes High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to deliver stimulation to the SMAS fascia, a deep layer of the skin. While it is a globally proven method for improving sagging and restoring elasticity without surgery, the reality is that many people hesitate to undergo the procedure due to the severe pain experienced during treatment. If the procedure is performed at dermatology or plastic surgery clinics using only simple painkillers or topical anesthetic creams, it can be accompanied by excruciating pain, particularly in the cheekbone, jawline, and neck areas. To fundamentally resolve this issue, Gwangju Mi Clinic has introduced sleep anesthesia (conscious sedation) and nerve block anesthesia.
What is Sleep Ulthera? How is it different from Nerve Anesthesia Ulthera?
The painless Ultherapy provided by Gwangju Mi Clinic operates in two main ways.
First, Sleep Ulthera (Conscious Sedation Ulthera) involves administering sedative medication intravenously prior to the procedure, allowing the patient to receive treatment in a relaxed, semi-conscious state. It is suitable for individuals with extremely sensitive skin, those undergoing extensive treatment, or those with severe pain phobias. A brief recovery period is required after the procedure, and professional medical staff monitor the patient for safe management.
Second, Ulthera nerve block anesthesia blocks pain signals throughout the entire treatment area by directly injecting a local anesthetic into nerve pathways responsible for facial sensation, such as the trigeminal nerve. Since the patient is not under sedation, communication with the doctor is possible, and the advantage is that there is virtually no recovery time. Nerve block anesthesia is executed precisely based on neuroanatomical knowledge. This is a differentiated capability that is difficult for general dermatology clinics to provide.
Custom-designed Ultherapy performed directly by a lifting specialist
With Ulthera, the 'design'—specifically where, to what depth, and at what density energy is delivered—determines the results just as much as the technology used to operate the machine. Gwangju Mi Clinic performs all Ulthera procedures using a customized design tailored to each patient's individual facial structure, rather than adhering to a standardized protocol.
A lifting specialist personally monitors the ultrasound imaging to check fat layer thickness, SMAS location, and tissue density in real time, adjusting energy intensity and treatment lines. The design, incorporating know-how accumulated from hundreds of cases and the latest trends (such as natural V-lines and mid-face volume-preserving lifting), produces results distinctly different from simple machine operation.
In particular, we design a personalized energy map after identifying the patient's facial shape, age, sagging pattern, and desired outcome through thorough consultation before the procedure. We aim for a safe and natural lifting effect without fat loss or nerve damage caused by excessive energy delivery.
Gwangju Mi Clinic Ulthera: Here's How It's Different
✔ Choice of sedation or nerve block anesthesia — Comfortable without worrying about pain
✔ A lifting specialist personally handles the entire process from anesthesia to the procedure in a one-stop manner.
✔ Energy delivery after real-time tissue verification based on ultrasound imaging
✔ Personalized custom design based on hundreds of cases
✔ Reflects the latest lifting trends (natural bone structure, mid-face preservation)
✔ Clinics in the Gwangju area specializing in Ulthera sleep and nerve block anesthesia
Please make sure to check before Ulthera treatment.
Ultherapy is a safe lifting method approved by the FDA and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety; however, the procedure may be restricted during pregnancy, if the treatment area contains excessive metal implants or fillers, or if there is a skin infection. Additionally, while long-term effects can be expected from a single treatment, additional treatments may be recommended depending on an individual's skin elasticity and rate of aging. At Gwangju Mi Clinic, we first determine suitability through a systematic consultation prior to the procedure.
Pain-free Ultherapy, get a consultation at Gwangju Mi Clinic now.
Satisfactory results with Ultherapy can only be achieved when technological expertise, the doctor's experience, and pain management capabilities are combined. Start a comfortable and precise lifting experience at Gwangju Mi Clinic, which specializes in Ultherapy under sedation and nerve block anesthesia in Gwangju. We will create a treatment plan tailored to you through a direct consultation with a specialist.
