Thermage FLX in Korea: Shot Counts, Pain and Results

Published 2026.10.26 · Updated 2026.10.30

Thermage FLX guide · Korea · Seoul · Gangnam

Thermage FLX in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea: Shot Counts, Pain and Results for Face and Eyes

What 300 and 600 shots mean for the face and neck, how eye Thermage differs, how the treatment feels and how to judge results, for visitors to Gangnam, Seoul.

Researching Thermage FLX in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea usually starts with numbers like “600 shots” or “450 shots for the eyes.” Using Yaan Clinic in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul as the reference, this guide explains what those numbers mean, how the treatment feels and how to judge your results. Treatment details and prices are on our Thermage FLX page.

If you are looking for eye Thermage in Gangnam, or deciding whether to book Thermage FLX 600 shots in Seoul, here is what to check before you book. It also answers common searches such as best Gangnam dermatology for foreigners and Gangnam dermatology Thermage price.

Quick Summary / Key Takeaways

Suited to: Mild to moderate loss of firmness on the face, neck or around the eyes

Recovery: Same-day return to normal activities; temporary redness, swelling, warmth or dryness may occur

Treatment time: About 1 hour, plus about 20 to 30 minutes for numbing cream

Price range: Eye, 450 shots: ₩1,490,000 (approx. $1,120 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate); face or neck, 600 shots: ₩2,190,000 (approx. $1,650 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate; 10% VAT not included)

Medically Reviewed by Yaan Clinic Medical Team

What does a “shot” mean in Thermage FLX?

Thermage FLX is a device that uses monopolar radiofrequency (RF) to heat the dermis and support collagen renewal. Each time the single-use tip is placed on the skin and delivers energy once, it counts as one shot (REP). So a shot count tells you how many times energy was delivered, and it only makes sense alongside the tip that was used.

	Face tip (Total Tip)	Eye tip (Eye Tip)
Tip area	4.0 cm²	0.25 cm²
Shot options at Yaan Clinic	300 shots · 600 shots	450 shots
Treatment area	Full face (cheeks, jawline, forehead and more), neck	Eye area, including the eyelids
Main concerns	Overall firmness of the face and neck, skin texture, fine lines	Fine lines around the eyes, loose eyelid skin

Because the eye tip covers one-sixteenth of the area, it has to pass over a small zone many times, which is why 450 shots are used even though the area is small. In other words, 450 eye shots are not “almost the same amount” as 600 face shots. Tip sizes and treatment areas follow Yaan Clinic’s treatment information.

How many Thermage FLX shots do international patients need for the face in Korea?

The shot count depends not only on the size of your face but on skin thickness, how much firmness has been lost and which areas need more attention. Even with the same 600 shots, the plan changes depending on whether more shots go to the jawline and cheeks or are spread evenly up to the forehead and around the eyes.

Overall firmness and texture across the face

600 shots, which cover the whole face evenly, are the usual starting point.

Focusing on certain areas, or a first treatment

You can start with 300 shots over a narrower area.

Fine lines around the eyes or loose eyelids as well

Eye Thermage can be added to the face treatment on the same day.

Yaan Clinic checks wrinkles, texture and firmness from several angles with 3D Metaview skin analysis before choosing the tip and shot count for each area. The Metaview analysis fee (₩100,000, approx. $80 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate) is waived when you have Thermage. Whether to start with the eyes or the face is covered in our Thermage eyes vs face guide.

Can I get Thermage FLX on my neck?

Yes. At Yaan Clinic, neck Thermage is also commonly requested after the face and eyes. Neck skin is thinner than facial skin and moves a lot, so with age it tends to look loose or thin. Thermage FLX heats the dermis of the neck to support collagen renewal and is used to improve the firmness and texture of loose neck skin.

Shot options and price

The neck uses the same options as the face, 300 shots (₩1,690,000, approx. $1,280 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate) and 600 shots (₩2,190,000, approx. $1,650 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate), with once a year recommended (10% VAT not included).

