CELITA Clinic · Skin lifting and skin booster treatments

Know your lifting, skin booster and downtime options before you visit

CELITA Clinic, one minute from Exit 15 of Seomyeon Station in Busan, answers common questions on how treatments work, downtime by treatment, and booking in English. Results and recovery vary by person; your exact plan is set at consultation.

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At a glance

1 minute from Seomyeon Station Exit 15; open until 8 pm weekdays, 5 pm weekends
Lifting devices: Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Onda, Shurink Universe
Consultations cover downtime, aftercare and the full price including VAT
English, Chinese and Japanese-speaking staff; aftercare guides by language

Visiting CELITA Clinic

7 questions

Location near Seomyeon Station, hours, doctors, devices and first-visit steps.

What kind of clinic is CELITA Clinic in Busan?

CELITA Clinic is a medical clinic near Seomyeon Station in Busan that focuses on non-surgical skin treatments such as lifting and skin boosters.

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Where is CELITA Clinic in Seomyeon and how do I get there?

CELITA Clinic is at 4F, 751 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, a 1-minute walk straight ahead from Exit 15 of Seomyeon Station in Busan.

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What are CELITA Clinic's opening hours, and is it open on weekends?

CELITA Clinic is open weekdays 10:00-20:00 (lunch 13:00-14:00) and Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00; please check in advance for public holidays.

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Who are the doctors at CELITA Clinic in Busan?

At CELITA Clinic, Chief Director Kim Hyun-joon and Directors Jang Sung-jae, Park Hyung-gyou and Ham Hyung-seon see patients one-on-one.

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What happens on a first visit to CELITA Clinic?

A first visit to CELITA Clinic goes in this order: check-in, face cleansing, AI skin analysis, consultation, payment, treatment and aftercare guidance.

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Why do clinics do AI skin analysis and ultrasound checks before treatment?

AI skin analysis and an ultrasound check before treatment confirm skin condition with objective data to help plan the treatment type and shot count.

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What lifting and skin devices does CELITA Clinic have?

CELITA Clinic has lifting devices such as Ultherapy PRIME, Thermage FLX, Onda and Shurink Universe, plus regeneration and skin analysis devices.

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Understanding Lifting

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How Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, Onda and Shurink work, shots, pain, timing.

How does HIFU (ultrasound) lifting work?

HIFU (ultrasound) lifting is a non-invasive treatment that focuses ultrasound energy at set depths beneath the skin to create tiny thermal coagulation points.

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What is Ultherapy PRIME and how does it work?

Ultherapy PRIME is a lifting device that delivers focused ultrasound energy while showing the layers beneath the skin on real-time ultrasound imaging.

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What is Thermage FLX and how does it work?

Thermage FLX is a monopolar device designed to deliver radiofrequency (RF) energy to the skin to help with collagen remodeling.

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What is Onda lifting and how does it work?

Onda lifting is a non-surgical treatment that uses 2.45 GHz microwaves (Coolwaves) from the Italian manufacturer DEKA.

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What is Shurink Universe and how does it work?

Shurink Universe is a focused ultrasound (HIFU) device made by CLASSYS that creates thermal coagulation points beneath the skin.

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How is the number of shots for a lifting treatment decided?

The number of lifting shots is set individually by considering skin firmness, the treatment area and the result you hope for, together with objective data.

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Does a lifting treatment hurt a lot, and how is numbing done?

Pain during lifting is generally reported as moderate in studies and varies widely by person; numbing cream is considered depending on the treatment.

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When do lifting results appear and how long do they last?

Lifting results appear over several months as collagen changes, and how long they last depends on the device and the individual.

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How is a thread lift different from device-based lifting?

A thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment that lifts tissue directly with absorbable threads, while device lifting stimulates collagen with energy.

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Lifting Downtime & Care

8 questions

Swelling, bruising, tenderness, makeup, exercise timing and when to call us.

How much downtime does each lifting treatment have?

Lifting downtime differs by treatment: Ulthera swelling usually lasts 3 to 72 hours, while thread lift edema is generally reported at 2 to 4 weeks.

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How long does swelling last after lifting, and how can I reduce it?

How long swelling lasts after lifting depends on the treatment; it is managed by not rubbing the area and avoiding alcohol and saunas for 1 week.

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What should I do if I get a bruise after a lifting treatment?

Bruising after lifting generally settles within 2 days to 2 weeks for Ulthera and 1 to 3 weeks for thread lifts; see a doctor if it lasts over 3 weeks.

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Is soreness or tingling after HIFU lifting normal?

Soreness, tenderness and temporary tingling after HIFU lifting are reported reactions, but contact the clinic if they last longer than expected.

