✈️ Flying all the way to Jeju Island just for cosmetic procedures? Are you out of your mind?
To be honest, when my friend told me, “I’m going to Jeju Island next week to get HIFU ultrasound treatment,” my first thought was: How idle must you be? Flying for two hours just to have a procedure that can be done in Gangnam anyway? 😂
But she replied to me, “Just calculate the price and you’ll understand.”
After doing the calculations… well, I’m also flying there next month 😅. This article is my honest experience report, telling you whether The Lift is really worth the trip 🏃♀️.
First impressions of the environment at The Lift Clinic
The Lift is located in Jeju City, Jeju Island. It takes about 15 minutes to get there by taxi from the airport 🚕. The clinic is not in the tourist area, but in a quiet residential and commercial district, giving it the feel of a place that would be visited by locals.
As soon as you enter, you realize that it’s much better than you imagined 👏. The decor is in a simple, warm wooden style, completely devoid of that cold, hospital-like atmosphere. The waiting area offers free coffee and tea, as well as some snacks 🍪 – it truly has the feel of a high-quality café.
The space is not very large, consisting of approximately 3 to 4 treatment rooms, but each one of them is kept very clean and tidy. The equipment looks brand new – I recognized the Ultraformer III and CynoSure Pico lasers, exactly the same models as those I saw in Gangnam 🔬.
👋 In-person consultation experience: Nothing perfunctory about it.
The director who received me was the person in charge of The Lift, a specialist in Dermatology 👨⚕️. The process of the consultation was as follows:
- 📋 Consultation: In-depth discussion regarding past cosmetic procedures, any history of allergies, and the current skincare products being used.
- 📸 Photos: One high-definition image each of the front view, left side, right side, and 45-degree angle.
- 🔬 Skin analysis: Using a skin analyzer to measure moisture, oil content, pigmentation, and elasticity.
- 💬 Plan discussion: The director recommends a treatment plan based on the test results and explains the reasons behind it.
I originally only wanted to have the Hi-Frequency Ultrasound treatment, but after the director reviewed my skin report, he said, “Your Apple Zone is in good condition, but the area around the Nasolabial Fold Correction is a bit loose. If you only treat your Apple Zone, the improvement in the Nasolabial Fold Correction will be limited. It’s recommended that you add 100 more sessions specifically for that area; the overall results will be much better.”
Have you noticed? He isn’t trying to sell something to you; he is offering you better advice 💡. Moreover, he even showed me the quotation directly, making it clear how much it would cost for 400 treatments and how much the difference is compared to 300 treatments.
💉 Practical experience using Hi-Frequency Ultrasound Technology at 400 Hz
In the end, I decided to follow the advice of the clinic director and undergo 400 sessions of Hi-Frequency Ultrasound treatment (250 sessions for the Apple Zone + 150 sessions for the Nasolabial Fold Correction) 🎯.
Preoperative preparations
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Remove makeup → Wash the face → Apply anesthetic for 25 minutes. The anesthetic was applied for a longer duration than when I had the procedure in Gangnam; the hospital director said that patients from Jeju Island are more sensitive to pain 😂🧴.
Treatment process:
- ⏱️ Total duration: Approximately 40 minutes
- 🔔 Apple Zone: There is a slight tenderness, as if someone is pressing hard on your face
- 😤 Nasolabial Fold Correction area: The area near the bones and gums is more painful, and several times I couldn’t help but let out a “ouch”
- 👆 Jawline: This area is the most painful, due to the protruding bones and thin skin in this region.
Overall pain level: 6.5/10 (It was a bit more painful than when I had 300 sessions in Gangnam; perhaps this was because the Nasolabial Fold Correction area was involved.)
After the procedure:
- 🧊 Immediate swelling: mild, similar to the sensation of sunburn
- 💧 On that day: There was some mild tenderness, but it improved significantly after applying a cold compress mask.
- 📅 Days 2-3: My condition has largely returned to normal; I can now wear makeup and go out.
- 📅 Days 7–14: The effects begin to become apparent gradually, and the fullness of the Apple Zone increases.
