K-ClinicUltherapy vs Thermage vs ONDA Korea: ADO Clinic Compared
ADO Clinic in Seoul has five lifting devices that work at different depths. Ultherapy PRIME (ultrasound) can deliver energy to the SMAS layer, Oligio X and Thermage FLX (radiofrequency) work on the dermis, ONDA (2.45GHz microwave) targets the fat layer, and Shurink Universe is the entry-level ultrasound option. Starting prices before tax are ₩190,000 for Shurink 300 shots, ₩690,000 for face ONDA 60kJ, ₩700,000 for Oligio X 300 shots, ₩1,300,000 for Ultherapy 300 shots and ₩1,390,000 for Thermage 300 shots. The doctor recommends which suits you after examination.
So many names: first understand where each one works
ADO Clinic has many lifting devices: Shurink Universe, Oligio X, Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX and ONDA. The names alone are dizzying.
The clinic's own explanation is actually clear: the five devices use ultrasound, radiofrequency and microwave, and each works at a different depth. Understanding "which layer it works on" first, then looking at price, keeps you from being led by names.
This article follows ADO's explanation. To be clear, the doctor recommends which device suits you after examination, and K-Clinic does not decide for you. In summary: Shurink (ultrasound, entry level), Oligio X (radiofrequency, dermis), Ultherapy PRIME (ultrasound, SMAS layer), Thermage FLX (radiofrequency, dermis, with an eye-area tip) and ONDA (2.45GHz microwave, fat layer).
Ultrasound: Ultherapy PRIME and Shurink Universe
Ultherapy PRIME: energy can be delivered to the SMAS layer, suited to loose contours and jawline. It is the deepest-working of the five.
Shurink Universe: the clinic describes it as a good-value alternative to Ultherapy that can be adjusted by area, suited to a first lifting treatment.
If your budget is limited and it is your first lifting, Shurink is the entry choice the clinic lists. To compare Shurink and Ultherapy further, ask the doctor to explain during your consultation.
Radiofrequency: Oligio X and Thermage FLX
Thermage FLX: heats the dermis to stimulate collagen, improving laxity and skin quality; it also has a dedicated eye-area tip, so ask if you have laxity around the eyes.
Oligio X: a good-value alternative to Thermage that works on the dermis with monopolar radiofrequency.
Both are radiofrequency and work on the dermis; the difference is mainly brand positioning and price. For the practical difference, ask the doctor in your consultation.
Microwave: ONDA
ONDA is a 2.45GHz microwave that targets the fat layer, used for double chin, facial contour and local body lines.
The price list only shows face ONDA: 60kJ for 1 session ₩690,000, 80kJ ₩800,000, 100kJ ₩1,000,000 (before tax). For body ONDA prices, please confirm in your consultation.
Comparing prices side by side
Putting the starting prices before tax together makes the gaps easier to see: Shurink 300 shots ₩190,000, face ONDA 60kJ ₩690,000, Oligio X 300 shots ₩700,000, Ultherapy PRIME 300 shots ₩1,300,000 and Thermage FLX 300 shots ₩1,390,000.
10% VAT is added at checkout, and choosing the head director adds 20%, where Shurink and Oligio X are performed by the deputy director.
Prices change with the number of shots: Ultherapy 600 shots ₩2,400,000; Thermage 600 shots ₩2,090,000 and 900 shots ₩2,890,000; eye-area Thermage FLX 225 shots ₩1,150,000 and 450 shots ₩1,850,000.
What to tell the doctor at your visit
Where you are most concerned, your budget limit and what you have had done before: if you say these three things clearly, the doctor finds it easier to recommend. Before treatment, ADO can do a 3D Meta-Vu AI skin analysis that analyzes skin tone, pigment, pores, wrinkles and elasticity; the analysis fee is waived if you have treatment the same day.
ADO Clinic is at RDL Tower, floors 3-4, 110 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, about a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station, with valet parking in the building. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30-21:00, Sat and public holidays 10:30-19:00, closed Sunday.
Frequently asked questions from international patients
Q. Can I have two devices in one visit?
Whether combining on the same day suits you, and how to combine them, should be recommended by the doctor in your consultation; the price follows the clinic's quote.
Q. How soon can I resume my itinerary after treatment?
ADO explains that with most treatments you can carry on normally the next day, with possible brief redness or mild swelling; aftercare advice is given after the treatment.
Booking ADO Clinic through K-Clinic
To choose a device, have a free consultation through K-Clinic using the Request booking button or live chat.
Please tell us the areas you care about, your budget and any lifting you have had before. We will confirm the time slot and quote with the clinic, and send you the arrival time and address once booked.
Prices are before tax and 10% VAT is added at checkout; choosing the head director adds 20%. Actual treatment depends on the examination result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Ultherapy and Thermage?
According to ADO, Ultherapy PRIME is ultrasound and can deliver energy to the SMAS layer; Thermage FLX is radiofrequency that heats the dermis to stimulate collagen, and also has a dedicated eye-area tip.
What is ONDA used for?
ONDA is a 2.45GHz microwave that targets the fat layer, used for double chin, facial contour and local body lines. The price list only shows face ONDA; confirm body ONDA in your consultation.
Which lifting device should I start with for a first time?
The clinic describes Shurink Universe as a good-value alternative to Ultherapy, suited to a first lifting treatment. Which suits you is recommended by the doctor after examination.
How do I book ADO Clinic through K-Clinic?
Use the Request booking button or live chat to tell K-Clinic the areas you care about and your budget. We confirm the time slot and quote with the clinic, and send the arrival time and address once booked.
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