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Lifting is completed by depth

POVE Editorial·2026.06·5 min read

When considering lifting, many people first ask which device is best.
But there is a more important question — which layer of my skin needs to be addressed.

Skin is made up of several layers — the epidermis, the dermis, and the SMAS layer beneath them.
Sagging and loss of firmness arise in these layers for different reasons, so trying to solve everything with one device often leads to a disappointing result.

Different depths call for different tools

Radiofrequency (RF) suits loss of firmness in the dermis, while focused ultrasound (HIFU) suits sagging in the deep SMAS layer.
If an immediate contour is needed, thread lifting, which supports physically, may be more suitable.
These are not substitutes for one another but tools that each handle a different depth.

"Lifting is not about how much you do, but about reaching the right depth."

So PO:VE talks about the diagnosis before the name of a procedure.
After confirming skin thickness and the degree of sagging with Cell Check, we design a combination that suits the depth involved.
We do not pile on procedures; we propose what is needed now, in order.

Not stimulation, but recovery

Working deeply while keeping the burden low — this is why PO:VE insists on a step-by-step soothing protocol.
Recovery stages and home care are planned together so downtime stays minimal and the result lasts.

In the end, good lifting is decided not by the name of the device but by the depth it is used at and how.
And that judgement always starts with an accurate diagnosis.

#Lifting #Firmness #Diagnosis
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WRITTEN BY
Ha Jaeseon · Founder

Family Medicine Specialist, Korea University Hospital.
Leads clinical practice at PO:VE on the principles of comfortable recovery and beauty that lasts.

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