Titanium lifting in Korea is a facial tightening treatment that uses the Soprano Titanium laser to warm the dermis with three wavelengths at once, aiming for a firmer jawline and smoother skin without incisions. Clinics in Seoul, including many in Myeongdong, deliver it with a chilled tip that slides over the skin, so numbing is often optional. Most people leave with mild pinkness, can wear makeup the same day and can usually fly the next day. Change builds gradually over the following weeks. Clinics set the dose and the price by total energy in kilojoules (kJ), and this page compares clinics and their current energy packages.
Clinics in Myeongdong
10 clinics for Titanium lifting in Myeongdong
The 10 Myeongdong clinics this page compares for Titanium lifting are RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong, Karin Clinic Myeongdong, iD Clinic Myeongdong, Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong, Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong, UPIC Clinic Myeongdong, TriompheDr. Clinic, Muse Clinic Myeongdong, Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic and Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun. Their published Titanium lifting prices start at ₩690,000 before VAT.
11. RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.91,091 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong Station, with HIFU lifting and RF lifting on its menu
RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong Station. Its menu covers HIFU lifting, RF lifting and Botox, and Titanium lifting is also offered.
- HIFU lifting
- RF lifting
- Botox
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- Location
- Myeongdong Station (Line 4) / Euljiro-ipgu Station (Line 2)
- Languages
- English · 中文 · 日本語 · Español
- Listed price
- From ₩890,000 + VAT
2. Karin Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9460 Google reviewsMyeong-dong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and skin boosters
At Karin Clinic Myeongdong in Myeong-dong, the menu centres on Ultherapy and skin boosters, with Titanium lifting also available.
- Ultherapy
- Skin boosters
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Hydration and skin-quality boosters
- Location
- Myeong-dong
3. iD Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.8396 Google reviewsNamdaemun-ro skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and Thermage
At iD Clinic Myeongdong in Namdaemun-ro, the menu centres on Ultherapy, Thermage and HIFU lifting, with Titanium lifting also available.
- Ultherapy
- Thermage
- HIFU lifting
- People looking at non-surgical lifting
- Thread lifting
- Location
- Namdaemun-ro
- Listed price
- From ₩690,000 + VAT
4. Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.71,273 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Namdaemun-ro, with Botox and fillers on its menu
Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Namdaemun-ro. Its menu covers Botox and fillers, and Titanium lifting is also offered.
- Botox
- Fillers
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- Volume and contour fillers
- Location
- Namdaemun-ro
5. Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9534 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic in Toegye-ro offering Botox and fillers
Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong, a skin and aesthetic clinic in Toegye-ro, mainly offers Botox, fillers and skin boosters; Titanium lifting is on the menu too.
- Botox
- Fillers
- Skin boosters
- Wrinkle or jawline toxin
- Volume and contour fillers
- Location
- Toegye-ro
6. UPIC Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.9707 Google reviewsMyeong-dong skin and aesthetic clinic listing Ultherapy and Thermage
At UPIC Clinic Myeongdong in Myeong-dong, the menu centres on Ultherapy, Thermage and RF lifting, with Titanium lifting also available.
- Location
- Myeong-dong
7. TriompheDr. Clinic
★ 4.9399 Google reviewsMyeongdong skin and aesthetic clinic listing skin boosters and laser toning
At TriompheDr.
- Location
- Myeongdong
8. Muse Clinic Myeongdong
★ 4.6285 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Myeong-dong, with Ultherapy and HIFU lifting on its menu
Muse Clinic Myeongdong is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeong-dong.
- Location
- Myeong-dong
9. Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic
★ 4.6667 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Myeongdong-gil, with Ultherapy and Thermage on its menu
Lienjang Myeongdong Aesthetic Clinic is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Myeongdong-gil.
- Location
- Myeongdong-gil
10. Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun
★ 4.8247 Google reviewsSkin and aesthetic clinic near Eulji-ro, with laser toning and Ultherapy on its menu
Renewme Skin Clinic Dongdaemun is a skin and aesthetic clinic in Eulji-ro.
- Location
- Eulji-ro
Prices
Titanium lifting cost in Myeongdong
Prices below come from the listed clinics' own price lists, before VAT. 10% VAT is added at payment.
Titanium lifting · 60 kJ
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $502₩690,000 + VATCompare clinicsTitanium lifting · 80 kJ
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $647₩890,000 + VATCompare clinicsTitanium lifting · 100 kJ
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $720₩990,000 + VATCompare clinicsTitanium lifting · 120 kJ
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $938₩1,290,000 + VATCompare clinicsTitanium lifting · 150 kJ
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,120₩1,540,000 + VATCompare clinicsTitanium lifting · 200 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,884₩2,590,000 + VATCompare clinicsTitanium lifting · 300 shots
Price at 1 listed clinic · approx. $1,076₩1,480,000 + VATCompare clinicsIs it for you?
