First published: 2019-02-16 / Last reviewed: 2026-05-28
This body care guide was compiled by Dr. Choi Byeong-geun of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk (3 minutes walk from Konkuk Univ. Station Exit 1).
As the weather gets colder, many people become concerned about increased body fat or weight gain due to reduced activity. When it's difficult to refine your body line with diet and exercise alone, you might look into ultrasound care for the body. However, it's important to first understand how it works and where it can be applied.
What is body ultrasound care?
It is a type of care that delivers High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) energy to the subcutaneous fat layer, aiming to firm up sagging skin from within. Since its mechanism of action differs from diet and exercise, it is considered for the purpose of refining body lines together.
Where can it be applied?
It can be applied to large areas, and the following areas are frequently mentioned:
- Abdomen
- Thighs
- Other body areas with reduced elasticity
Even for the same area, the approach may vary depending on body type and condition. It is best to first determine where and how to treat.
Principle of uniform application
It works by gradually delivering heat to surrounding tissues through transducer technology suitable for body care. It is designed to treat large areas uniformly and is known to help care for the surface evenly.
Check first if it's right for your body line
Safety and recovery
Medical devices approved for elasticity management purposes according to MFDS standards are used. It can be applied to a certain depth within the skin to care for large areas, and the treatment time is not long, so returning to daily life is reported to be relatively easy.
Mechanism of action, once more
It delivers focused ultrasound energy to create thermal coagulation points at regular intervals, working to improve elasticity and address the fat layer. Since body shape and areas where fat accumulates differ for each person, a customized process is necessary after thoroughly understanding the desired outcome.
Summary
Body ultrasound care is a method considered for those who want to address both body line refinement and elasticity management. Since results and degree may vary individually, it is important to first establish a plan through diagnosis that suits your body type and areas of concern.
If you are concerned about body elasticity and lines, you can also consider Body Onda or Triple Body.
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Authored by: Dr. Choi Byeong-geun (Chief Director of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk / Member of the Korean Academy of Laser Dermatology and Hair, the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine, the Korean Filler Society, etc.) Last reviewed: 2026-05-28
This article provides general information about procedures and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. The suitability and results of procedures may vary depending on the individual.