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When can I wash my face and wear makeup after a lifting treatment?

According to CELITA Clinic's general aftercare guidance, gentle face washing and makeup are possible from 2 to 3 hours after treatment.

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When can I exercise, drink alcohol or use a sauna after a skin treatment?

According to CELITA Clinic's general guidance, avoid alcohol, smoking, saunas, swimming and strenuous exercise for 1 week after treatment.

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What is the downtime after a thread lift, and what should I be careful about?

After a thread lift, swelling is reported to usually settle within 2 to 4 weeks and bruising within 1 to 3 weeks, with individual differences.

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Which symptoms after a skin treatment mean I should contact the clinic?

Contact the clinic for vision changes, pale or bluish skin, severe pain, blisters, or tingling that lasts longer than expected after treatment.

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Skin Boosters

8 questions

Rejuran, Juvelook and others: ingredients, bumps, sessions, pairing with lifting.

What is a skin booster?

A skin booster is an injectable delivered into the dermis with the aim of improving signs of skin aging such as dullness, dryness and loss of firmness.

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What kind of skin booster is Rejuran?

Rejuran is a skin booster based on salmon-derived polynucleotide (PN), approved in Korea by the MFDS as a medical device.

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What is Juvelook and how does the treatment work?

Juvelook is a skin booster that combines PDLLA and hyaluronic acid; the manufacturer usually recommends 3 sessions about 6 weeks apart.

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How do I choose between the different types of skin boosters?

A skin booster is chosen by weighing your priority skin concerns, each ingredient's properties and bump pattern, and how often you can visit.

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How long do bumps and swelling last after a skin booster?

After a skin booster, temporary bumps usually settle in 1-3 days and redness or swelling within a few hours, though this varies by person.

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How many skin booster sessions do I need, and how far apart?

Sessions and intervals differ by skin booster: Juvelook is usually 3 sessions about 6 weeks apart, and PN data use 2- or 3-week intervals.

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How do the different skin booster injection methods compare?

Skin boosters are injected by hand with a fine needle, with a multi-needle automated injector, or with a needle-free jet injector.

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Can I get a skin booster and a lifting treatment together?

Skin boosters and lifting can be planned together, but the combination and order differ by treatment and are decided at consultation.

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International Visitors

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Language support, booking from abroad, short trips, flying, payment, follow-up.

Can I have a consultation in English at CELITA Clinic?

CELITA Clinic has staff on site who speak English, Chinese and Japanese, so you can have a consultation without arranging an interpreter.

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How do I book an appointment at CELITA Clinic from abroad?

From abroad, book through a messaging channel for your language, such as WhatsApp, LINE or WeChat, or through the online booking page.

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What should I prepare before visiting a skin clinic in Korea?

Before your visit, prepare your passport, a list of medications and past treatments, your departure date and 2-3 ranked skin concerns.

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Can I get a skin treatment during a short trip to Korea?

Treatment is possible during a short trip; it is planned at consultation around your departure date and each treatment's swelling and bruising.

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Can I fly right after a cosmetic skin treatment?

When you can fly after treatment depends on the treatment and is judged at consultation; treatment is adjusted to your departure date.

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How do I pay, and what is the policy for changing or canceling a booking?

Pay by card, cash or bank transfer before treatment; changes to a booking carry no penalty if made at least 3 days in advance.

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How do I take care of my skin and contact the clinic after returning home?

After returning home, follow the aftercare card in your language and send any questions through the messaging channel you booked with.

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Comparing Treatments

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Ultherapy vs Thermage, HIFU vs RF, lifting vs boosters, choosing by age.

What is the difference between Ultherapy and Thermage?

Ultherapy is a HIFU device that focuses ultrasound at set depths; Thermage is an RF device that delivers radiofrequency energy to the skin.

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What is the difference between HIFU lifting and RF lifting?

HIFU lifting focuses acoustic energy on a single point, while RF lifting delivers energy based on electrical current to the skin.

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Onda or Shurink: which lifting treatment suits me?

Onda and Shurink use different types of energy, so the choice is made at consultation after checking your skin condition and concerns.

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Should I get lifting or a skin booster first?

There is no fixed order for lifting and skin boosters; it is decided at consultation based on your main concern and your schedule.

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How should I choose a lifting treatment for my age?

Rather than choosing by age alone, lifting is chosen at consultation after assessing the degree of laxity and your skin condition.

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How is the order decided when having several skin treatments together?

The combination and order of treatments differ for each procedure and are decided at consultation based on your priorities and schedule.

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Safety & Aftercare

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Who should wait, medicines to mention, side effects, home care, maintenance.