How to Find a Clinic That Does Lifting Well?

This is because when the consulting doctor performs the procedure directly, the diagnosis is directly reflected in the treatment plan. Lifting devices require the practitioner to make real-time decisions about the number of shots, energy levels, and distribution of treatment areas. If the consultant and the practitioner are different, information about the skin condition may be simplified during the handoff.

In addition, adjusting the intensity based on pain or skin reactions during the procedure, and reassessing the progress based on the same diagnostic criteria used initially, can be done with more information when the consulting doctor continues to manage the case.

Therefore, during the consultation, it is advisable to ask directly, "Will the director who consulted me perform the procedure?" and "Will the same director follow up on my progress after the procedure?"

Consumers can verify the authenticity of equipment through official certification processes operated by the manufacturer. For Thermage® FLX, you can scan the QR code on the genuine product certification sticker or enter the certification number on the manufacturer's (Solta Medical) website. For Ultherapy PRIME®, it is known that you can register the genuine product sticker received after the procedure on the manufacturer's (Merz Aesthetics) mobile app for verification.

Even if the device itself is genuine, if the tip (consumable) is reused or refurbished, safety and results may differ, so you should verify the device and the tip separately. Check whether the clinic shows you the opening of a new tip before the procedure and whether they issue a genuine product certificate after the procedure. If they do not give a clear answer when asked for a certificate, you may consider that as a warning sign.

Yes, it is fine to have a consultation, go home, compare, and then decide. Lifting is a planned procedure, not an emergency treatment, so there is no need to rush a decision on the same day. If a clinic pressures you to decide immediately during the consultation or uses phrases like "this offer is only good today," it is advisable to step back and reconsider.

A good consultation first explains the cause and layer of skin sagging and then explains why the procedure is necessary. After the consultation, make a note of the proposed procedure, treatment area, and number of shots, and compare them with other clinics. This will help you see which clinic recommended a customized treatment for you.

Reviews and advertisements are only reference materials and should be filtered based on whether they are sponsored and the specificity of the information. Sponsored or review-incentivized posts are required by the Labeling and Advertising Act to disclose the compensation relationship, so check for such disclosures. Posts that only contain praise without specific details about the procedure process, pain, or recovery period should be considered less reliable. Also, keep in mind that dramatic before-and-after photos can vary significantly depending on lighting, angle, and facial expression.

Ultimately, we recommend using reviews only as a reference for narrowing down clinics, and making your final decision after visiting in person to assess the quality of the diagnosis and consultation.