Who Titanium lifting in Myeongdong suits, and who should wait
The treatment is appropriate for adults with early laxity: a blurred jawline, small jowls, loose skin under the chin or a tired, slightly crepey texture. It is also chosen by people who dislike the sharper heat of some other lifting devices and want a session that fits into a short trip.
It does not replace a facelift, threads or filler. Deep nasolabial folds, heavy jowls and hollow cheeks need a different plan, and the laser will not remove pigment spots in a single pass. People with very loose skin should expect a modest change, as the related upper-arm study discussed below shows.
Usually a good fit
- Early jawline softening or small jowls
- Mild loose skin under the chin
- Dull, slightly crepey texture
- Wanting a short session within a trip
May be better to wait
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active acne, herpes or infection on the area
- Fresh tan or recent sunburn on the face
- Marked sagging that needs surgery or threads
How it works
How a Titanium lifting session runs
Soprano Titanium is made by Alma Lasers in Israel and was designed first for hair removal. It fires 755 nm alexandrite, 810 nm diode and 1064 nm Nd:YAG light together, and each wavelength reaches a different depth from the upper skin to the deeper dermis. In Korea, clinics turned the handpiece into a facial lifting tool: the doctor glides it in repeated passes so heat builds evenly, while ICE Plus contact cooling keeps the surface near minus 4 degrees Celsius.
Korean clinics describe each session by the total energy delivered, written in kilojoules (kJ). A larger kJ figure means more passes or a wider area, not a stronger single pulse, and it is the number that sets the price. Areas such as the jawline, under the chin and the neck are often added to a full-face dose.
There are no published trials of Soprano Titanium as a lifting device, so the evidence comes from related infrared and diode tightening studies. In a 2008 study in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, Carniol and colleagues treated 10 women twice with an 1100 to 1800 nm infrared device and measured average tightening of about 10% over the cheeks and upper neck and 12% along the jawline. In 2024, Somji and Solomon reported in the same journal that most of 16 women showed visible change three months after three sessions of a fractional 1570 nm diode laser. A 2011 study by Blyumin-Karasik and colleagues in Dermatologic Surgery found only minimal benefit on loose upper-arm skin.
Assessment
The doctor checks laxity, skin type, recent sun exposure and medicines, then agrees the areas and total kJ with you. This part is short and unhurried.
Cleansing and optional numbing
Makeup and sunscreen are removed. Some clinics apply a short layer of numbing cream; others start straight away because the tip is cooled.
Laser passes
Gel is spread on the skin and the handpiece glides in overlapping strokes, zone by zone, until the planned energy is reached. A face sits at the short end of the device's 5 to 90 minute range.
Soothing
A cooling mask or calming cream goes on while the skin cools, followed by sunscreen before you leave.
Titanium lifting compared with other options
| Feature | Titanium lifting | Ultherapy | Thermage FLX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Laser, three wavelengths | Focused ultrasound | Monopolar radiofrequency |
| Main layer | Upper to deep dermis | Dermis down to SMAS | Dermis and fibrous septa |
| Typical feel | Warm gliding strokes | Deep, brief zaps | Deep heat pulses |
| Dose unit in Korea | Kilojoules | Lines | Shots |
| Usual recovery | Mild redness for hours | Tenderness for days | Redness for hours |
At a glance
Titanium lifting facts
| Device | Soprano Titanium by Alma Lasers |
|---|---|
| Energy | Laser: 755 nm, 810 nm and 1064 nm fired together |
| Cooling | ICE Plus contact cooling, near minus 4 degrees Celsius |
| Dose unit | Total energy in kilojoules (kJ) |
| Numbing | Often optional; short cream if preferred |
| Session length | Face at the short end of 5 to 90 minutes |
| Downtime | Mild redness, usually settles within hours |
| When results show | Gradually over the following weeks |
| Earliest flight | Usually the next day |
Recovery
What the days after look like
Warmth, pinkness and slight puffiness; light makeup is usually allowed that evening.
Skin may feel dry or tight. Use a gentle cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen, and skip saunas and hard workouts.
Any residual redness has faded. Retinoids and exfoliating acids can usually restart.
Collagen remodeling continues; the related studies judged results at one and three months.
Safety
Titanium lifting risks and limits
- Redness, warmth and swelling that usually fade within a day
- Dryness or a tight feeling for a few days
- Rare blisters or burns, more likely on tanned skin
- Rare temporary darkening, especially with melasma-prone skin
- Limited effect on heavy sagging or very loose skin
Evidence
Research behind this page
- Skin Tightening of Aging Upper Arms Using an Infrared Light DeviceDermatologic Surgery · 2011 · Blyumin-Karasik M, Rouhani P, Avashia N, Miteva M, Romanelli P, Kaufmann J, et al. · doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.01917.x
In 19 women treated twice on the upper arms with an infrared device, blinded photo review found no significant tightening, and the authors judged it safe and well tolerated but minimally effective.
