Body Ultherapy

• Mild skin laxity on the abdomen or upper arms
• Crepey skin above the knees or elbows
• People who want to firm body skin without surgery
• Anyone who prefers little downtime for body areas

Body Ultherapy addresses skin firmness, not weight or fat volume — it is not a fat-reduction or weight-loss treatment. Whether it suits you is confirmed during consultation.

• 01

  Where you are now, and where we start

  Loss of elasticity in body skin and the layer to target

• 02

  The change you want, the impression you keep

  Body Ultherapy addresses skin firmness, not weight or fat volume — it is not a fat-reduction or weight-loss treatment. Whether it suits you is confirmed during consultation.

• 03

  How it differs from similar options

  On the body, several energy treatments address different things — skin firmness versus fat. They are not interchangeable, and the right choice depends on your goal.

• 04

  Health information and recovery schedule

  Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day. Temporary redness, mild swelling or tenderness in the treated area may occur. Use sun protection on exposed areas and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.

We confirm the tissue layers on live imaging, then design the depth and the shot placement of the focused ultrasound for you individually.

Focused ultrasound warms the dermis of the body area at depths chosen for that zone, prompting the skin’s own collagen renewal over the following months so the skin may feel firmer. PRIME’s real-time imaging helps the doctor confirm the layers on thicker body skin before delivering energy. Ultherapy PRIME is an ultrasound technology cleared by the US FDA for improving the appearance of skin laxity on the abdomen and the arms.

How it works

• 01

  Focused, not spread out

  Instead of heating the surface broadly, the ultrasound is focused to precise points within the skin, leaving the surface largely untouched.

• 02

  Depths chosen for thicker skin

  Body skin is thicker than facial skin, so the doctor selects the working depths within the dermis for each zone rather than using one fixed setting.

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  Guided by real-time imaging

  With PRIME, the doctor confirms the actual layers on ultrasound before delivering energy — useful on thicker, larger body areas where depth matters.

• 04

  Your own collagen responds

  The controlled heat prompts the skin’s natural repair, and new collagen forms gradually over the following months. This is why body skin may feel firmer only over time.

1. 01

   Layer-by-layer diagnosis

   Consultation and assessment of the body area

2. 02

   Mapping by area

   Cleansing and mapping of the treatment zone

3. 03

   A plan built on response

   Many people have a single session per area, with changes appearing gradually over about 2–3 months as collagen renews. Whether to repeat is decided at consultation. (Results vary by individual.)

What the procedure is like

• Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day.
• Temporary redness, mild swelling or tenderness in the treated area may occur.
• Use sun protection on exposed areas and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.

Safety & considerations

Body Ultherapy addresses skin firmness, not fat volume or weight, and it does not suit every degree of laxity. Whether it is right for you is confirmed during consultation. Effects and downtime vary by individual, and side effects may occur.

1. DAY 0

   Treatment day

   Warmth as the ultrasound is delivered across the body area; afterwards mild redness or a flushed feeling that usually settles within hours. Most people return to daily activities the same day.

2. DAY 1-3

   Settling

   Any redness, mild swelling or tenderness in the treated area generally eases. Normal activity and skincare can usually resume as advised.

3. WEEK 2-6

   Early firming

   Some people notice the body skin feeling a little firmer. This varies from person to person.

4. 2-3 MONTHS

   Collagen renewal

   As new collagen forms, a gradual firmness in the treated body area becomes more noticeable for many people. This is typically when results are assessed. (Results vary by individual.)

5. ~6 MONTHS

   Review

   Your doctor reviews the outcome and, if appropriate, discusses whether to repeat treatment for that area based on your skin.

Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.

• Q. Which body areas can Body Ultherapy treat?

  We mainly look at places where skin firmness has dropped — the inner upper arms, the abdomen, the inner thighs. The US FDA has cleared Ultherapy PRIME for improving skin laxity on the arms and the abdomen. Which areas are suitable depends on skin thickness and the state of the fat, so the scope is set at the examination.

• Q. Is this a treatment for losing weight?

  It is not. It does not reduce fat; it addresses the firmness of skin that has slackened. If there is still a lot of weight to lose, the change can be hard to notice, so it is better to discuss weight and sequence together. If the fat itself is your concern, we will compare other methods for you.

• Q. The body is much larger than the face — how long does it take?

  It varies a great deal by area and scope. A narrow area such as one arm and the whole abdomen differ several-fold in time, so we set the scope at the consultation and then give you an estimate. For large areas, dividing the work rather than doing it all at once is better for recovery and for seeing how you respond.

• Q. Does it help with an abdomen that has stretched after childbirth?

  Where skin firmness has dropped it can help, but if the abdominal muscles have separated or a lot of skin remains, the limits are clear. If you are breastfeeding we adjust the timing, and if there is a caesarean scar we decide in advance how to handle that site. We look at your condition and tell you honestly what is within reach.

• Q. How many sessions are planned for the body?

  It depends on the area and the goal. Unlike the face, the body covers wide areas and skin thickness varies greatly from place to place, so it is safer to see the result of one session before deciding on more. Rather than fixing a course from the start, we review after two to three months and plan the next step then — including whether to widen the area.

• Q. How is the scope of Body Ultherapy set apart from a facial treatment?

  We assess the size and skin condition of the area that concerns you, such as the arms or the abdomen, on their own terms. The shot count and session time used for the face are not simply carried over, and the aim of reducing fat has to be kept separate from the aim of improving skin firmness. Please confirm at the consultation which areas will actually be treated and what the device is used for.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for Body Ultherapy in Gangnam, Seoul?

  Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding — at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the first thing we look at for this treatment is “Loss of elasticity in body skin and the layer to target”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

• Q. Where can I get Body Ultherapy in Seoul?

  At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.