Hello.
I'm Dr. Tae Hoon Kim, board-certified dermatologist and Medical Director of Grays Dermatology, where we think about your skin 10 and 20 years from now.
What I feel every time I sit in the consultation room with patients is that “aging never happens in just one layer.” The face is made up of several intricately connected layers: the epidermis, dermis, fat layer, fascia layer and muscle layer. Over time, these structures weaken at the same time.
The skin thins, collagen decreases, the fascia sags and fat shifts downward.
As a result, the jawline breaks down, the nasolabial folds deepen, and the face as a whole takes on a sagging look.
That's why I don't describe lifting treatment as simply “pulling with a single device.”
Only by precisely analyzing each layer and designing a customized plan for which layer to strengthen and how can natural, long-lasting lifting be achieved.
Grays Signature Lifting, which I'll talk about today, grew out of exactly that philosophy.
It is a double- and triple-action firming lifting solution that combines Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX and Tune Face to make the skin smooth on the outside and firm on the inside.
Ultherapy PRIME – lifting the fascia with ultrasound
Ultherapy PRIME, the most widely known lifting device, uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to target the deep SMAS (fascia) layer of the skin. The SMAS layer is the very layer that plastic surgeons pull during an actual facelift operation. In other words, Ultherapy PRIME can be described as lifting that pulls up the fascia without surgery. The advantage of Ultherapy PRIME is that it addresses problems that arise in the deep layers, such as a sagging jawline, sagging deep cheeks, nasolabial folds and pores in the butterfly zone. It is particularly effective for improving a double chin and excellent at defining the facial contour.
Thermage FLX – firming the dermis with high-power, low-pain lifting
Thermage FLX uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to deliver uniform heat stimulation throughout the dermis.
In this process, the dermal collagen fibers contract to produce immediate tightening, and at the same time new collagen production is stimulated, making the skin firmer over the long term.
What patients have worried about most with Thermage FLX is “pain.”
However, my own know-how and finely tuned device settings greatly reduce the burden of pain while delivering high-power energy stably. In other words, low-pain, high-power lifting has become possible. I adjust the parameters according to the patient's skin thickness, elasticity and sensitivity.
It's an approach that minimizes unnecessarily harsh pain while maintaining the effect, or maximizing it even further.
As a result, rather than a procedure to be endured as in the past, patients say “it was more comfortable than I expected,” and their satisfaction with the results is high as well.
Thermage FLX is particularly excellent for improving fine lines, pores and skin texture.
If Ultherapy PRIME lifts from within, Thermage FLX refines the surface to improve the overall quality of the skin.
Tune Face – perfecting skin texture and radiance
Added to this is Tune Face, a device that has been drawing a lot of attention recently. Tune Face delivers energy to the skin stably to improve skin texture and stimulate collagen and elastin production in the dermis. Its distinguishing feature is uniform energy delivery.
Rather than strongly stimulating only a localized area, it delivers heat evenly across the entire face to lift skin texture and firmness as a whole.
As a result, after treatment patients describe it as “my skin feels denser” and “my texture has improved.”
Combination lifting with Ultherapy, Thermage and Tune Face – a signature solution
Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX and Tune Face each have different strengths.
Ultherapy PRIME: fascia-layer lifting → improves the jawline and contours
Thermage FLX: dermal collagen regeneration → improves fine lines and pores
Tune Face: skin texture and dense firmness → improves overall skin quality
Grays Dermatology customizes these three to each patient's condition. For example, for a patient with a collapsing jawline and severely sagging deep cheeks, we design the plan around Ultherapy PRIME; for a patient concerned about skin texture and fine lines, we design it with greater emphasis on Thermage FLX and Tune Face. This makes possible three-dimensional lifting that covers every layer from the fascia to the dermis. In other words, it's not simply about pulling or filling, but about restoring the structure of the entire face in balance.
Grays Signature Lifting
Jawline and contour: Ultherapy PRIME pulls up sagging fascia to restore the V-line
Nasolabial and marionette lines: Thermage FLX regenerates the dermis to soften wrinkles
Skin texture and pores: Tune Face firms up the texture for smooth skin
Immediate + long-term effects: Ultherapy PRIME lifts the fascia, while Thermage FLX and Tune Face improve skin firmness and texture
Natural, youthful effect: not a face that looks unnaturally pulled, but a restored, younger-looking impression
There is one thing I always emphasize when it comes to procedures.
“A device is only a tool; what matters is the design.”
No matter how good devices like Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX and Tune Face are, optimal results cannot be achieved without an understanding of facial anatomy and skin physiology.
I precisely analyze each patient's skin thickness, fat layer and fascia condition, then customize the depth, intensity and number of shots of the energy.
That's why I can say that, even with the same Ultherapy and Thermage, the results at Grays Dermatology are different.
Our clinic also puts a “graduation treatment philosophy” into practice.
We don't drag treatment on needlessly; we create meaningful change in a short time and help patients complete their treatment with confidence.
Signature lifting that turns back your skin's clock
Aging doesn't happen in just one layer.
So lifting that touches only one layer isn't enough either.
Signature Lifting is a three-dimensional lifting approach that precisely combines Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX and Tune Face according to each patient's condition, covering every layer from the fascia to the dermis.
Smooth on the outside, firm on the inside – our goal is to achieve a natural, youthful face.
If you're considering lifting for a more youthful look, it's now time to look not just at the device but at the planning and expertise behind it. I recommend experiencing Signature Lifting, which turns back your skin's clock.
The medical information on this website is general guidance only. Diagnosis and treatment may differ depending on your individual condition — please obtain an accurate diagnosis through an in-person consultation.