First published: 2023-06-05 / Last reviewed: 2026-05-28
This is a guide to Tuneface compiled by Dr. Choi Byeong-geun of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk (3 minutes' walk from Konkuk Univ. Station Exit 1).
Many people feel their skin losing elasticity but hesitate to undergo laser lifting because their skin is thin and sensitive. If your skin has become thin due to adult acne and frequent troubles, and you experience facial redness, it's natural to be concerned about strong heat energy. Therefore, how heat is managed becomes the key factor in choosing a treatment for such skin types.
Why thin skin loses elasticity quickly
When the skin barrier becomes thin due to frequent troubles and extractions, elasticity is lost more easily. Additionally, skin with facial redness and sensitivity reacts more sensitively to the same intensity of heat. Therefore, we first consider the following:
- Skin thickness and barrier condition
- Degree of facial redness and sensitivity
- Pain threshold for tolerating heat
Tuneface and Tuneliner have different roles
When researching lifting treatments, you often encounter these two names. Tuneface is known for face lifting that forms collagen within the skin, while Tuneliner is known for refining the facial contour. In this case, Tuneface was performed first with the goal of overall elasticity recovery.
While both can be performed together, it is more cautious and safer to proceed one step at a time if your skin is easily irritated.
The principle of dual cooling to reduce heat
Tuneface incorporates a dual cooling system that works to reduce heat and pain. By using ice contact cooling and a vacuum method together, the surface temperature of the area being treated by the laser is maintained within a certain range. It is reported to be tolerable even for those sensitive to pain.
Check first if it's suitable for thin and sensitive skin
How it works by dividing depths
Tuneface allows for multiple depth adjustments according to skin type, enabling different designs for each area. It is a device that combines high-frequency and ultrasound, known to help collagen formation by acting intensively on the entire layer or desired layers.
Structure that delivers energy through micro-holes
This method delivers energy by creating very fine holes in the skin layers with micro-plasma high-frequency. It is designed with a fractional method that uniformly focuses and delivers energy in a short time. This helps to address elasticity in the lower dermis and refine the facial lines.
Recovery and application by area
There are reports of cases where returning to daily life the next day was easy thanks to the dual cooling. Since it can be designed for specific areas such as jowls, double chin, and nasolabial folds, it is recommended to discuss thoroughly with the director and proceed systematically. Response and duration of maintenance may vary individually.
Even with thin and sensitive skin, lifting can be considered if the method of managing heat is appropriate. However, a diagnosis to determine the appropriate intensity and depth for your skin condition comes first.
If you are concerned about both elasticity and facial lines, you may also consider Tuneliner or Thermage FLX.
Consult about lifting suitable for your skin
Authored by: Dr. Choi Byeong-geun (Chief Director of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk / Member of Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair, Korean Academy of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine, Korean Filler Society, etc.) Last reviewed: 2026-05-28
This article provides general information about procedures and does not substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Suitability and results of procedures may vary by individual.