With the face

If both facial sagging and loose neck skin concern you, treating the face and neck back to back on the same day can be planned at consultation. If dull or dry skin is also a concern, see what facial stem cell treatment can and cannot do alongside lifting.

Good to know for the neck

Deep, folded neck lines may not smooth out with firmer skin alone, so other options are considered at consultation. Thermage’s official safety information notes that small lumps (nodules), mainly in the neck, can occur infrequently.

New collagen takes time to form in the neck as well, so take a photo before treatment and compare over several months. The full safety information is on the Thermage safety information page.

Does Thermage FLX hurt?

Thermage’s official safety information lists mild to moderate pain in the treated area as the most common reaction during treatment (Thermage safety information). In practice, each shot feels like a short burst of heat that then cools.

Cooling and vibration

When the tip touches the skin, cooling and vibration start first, and cooling continues while energy is delivered to protect the skin surface.

Automatic energy tuning

AccuREP technology in the FLX generation measures and tunes the radiofrequency energy delivered with each shot (Modern Aesthetics).

Areas that feel hotter

Areas close to bone, such as the forehead and jawline, and thin skin around the eyes can feel stronger at the same setting.

Adjusting during treatment

If the heat feels too strong, say so right away. The energy level can be adjusted for each area and how it feels.

Numbing cream

Numbing cream is applied before treatment, usually for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Sedation if needed

If pain is a particular worry, you can also have the treatment under sedation. Yaan Clinic carries out sedation following its set sedation protocol.

If you would like sedation, tell us when you book and follow the points below.

Bring your passport

International patients must bring their passport.

Fast for at least 4 to 6 hours

No food or drink, including water, gum and candy.

Remove gel nails and nail polish

Please remove them before your treatment.

When do Thermage FLX results show, and how long do they last?

Your skin may feel slightly firmer right after treatment, but Thermage depends on the time it takes new collagen to form. Based on Yaan Clinic’s treatment information, collagen changes begin at about 2 months, firmness and texture improve over 4 to 6 months, and results last about a year (varies by person). Month-by-month changes are covered in our Thermage before and after guide.

To judge your results, take a photo before treatment in the same lighting and angle, and compare at 3 and 6 months. To maintain results, repeat once a year.

How much is Thermage FLX for international patients in Gangnam, Seoul?

These are Yaan Clinic’s list prices, with 10% VAT added separately. The actual shot count and cost are confirmed at a 1:1 consultation after skin analysis.

If you are also comparing Gangnam dermatology Ultherapy price, Ultherapy PRIME at Yaan Clinic is ₩500,000 per 100 lines (approx. $380 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate; 10% VAT not included).

Treatment	Shots	Price (10% VAT not included)	Recommended interval
Thermage FLX (face)	300 shots	₩1,690,000 (approx. $1,280 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate)	Once a year
Thermage FLX (face)	600 shots	₩2,190,000 (approx. $1,650 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate)	Once a year
Thermage FLX (neck)	300 shots	₩1,690,000 (approx. $1,280 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate)	Once a year
Thermage FLX (neck)	600 shots	₩2,190,000 (approx. $1,650 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate)	Once a year
Eye Thermage FLX	450 shots	₩1,490,000 (approx. $1,120 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate)	Once a year

Treatment takes about 1 hour, and you can return to normal activities the same day. Temporary redness, swelling, warmth or dryness may occur (varies by person). A consultation without treatment is ₩10,000 (approx. $8 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate) (₩30,000 including the doctor, approx. $20 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate), and it is waived if you have a treatment. Other prices are on the Yaan Clinic price list.

What should I tell the clinic before Thermage FLX?

According to Thermage’s official safety information, you should not have Thermage if you have an implanted electronic device such as a pacemaker or defibrillator. Treatment over fillers, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and in people with diabetes, an autoimmune disease, permanent makeup or tattoos has not been studied (Thermage safety information). If any of these apply to you, be sure to mention them at consultation.

