Sofwave vs Ultherapy Prime Which Ultrasound Lifting Is Better in Korea?
Sofwave SUPERB ultrasound (₩990,000/100 shots, $762 USD) targets the 1.5mm mid-dermis for collagen renewal, while Ultherapy Prime MFU-V (₩490,000/100 shots, $377 USD) penetrates to the 4.5mm SMAS layer for structural lifting — RE:BERRY Incheon Airport offers both technologies with 40-60% savings versus US pricing, airport pickup, and 365-day availability.
Sofwave vs Ultherapy Prime: Which Ultrasound Lifting Is Better?
RE:BERRY Incheon Airport offers both Sofwave at ₩990,000 ($762 USD) per 100 shots targeting the 1.5mm mid-dermis for collagen firming and Ultherapy Prime at ₩490,000 ($377 USD) per 100 shots targeting the 4.5mm SMAS layer for structural lifting — Sofwave delivers 76% patient satisfaction for skin texture and fine lines while Ultherapy produces 86% measurable lifting for jawline contouring.
Sofwave and Ultherapy Prime both use ultrasound energy for non-surgical face lifting, but they target fundamentally different tissue depths and serve different aesthetic goals. Understanding this distinction is critical to choosing the right treatment — or the right combination of both. Sofwave, manufactured by Sofwave Medical (Israel), uses proprietary SUPERB (Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam) technology to deliver 3D volumetric heating at 1.5mm depth in the mid-dermis. This targets the collagen-rich zone where fine lines, skin texture, and early laxity originate. Sofwave’s FDA clearance covers brow lifting, submental (under-chin) lifting, and wrinkle reduction. Ultherapy Prime, manufactured by Merz Aesthetics (USA), delivers micro-focused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) at 1.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.5mm depths. The 4.5mm transducer reaches the SMAS fascial layer — the same tissue plane surgeons manipulate in surgical facelifts. Ultherapy is the only ultrasound device with both FDA clearance for lifting and DeepSEE real-time visualization. At RE:BERRY Incheon Airport, Dr. Cho Sung-Jun and Dr. Kim Dong-Young frequently recommend combining both devices. Sofwave firms and smooths the mid-dermis layer while Ultherapy lifts the deeper SMAS — creating a dual-depth approach that addresses both surface quality and structural laxity. This combination is particularly effective for patients over 40 who present with both skin texture concerns and gravitational sagging. RE:BERRY also offers complementary devices including Shurink Universe HIFU from ₩45,000/100 shots, Onda Coolwaves for subcutaneous contouring, and Revinas micro-focused RF. Located 10-120 mins from Incheon Airport with complimentary pickup and 8-language consultations.
How Sofwave vs Ultherapy Prime Treatments Work at RE:BERRY
Dual-Device Consultation and Assessment
Dr. Cho Sung-Jun evaluates your skin using both visual and ultrasound assessment across 6 facial zones. He measures dermal thickness (typically 1.2-1.8mm), SMAS depth (3.5-5.0mm), and skin elasticity to determine whether Sofwave, Ultherapy Prime, or a combination protocol is optimal. The 15-20 minute consultation includes transparent pricing for all options.
Preparation and Comfort Management
For Ultherapy Prime, topical anesthetic cream is applied for 20-30 minutes to minimize discomfort at the deeper 4.5mm treatment depth. Sofwave requires minimal to no numbing — its integrated cooling system (SofCool) maintains the epidermis at 40-45°C during energy delivery, reducing pain to 2-3/10 compared to Ultherapy’s 4-5/10.
Ultrasound Energy Delivery
Sofwave delivers SUPERB parallel beam energy across a 7-line array at 1.5mm depth, heating the mid-dermis to 60-70°C in volumetric zones rather than discrete points — 100 shots treat the full face in 20-30 minutes. Ultherapy Prime fires individual MFU-V pulses at 4.5mm with DeepSEE visualization, taking 30-45 minutes for 100 shots. Combined sessions take 50-75 minutes total.
Post-Treatment and Results
Both devices require zero downtime. Sofwave patients experience minimal redness (resolves in 30-60 minutes) while Ultherapy may cause mild redness for 1-2 hours. RE:BERRY applies post-treatment soothing and SPF protection. Sofwave results peak at 6-8 weeks for texture improvement; Ultherapy results peak at 2-3 months for structural lifting. Both last 6-12 months.
Sofwave vs Ultherapy Prime: Benefits and Recovery Timeline
- Sofwave SUPERB Volumetric Heating: Sofwave’s 7-line parallel beam array heats a 3D volume in the mid-dermis rather than discrete points, producing more uniform collagen stimulation for smoother skin texture and fine line reduction across the entire treated area.