- Facial skin tightening with an 1100–1800 nm infrared deviceJournal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2008 · Carniol P, Dzopa N, Fernandes N, Carniol E, Renzi A · doi:10.1080/14764170801898840
Ten women had two sessions a month apart; independent evaluators measured average tightening of 10% on the cheeks and upper neck and 12% along the jawline.
- Use of a fractional 1570-nm diode laser scanner for nonablative face and neck rejuvenationJournal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2024 · Somji M, Solomon T · doi:10.1080/14764172.2024.2441702
A retrospective review of 16 women given three monthly sessions found visible change in most participants at three months, with low pain scores; the authors called for larger studies.
FAQ
Questions about Titanium lifting in Myeongdong
Which clinics offer Titanium lifting in Myeongdong?
Clinics offering Titanium lifting in Myeongdong include RE:BERRY Clinic Myeongdong (Myeongdong Station), Karin Clinic Myeongdong (Myeong-dong), iD Clinic Myeongdong (Namdaemun-ro), Toxnfill Clinic Myeongdong (Namdaemun-ro) and Beauty Lounge Clinic Myeongdong (Toegye-ro). Each lists Titanium lifting on its own menu; message the clinic directly to confirm the doctor, product and current price.
Why is a hair-removal laser used to tighten the face?
The same wavelengths that heat hair follicles also warm the water-rich dermis around them, which can contract collagen and trigger repair. Korean clinics adapted the Soprano Titanium handpiece for slow, repeated facial passes to build that heat evenly. The cooled tip protects the surface while the deeper layers warm up. Hair in the treated area may thin, which is worth mentioning if you have a beard.
What does the kJ figure on a quote actually mean?
The kJ figure is the total laser energy delivered across the whole session, not the strength of each pulse. A higher number usually means more passes or more areas, such as adding the neck to the face. It helps compare quotes from different clinics on equal terms. Ask the clinic to write the kJ per area so you know where the energy is going.
Will I need numbing cream before the laser?
Many people manage without numbing cream because the contact cooling keeps the surface cold during each stroke. The sensation is a building warmth, stronger over the jaw and cheekbones. If you are sensitive to heat, ask for a short application of numbing cream before you start. Saying so at check-in avoids a wait later, since the cream needs some time to work.
Can I wear makeup the same evening?
Light makeup is usually allowed the same evening once the skin has cooled, since the laser leaves no open wound. Use clean brushes or sponges and a gentle remover. If a patch stays red, hot or blistered, keep makeup off that spot and contact the clinic. Mineral sunscreen with a tint is a practical option for the first days outdoors.
How soon after the session can I take a flight?
Most people can fly the day after treatment, and some leave the same evening. The laser does not break the skin, so cabin pressure is not a concern. Dry cabin air can make treated skin feel tight, so pack a moisturizer and reapply it. If any blistering appears, have the clinic check it before your departure, and keep the area out of strong sun on arrival.
How does it compare with Ultherapy or Thermage?
Titanium lifting is a laser that warms the dermis with gliding strokes, while Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound and Thermage uses radiofrequency. Ultherapy reaches deeper structural layers and Thermage heats the dermis in a different way. Laser passes tend to feel gentler with shorter recovery, but the change is usually subtler. Some people combine them; the doctor can explain which order makes sense.
Can the neck and under the chin be treated as well?
Yes, the neck and the area under the chin are common add-ons to a full-face session and raise the total kJ. In the Carniol study, the upper neck tightened by about 10% on average, similar to the cheeks. Neck skin is thinner, so doctors often use more cautious settings there. Expect the session to run a little longer when these zones are included.
How long do results usually last?
Results vary from person to person, and the skin keeps ageing after treatment. The related studies followed patients for about three months, so long-term data are limited. Many people plan maintenance sessions spaced several months apart to keep the effect. Sun protection, not smoking and a steady skincare routine help any collagen change hold up for longer between your visits.
What should I avoid in the days before treatment?
Avoid tanning, sunburn and self-tanner in the weeks before your visit, because pigmented skin absorbs more laser energy at the surface. Pause retinoids and exfoliating acids for a few days beforehand. Tell the doctor about photosensitizing medicines, a recent peel or any cold sores. Arrive with clean skin if possible, as it shortens the preparation time and lets the doctor see your skin clearly.
Is it suitable for skin prone to melasma?
It can be, but only with careful settings and a doctor who checks the pigment first. Heat can sometimes worsen melasma or leave temporary dark patches, especially on tanned skin. The 1064 nm wavelength is generally gentler on pigment than the shorter ones. Strict sunscreen use for several weeks after treatment lowers the risk of a flare and protects the treated skin.
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