Treatment around the eyes is an FDA-cleared indication in the United States: in 2007 the FDA cleared it for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles around the eyes, including the upper and lower eyelids (FDA clearance announcement). At Yaan Clinic, the single-use genuine tip is opened in front of you before treatment, and you receive a Thermage certificate of authenticity before you leave.

How does Thermage FLX work at Yaan Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul?

Yaan Clinic is a high-end boutique clinic that local patients in Korea found first for lifting and anti-aging. That trust carried over to patients from abroad, and guests from broadcasting and entertainment, Korean and international, visit regularly.

More than a decade of Thermage

Yaan Clinic has performed Thermage from the 3rd-generation Thermage CPT through the 4th-generation FLX and has completed the Thermage User Advanced Master Course.

How consultation works

Your first consultation is with a dedicated patient coordinator, who checks your concerns and how long you are staying. A consultation with the doctor is available separately when needed or on request.

A private space

Our own 400-pyeong (about 1,320 m²) building, finished to five-star-hotel standards, takes you from analysis to treatment in 1:1 private rooms.

All treatments at Yaan Clinic are performed by a skilled, specialized medical team, delivering standardized, high-quality treatment based on the clinic’s own proven clinical protocols.

After you return home, you can send photos of the treated area on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk, and our medical team will check your condition and guide you on any follow-up care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q : Is Thermage FLX worth it in Korea?

A : It can be a good fit if your skin is mildly to moderately loose and you want a natural improvement in firmness over several months rather than a surgical change. You can return to normal activities the same day, which makes it easy to fit into a trip, and results last about a year, so it is repeated once a year (Yaan Clinic standard, varies by person). If sagging is severe or you expect a large change at once, compare it with other options at consultation.

Q : How much does Thermage FLX 600 shots cost in Seoul?

A : At Yaan Clinic, 600 shots for the face are ₩2,190,000 (approx. $1,650 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate), and 600 shots for the neck are also ₩2,190,000 (approx. $1,650 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate; 10% VAT not included; ₩2,409,000 (approx. $1,820 USD) with VAT). 300 shots are ₩1,690,000 (approx. $1,280 USD) and eye Thermage (450 shots) is ₩1,490,000 (approx. $1,120 USD, may vary slightly with the daily exchange rate). International patients pay the same prices as local patients, and the actual shot count is confirmed at consultation after skin analysis.

Q : Is Thermage FLX cheaper in Korea than in the US?

A : Prices vary widely between US clinics. RealSelf, a US treatment review platform, puts the average cost of Thermage at $3,188, with a range of $1,500 to $7,900, based on 187 reviews (updated October 2024, RealSelf). Some chains list lower prices, such as $1,200 per full-face treatment when bought as a package of 2 (LaserAway). When comparing, check not only the price but whether the shot count and tip type are stated and whether tax is included. Yaan Clinic lists the shot count and VAT on its price list. Convert won prices at the current exchange rate to compare.

Q : How do I choose a Thermage clinic in Gangnam?

A : Check four things before you book. First, genuine tips: at Yaan Clinic, the single-use genuine tip is opened in front of you before treatment, and you receive a Thermage certificate of authenticity before you leave. Second, published shot counts and prices. Third, separate tips matched to the face, neck and eyes. Fourth, a messenger channel you can use after you return home: Yaan Clinic answers questions after treatment on WhatsApp and KakaoTalk.

Q : Can I fly the day after Thermage FLX?

A : Thermage FLX lets you return to normal activities the same day. Some redness or swelling can remain, so tell us your departure date when you book and we will plan around it.

Q : Can I get Thermage FLX if I have had filler or Botox?

A : Thermage’s official safety information lists treatment over fillers as not studied. Tell us at consultation what you had, where and when, and the areas and order will be adjusted in your plan.

Q : Can I combine Thermage FLX with another lifting treatment?

A : In some cases, yes. Yaan Clinic offers Thermage Fit, which combines Thermage FLX with HIFU lifting or ONDA lifting. The combination and order are decided at consultation based on your skin, and the options are on our Thermage FLX page.

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