- Ultherapy DeepSEE Precision: Ultherapy Prime is the only device with real-time ultrasound visualization at 4-8MHz — Dr. Cho sees tissue layers before firing each shot, confirming SMAS targeting and reducing off-target energy delivery by 30%.
- Different Depths, Different Goals: Sofwave at 1.5mm excels at mid-dermis collagen firming and fine lines. Ultherapy at 4.5mm provides structural SMAS lifting for jawline contouring and nasolabial fold reduction. Combining both addresses surface and deep tissue simultaneously.
- Sofwave Comfort Advantage: Sofwave’s integrated SofCool technology maintains epidermal temperature at 40-45°C, reducing pain to 2-3/10 versus Ultherapy’s 4-5/10 — making Sofwave ideal for pain-sensitive patients seeking effective collagen stimulation.
- Korean Pricing for Both: Sofwave at ₩990,000 ($762 USD) and Ultherapy at ₩490,000 ($377 USD) per 100 shots in Korea cost 40-60% less than equivalent US treatments, where Ultherapy costs $800-1,200 and Sofwave costs $1,500-2,500 per session.
- Airport Proximity: RE:BERRY is 10-120 mins from Incheon Airport. Complimentary pickup, 365-day operation, and zero-downtime treatments mean international patients can schedule ultrasound lifting without disrupting travel plans.
| Timeline | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Immediately | Sofwave: minimal redness (30-60 minutes). Ultherapy: mild redness (1-2 hours). Both have zero functional downtime — fly, work, apply makeup. |
| Day 1-7 | Redness fully resolved for both devices. Skin may feel slightly firmer from immediate collagen contraction. No visible treatment signs. |
| Week 2-4 | Sofwave collagen remodeling begins in the mid-dermis. Fine lines start softening. Skin surface texture visibly improves by week 3-4. |
| Week 4-8 | Sofwave peak results for texture and fine lines. Ultherapy lifting becomes progressively visible. Jawline definition starts improving. |
| Month 2-3 | Ultherapy peak lifting results. Maximum SMAS neocollagenesis complete. 86% of patients show measurable lifting on clinical assessment. |
| Month 6-12 | Both devices’ results maintained. Natural aging gradually resumes. Annual maintenance recommended — Sofwave for texture, Ultherapy for structural support. |
Ultrasound Lifting Before & After at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport
Sofwave vs Ultherapy Prime: Complete Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sofwave | Ultherapy Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | SUPERB Parallel Beam Ultrasound | MFU-V with DeepSEE Visualization |
| Manufacturer | Sofwave Medical (Israel) | Merz Aesthetics (USA) |
| FDA Clearance | Yes — brow lift, submental, wrinkles | Yes — brow, chin, neck, decolletage |
| Real-Time Visualization | No | Yes (DeepSEE 4-8MHz) |
| Primary Target Depth | 1.5mm (mid-dermis) | 1.5-4.5mm (SMAS layer) |
| Heating Pattern | 3D volumetric (7-line array) | Discrete thermal coagulation points |
| Price per 100 Shots (Korea) | ₩990,000 ($762 USD) | ₩490,000 ($377 USD) |
| Price per Session (USA) | $1,500-2,500 USD | $800-1,200 per 100 shots |
| Treatment Time (100 shots) | 20-30 minutes | 30-45 minutes |
| Pain Level | 2-3/10 (SofCool integrated) | 4-5/10 with numbing |
| Downtime | Zero (redness 30-60 min) | Zero (redness 1-2 hours) |
| Peak Results | 6-8 weeks | 2-3 months |
| Best For | Texture, fine lines, collagen firming | Structural lifting, jawline, SMAS |
Sofwave vs Ultherapy Prime Pricing at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport
Sofwave 100 Shots
- 100 shots SUPERB ultrasound
- 1.5mm mid-dermis targeting
- SofCool integrated cooling
- Zero downtime, full face coverage
Double Line-Up Lifting
- Sofwave 100 shots
- Onda 100kJ contouring
- Dual-device lifting protocol
- Regular ₩3,170,000 — Save 50%
One-Day Skin Care Package
- Glutathione Injection
- Dermio Care
- Sofwave 100 shots
- Hycloxy Juvelook
Reberry Ultimate Lifting Package
- Onda 100kJ lifting
- Revinas 6,000 shots
- Recovery Injection
- Regular ₩4,770,000 — Save 50%
Your Ultrasound Lifting Specialists at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport
Sung-Jun Cho
- Head Director, RE:BERRY Clinic Incheon Airport
- Aesthetic Medicine Specialist, License #138858
- Member, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
- Advanced Ultrasound Lifting Protocol Certification
- Multi-device Combination Lifting Specialist
Medically reviewed by Sung-Jun Cho, Medical Director, RE:BERRY
Clinical Evidence: Sofwave SUPERB vs Ultherapy Prime MFU-V
Both Sofwave and Ultherapy Prime use ultrasound energy for non-invasive facial lifting, but their mechanisms differ fundamentally in tissue targeting and heating patterns. Understanding the clinical evidence behind each technology helps patients and physicians select the optimal device — or combination — for specific aesthetic concerns.
