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Does Ultherapy hurt? | Numbing and anesthesia stated by Seoul clinics

How official Seoul branch websites describe pain during Ultherapy and the numbing or anesthesia used (numbing cream, how long it is applied, sedation), with sources and check dates.

Direct answer

The official pages of 19 Seoul branches differ: most branches state numbing cream (one page says 20-30 minutes), and some offer local anesthesia or sedation; some pages say a stinging, pulling or aching feeling may occur, possibly sharper near bone, depending on the person, area and energy setting (checked 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08). Each branch's statement is listed below; pain varies by person and area, so confirm the numbing method with the branch at consultation.

What each clinic's official page says

Reviewed English rendering of each branch's official Korean text; follow the link for the original wording.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultherapy hurt?

The official pages say a stinging or aching feeling may occur during treatment, possibly sharper near bone, and it varies by person; cooling or numbing cream can be used as needed.

Is sedation available for Ultherapy?

One official page says sedation can be chosen by pain-sensitive patients or with combined treatments, with 6 hours of fasting; another says the numbing method depends on the number of shots and sensitivity.

Data limitations
  • These are statements on each branch's official page checked 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08, not medical advice; pain varies by person and area.
  • The English text is a reviewed rendering: it keeps the numbing method, application time and what may be felt, and leaves out claims of no pain, comparisons and reassurance; follow each source link for the original.
  • Only the 19 Seoul branches whose official website and medical-institution registry identity match and whose statement was reviewed are listed; branches whose statement mixes in other treatments are left out.
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