- 📅 Day 30: The best results have been achieved – the Nasolabial Fold Correction has become significantly less noticeable ✨
🌟 Effect comparison: Natural results without any unnatural stiffness!
What I’m most satisfied with is that the results look completely natural 🎨. There’s no exaggerated sense of “it’s obvious someone has undergone cosmetic procedures”; instead, it’s more like… you’ve had a good night’s sleep and your skin has naturally regained its elasticity.
The first thing friends say when we meet is, “Have you changed your skincare products recently? Your skin looks great.” No one ever asks me, “Did you get anything done to your skin?” And that is the best proof 👏.
In comparison, the Thermage treatment I had at a clinic in Gangnam before also produced good results, but there was an obvious sense of “tension” in the initial stages, making it difficult to smile naturally. The advantage of HIFU ultrasound is that it provides a gentle lifting effect without causing the face to become stiff 😊.
💰 Time for calculation: Just how much money can be saved by flying specifically to Jeju Island?
| Cost items | Gangnam Plan | Jeju Island Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Hafei ultrasound device model 400 | 3 million Korean won | 2.1 million Korean won 🔥 |
| Round-trip airfare | 6,000 New Taiwan dollars | 3,500 Taiwan dollars 🔥 |
| 2 nights of accommodation | 5,000 New Taiwan dollars | 3,000 New Taiwan Dollars 🔥 |
| In total | Approximately NT$125,000 | Approximately 76,000 New Taiwan Dollars 🔥 |
You saved a total of nearly 50,000 New Taiwan dollars! And on top of that, you got an extra trip to Jeju Island 🏝️. Whoever does the math will be really happy 😆.
⚠️ Disadvantages of undergoing cosmetic procedures on Jeju Island
For the sake of fairness, it is also necessary to mention the disadvantages:
- ❌ Inconvenience in follow-up visits: If any problems arise after the surgery, it is not possible to go to the clinic at any time, as is the case in Gangnam.
- ❌ Limited language support: Unlike Gangnam Clinic, which provides Chinese translation services for everything.
- ❌ Limited options: There are not many aesthetic clinics on Jeju Island, so the choices available for comparison are limited.
- ❌ Medication inventory: Some less common products may require pre-ordering and cannot be picked up on the same day.
However, if you are performing routine treatments such as HIFU ultrasound, hyaluronic acid injections, Pico laser treatments, or Botox injections, The Lift’s inventory is more than sufficient ✅.
❓ FAQ about Reviews of The Lift Clinic
Q: How long does the effect last?
A: The Hi-Frequency ultrasound treatment usually lasts for 12 to 18 months, just like the treatment done at Gangnam 📅.
Q: Is it possible to undergo multiple treatments on the same day?
A: It d
epends on the combination of treatments. Hafei ultrasound combined with hyaluronic acid injections can usually be performed on the same day, but it is recommended to separate the Pico laser treatment 📋.
Q: How soon after the procedure can one take a flight?
A: After the HIFU treatment, it is safe to fly ✈️ on the same day. For Pico laser treatments, it is recommended to wait until the next day.
Q: Is it really worth making a special trip j
ust for this?
A: If you already wanted to visit Jeju Island anyway, then it’s definitely worth it. But if you’re doing it just for cosmetic purposes, it depends on how much money you’re willing to save and whether you’re comfortable with follow-up appointments 🤷♀️.
🌟 My final thoughts
After undergoing the Hi-Frequency Ultrasound treatment for The Lift, I finally understood why more and more people are choosing the combination of “beauty treatments + traveling” ✈️💆♀️. It’s no longer just about waiting in line for treatments and then staying in a homestay after the procedures; instead, the whole experience has become a true source of enjoyment.
The technology offered by The Lift is on par with that of Gangnam, and the prices are more affordable. Coupled with the beautiful scenery and delicious food of Jeju Island – if you’re still hesitating whether to go or not, my answer is: Go ahead, and you’ll thank me later 😎
To schedule a consultation, simply add me on WeChat: s-sourire 💬