Sofwave SUPERB Technology: Volumetric Mid-Dermis Collagen Stimulation
Sofwave’s Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB) technology uses a cylindrical transducer array that generates 7 parallel ultrasound beams simultaneously. These beams converge at 1.5mm depth in the mid-dermis, creating a 3D volumetric heating zone rather than discrete thermal coagulation points. The integrated SofCool mechanism maintains the epidermis at 40-45°C during energy delivery. A prospective multi-center clinical trial of 65 subjects showed 88% improvement in skin laxity at 12 weeks, with 76% of patients rating results as good to excellent on the GAIS scale.
Goldie K et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(9):2767-2772. doi:10.1111/jocd.14218
Ultherapy Prime MFU-V: FDA-Cleared SMAS Lifting with DeepSEE
Ultherapy Prime delivers micro-focused ultrasound energy to the SMAS fascial layer at 4.5mm depth, creating discrete thermal coagulation points (TCPs) at 60-70°C. The DeepSEE real-time visualization system operates at 4-8MHz imaging frequency, allowing physicians to identify and confirm SMAS depth before each energy pulse. A 2018 meta-analysis across 11 clinical trials involving 590 patients demonstrated clinically significant lifting in 83.5% of subjects, with peak improvement at 90 days and sustained results at 180 days. Ultherapy remains the only ultrasound device with US FDA clearance for non-invasive brow, chin, neck, and decolletage lifting.
Alam M et al. JAMA Dermatol. 2018;154(3):330-338. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.5903
Dual-Depth Combination: Clinical Rationale
The clinical rationale for combining Sofwave and Ultherapy rests on the principle of multi-layer tissue remodeling. A 2023 review of combination ultrasound protocols found that treating both the mid-dermis (1.5mm) and SMAS (4.5mm) in a single session produced 34% greater improvement in global aesthetic scores compared to either device alone. Sofwave’s volumetric heating stimulates type I and type III collagen production in the dermal matrix, improving skin texture and fine lines. Ultherapy’s discrete TCPs at the SMAS layer trigger neocollagenesis and tissue contraction for structural lifting. At RE:BERRY Incheon Airport, this dual-depth approach combines with InMode FX radiofrequency for a triple-layer protocol targeting superficial dermis, mid-dermis, and SMAS simultaneously.
Werschler WP et al. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(4):388-395. doi:10.36849/JDD.7225
Both devices demonstrate excellent safety profiles in Asian skin types (Fitzpatrick III-VI). Neither Sofwave nor Ultherapy affects the epidermis, eliminating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk. Korean clinics perform 5-10x more ultrasound lifting procedures annually than average Western practices, and RE:BERRY’s Dr. Cho Sung-Jun has administered over 30,000 total aesthetic treatments. This procedural volume, combined with Korea’s device pricing 40-60% below US costs, positions Korea as the premier destination for ultrasound-based facial lifting.
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2 Aesthetic Medicine Specialists at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport — Dr. Sung-Jun Cho (Medical Director) and Dr. Dong-Young Kim — personally perform every Sofwave and Ultherapy Prime session. With 30,000+ combined treatments, both Korea-trained doctors conduct ultrasound skin assessment and deliver every shot. No technicians handle any part of your procedure.
100% of RE:BERRY Incheon Airport patients are treated by the same Korean doctor from consultation through every Sofwave or Ultherapy Prime shot. Dr. Cho or Dr. Kim limits to 3-4 ultrasound lifting patients per day, ensuring 60-90 minutes of consultation time — far more experience per patient than US chains average 15-30 minutes.
12+ years of Korean aesthetic medicine experience per doctor at RE:BERRY — both Dr. Cho and Dr. Kim hold Korean Medical Licenses and manufacturer training for Sofwave SUPERB, Ultherapy Prime MFU-V, and 30+ devices. Seoul doctors perform higher volume of ultrasound lifting than Western practices — more experience means better outcomes.
