MIO Clinic in Gangnam sells Ultherapy Prime by the number of shots. Its menu has three main lines and one eye-area line. Ultherapy Prime 100 shots is KRW 399,000 (about USD 290). It suits a small, targeted area. Ultherapy Prime 300 shots is KRW 1,090,000 (about USD 790). That count usually covers the lower face and jawline. Ultherapy Prime 600 shots is KRW 1,890,000 (about USD 1,370). That is for broader coverage, often the full face, sometimes with the neck. Eye/Derma Ulthera 100 shots is KRW 399,000 and is a separate line for the delicate area around the eyes. All MIO prices exclude VAT. They are the prices published at the time of writing. MIO uses numbing for every Ultherapy line. Your shot count is set at the consultation after your face has been assessed, not before.
This guide covers what each line is for, how MIO decides among them, and how to fit the treatment into a trip to Seoul.
What is Ultherapy Prime, and why does MIO Clinic price it by shots?
Ultherapy Prime is a focused ultrasound device. It delivers heat to set depths under the skin, including the SMAS layer that surgeons tighten in a facelift. The goal is to trigger new collagen and a gradual lift without cutting. Each “shot” is one line of energy delivered through the handpiece. The total number of shots is the clearest way to measure how much treatment you get.
MIO Clinic prices by shot count because that is what you are actually buying. A price only means something once you know what it pays for. “KRW 399,000” and “KRW 1,090,000” are not two versions of the same treatment. They are 100 shots and 300 shots. The fair way to compare Ultherapy offers, at MIO or anywhere else, is shots per area, not the headline number.
Ultherapy Prime uses a live ultrasound image during treatment, so the practitioner can see the tissue layers while working. It is a medical procedure. MIO treats it as one, with a doctor’s assessment first.
What is MIO’s Ultherapy Prime 100 shots for?
The 100-shot line (KRW 399,000, about USD 290, excluding VAT) is for one small area. It is not a lift for the whole face. Areas that commonly fit within 100 shots include:
- The brow area, for a mild lift of a heavy brow
- Under the chin, for early softness below the jaw
- A touch-up zone on someone who has had a larger session before
If your concern is overall sagging along the jaw and cheeks, 100 shots spread across the whole face will be too thin to do much. In that case the consultation will usually steer you toward a higher count rather than stretching a small one.
What is MIO’s Ultherapy Prime 300 shots for?
The 300-shot line (KRW 1,090,000, about USD 790, excluding VAT) is the middle option. In general practice it covers the lower face: jawline, jowls and lower cheeks. These are the areas where people first notice gravity, and the main reason most people consider Ultherapy.
For many people in their late 30s to 40s with early-to-moderate laxity, a lower-face session is where treatment starts. Whether 300 is right for you depends on the size of your face, how much soft tissue you have, and how many areas you want treated. The doctor maps this during the consultation.
What is MIO’s Ultherapy Prime 600 shots for?
The 600-shot line (KRW 1,890,000, about USD 1,370, excluding VAT) is for broad coverage. That usually means the full face (forehead and brow, cheeks, jawline) and often extends to the neck, or allows more passes over areas with heavier laxity.
More shots do not mean a more dramatic result. A higher count lets the energy cover more area, or treat key zones more thoroughly. For someone with a slim face and little fat, the doctor may advise against a large count in certain zones, because over-treating thin tissue can make the face look hollow. That is one reason MIO does not set the count until the face has been assessed.
What is Eye/Derma Ulthera 100 shots, and how is it different?
Eye/Derma Ulthera 100 shots (KRW 399,000, about USD 290, excluding VAT) targets the thin skin around the eyes. It uses a shallower setting than a jawline treatment. People choose it for crepey skin at the outer eye, mild hooding, or fine laxity that a deeper treatment would not reach well.
There is one practical difference on MIO’s menu. MIO lists Eye/Derma Ulthera as a last-day treatment in a trip. The main Ultherapy Prime lines (100, 300 and 600) carry no trip-timing restriction. Skin around the eyes can look puffy for a short time afterward, so if you are adding the eye line, plan it near the end of your stay.
Does MIO combine Ultherapy with Thermage?
Yes. MIO lists Ultherapy Prime and Thermage together on its menu, for example Ultherapy Prime 300 shots + Thermage 300 shots at KRW 2,190,000 (about USD 1,590, excluding VAT). The two devices work differently. Ultherapy is focused ultrasound aimed at deeper layers. Thermage is radiofrequency that heats more broadly and closer to the surface. That is why some people pair them. A combination is not automatically better. Whether you need one is a consultation question, and many people do well with Ultherapy alone.
How does MIO decide your shot count at the consultation?