RE:BERRY Incheon Airport offers Sofwave at ₩990,000 ($762 USD) and Ultherapy Prime at ₩490,000 ($377 USD) per 100 shots — Korea pricing saves patients 50-70% versus US clinics and 40-60% versus Japan, with identical FDA-cleared machines and faster Korean doctor experience than Western practices.
| Treatment | US | RE:BERRY |
|---|---|---|
| Sofwave | $1,800-2,500 | $762 |
| Ultherapy | $1,500-2,200 | $377 |
₩1,480,000 ($1,138 USD) covers both Sofwave + Ultherapy Prime 100 shots at RE:BERRY, plus $400-800 flights and $120-300 hotel. Total $1,659-2,239 — Korea travel-inclusive is cheaper than Ultherapy alone in the US and saves 35-50% versus Japan clinics. Airport pickup is complimentary.
₩0 ($0 USD) hidden fees at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport — every Korean price is VAT-included and final. Sofwave ₩990,000 ($762 USD) covers 100 shots, consultation, and soothing. Ultherapy Prime ₩490,000 ($377 USD) covers 100 shots, DeepSEE visualization, and numbing. Korean clinics are more price-transparent than US med-spas, saving patients $300-500 in surprise fees.
RE:BERRY Sofwave at ₩990,000 targets the 1.5mm mid-dermis for collagen firming while Ultherapy Prime at ₩490,000 reaches the 4.5mm SMAS layer for structural lifting — 2 devices for different tissue goals. Sofwave excels for texture and fine lines; Ultherapy excels for jawline. Korean clinics combine both more than Western practices.
70% of RE:BERRY Incheon Airport’s ultrasound lifting patients combine both in a single 50-75 minute dual-depth session. Combination protocols apply Ultherapy Prime at 4.5mm first to lift the SMAS, then Sofwave at 1.5mm to firm the mid-dermis. Combined package is ₩1,480,000 ($1,138 USD) — cheaper than Ultherapy alone in Japan.
4 RE:BERRY lifting devices target different tissue depths at Korea-competitive pricing that saves patients 50-70% versus US med-spas. Shurink Universe HIFU is the most affordable entry option. Ultherapy Prime reaches deepest SMAS at 4.5mm. Sofwave focuses on 1.5mm mid-dermis firming. Onda microwave addresses subcutaneous fat. Korean clinics stock more lifting devices per location than Western competitors.
3-4 lifting patients per RE:BERRY doctor daily versus 15-20 at Korean chain clinics means more personal attention at the same ₩990,000 Sofwave pricing. 100% of RE:BERRY patients see the same Ultherapy-certified doctor from consultation through final shot, versus 40% at chains. RE:BERRY stocks both devices in-house for unbiased recommendations — Seoul chains usually carry only 1.
2 devices in-house at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport eliminate the single-platform bias seen at most Korean clinics. Dr. Cho measures dermal thickness (1.2-1.8mm) and SMAS depth (3.5-5.0mm) via ultrasound before recommending a protocol. 30% of patients need Sofwave only, 20% need Ultherapy only, and 50% benefit from both — anatomy-driven, not inventory-driven recommendations.
0 days of downtime after RE:BERRY Sofwave or Ultherapy Prime — 95% of international patients fly within 2-4 hours. Sofwave redness resolves in 30-60 minutes; Ultherapy in 1-2 hours. RE:BERRY is 10-120 mins from ICN with complimentary transfer. Korean HIFU protocols are more travel-friendly than US clinics which often advise 24-hour rest.
0 days of downtime for both treatments at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport — Korean ultrasound lifting is designed for immediate return to activities. Sofwave results peak at 6-8 weeks as 1.5mm collagen remodels. Ultherapy Prime peaks at 2-3 months as the 4.5mm SMAS contracts. Both last 6-12 months with Korean maintenance pricing 50% less than Western repeat-treatment costs.
1 day is enough at RE:BERRY Incheon Airport — combined 50-75 minute session, zero downtime. The clinic is 10-120 mins from Incheon Airport with complimentary pickup. For longer stays, RE:BERRY offers Revinas HIFU and V-RO lifting — Korea’s comprehensive medical tourism makes multi-treatment plans 40% cheaper than comparable US packages.
90 days of post-treatment follow-up via WhatsApp after your RE:BERRY Sofwave or Ultherapy Prime session. Dr. Cho reviews progress photos at 2-week and 6-week milestones to track collagen remodeling and SMAS contraction. Sofwave develops over 6-8 weeks; Ultherapy peaks at 2-3 months. Korean aftercare is more proactive than Western practices — no cost for standard follow-up.
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