MIO uses detailed clinical photography and AI-assisted facial analysis to assess the face before planning. The proposal is based on measured data rather than a quick look in the mirror. The skin analysis scan carries no extra charge. MIO designs each treatment after analyzing the person’s facial structure and skin condition, so two people asking for “Ultherapy 300” may be treated quite differently.
The analysis informs the plan. It does not make the diagnosis. The doctor decides where the energy goes and how many shots it needs. An English-speaking interpreter is available.
MIO’s doctors are experienced, and each has a main focus. Lifting is part of the published focus of two of them. Jung Guhyun (medical director) works on botox, filler, lifting, skin boosters and lasers. Shin Seungyong works on lifting, botox, filler, contouring and anti-aging. Both see patients in English. Which doctor treats you is decided at booking, so ask at your consultation who handles lifting. If you want to request a specific doctor, MIO adds KRW 100,000 (about USD 72) to the price.
Does Ultherapy Prime hurt, and is numbing used at MIO?
Ultherapy is one of the more uncomfortable non-surgical lifting treatments. The heat is delivered deep, and people describe it as a deep, sharp warmth or ache, strongest over bony areas like the jawline and brow. MIO lists all of its Ultherapy lines as treatments where numbing is required. Numbing makes the session more manageable but does not make it painless. How it feels varies a great deal from person to person.
What is the downtime, and what are the risks?
Most people go back to normal activities the same day. Honest expectations for the first days:
- Common: redness for a few hours, mild swelling, and tenderness when you press or chew, which can last several days to a couple of weeks
- Less common: small bruises, temporary numbness or tingling, and visible lines from the handpiece that fade
- Rare: temporary nerve irritation that affects the smile or sensation, usually resolving over weeks
A dramatic same-day transformation is not physiologically possible. You may notice a slight tightening right away, but the main result comes from new collagen and develops gradually over about two to three months. Results commonly last around a year, though this varies with age, skin quality and lifestyle, and many people repeat the treatment at intervals. No result is guaranteed.
Who is not a good candidate for Ultherapy Prime?
Ultherapy is not the right tool for everyone. It is usually not a good fit if:
- Laxity is advanced, with heavy, hanging skin. Energy-based lifting has limits, and surgery may be more realistic.
- The face is very thin with little fat, where deep heating can risk a hollow look in some zones.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- There is an active infection, open wound or inflamed acne in the treatment area.
- There are metal implants or fillers you are unsure about in the area. Tell the doctor about any previous procedures.
- You expect a surgical result from a non-surgical device.
The consultation is where these are screened. Sometimes the honest answer is a smaller count, a different treatment, or no treatment.
How should you fit Ultherapy Prime into a Seoul trip?
The main Ultherapy Prime lines carry no trip-timing restriction on MIO’s menu, so they can go early or late in a stay. A few practical points:
- Tenderness and mild swelling are the main after-effects. If you have photos or events planned, leave a buffer.
- Add Eye/Derma Ulthera on your last day, following MIO’s own guidance for that line.
- If you are also getting injectables, MIO’s menu marks many botox and filler lines as first-day treatments. Plan those early and leave lifting for later in the trip.
- Build in time for the consultation itself, since the shot count is set there, not in advance.
On budget: plan around the published price for the line you expect, add VAT, add KRW 100,000 if you want to choose your doctor, and expect the consultation to confirm or adjust the count. MIO’s final cost depends on the plan made for your face.
FAQ
How many Ultherapy Prime shots do I need at MIO Clinic? That depends on your face and goals. In general, 100 shots treats one small area, 300 shots covers the lower face and jawline, and 600 shots covers the full face and often the neck. MIO sets the count at the consultation after photography and facial analysis.
How much is Ultherapy Prime at MIO Clinic? As published at the time of writing: 100 shots KRW 399,000 (about USD 290), 300 shots KRW 1,090,000 (about USD 790), 600 shots KRW 1,890,000 (about USD 1,370), and Eye/Derma Ulthera 100 shots KRW 399,000. All prices exclude VAT. Choosing a specific doctor adds KRW 100,000.
Is numbing used for Ultherapy at MIO? Yes. MIO lists numbing as required for all of its Ultherapy lines. It reduces the discomfort but does not remove it completely.
When will I see results, and how long do they last? Some people feel slight tightening right away. The main lift builds over about two to three months as new collagen forms. Results commonly last around a year, depending on the person.
Can I do Ultherapy on the first day of my trip? The main Ultherapy Prime lines have no trip-timing restriction on MIO’s menu. Eye/Derma Ulthera is listed as a last-day treatment, and many injectables are listed as first-day treatments, so plan the order accordingly.
Which MIO doctor handles lifting? Lifting is part of the published focus of Jung Guhyun and Shin Seungyong, and both see patients in English. The treating doctor is assigned at booking. Ask at consultation, or add KRW 100,000 to request a specific doctor.
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Gangnam Station, Exit 4 — 3-minute walk
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