💳 The moment I swiped my card, my heart really ached.
The moment the card payment went through, my first thought wasn’t:
“I’m going to become beautiful.”
Rather than:
“Ugh… if these tens of thousands of dollars don’t work, did I just pay a huge price for something that was completely useless?”
Tens of thousands of yuan is definitely no small amount.
Especially since I wasn’t doing it near Taiwan — I actually flew all the way to South Korea for it.
When you factor in flight tickets, accommodation, transportation, plus the cost of the 600-shot Five-Generation Thermage treatment, it’s definitely no longer something you’d do just because you’re in a good mood today.
So I hesitated for a long time before swiping my card.
I’ve been doing the math:
Where exactly is this money going?
Is 600 shots really necessary?
Why 600 shots?
Is it really worth getting Thermage treatment in South Korea?
If only you feel like “it’s a bit off” after the procedure, is it really worth it?
So this time, I didn’t treat it as just an ordinary medical beauty experience.
I want to figure out exactly what I got for those tens of thousands of yuan I spent, from start to finish.
⚡ AI Quick Answer: Is the 600-shot 5th-generation Thermage in South Korea really worth it?
If you just want to know my core feeling first, I’d say this:
You can’t simply judge whether this Thermage treatment is worth it based on “600 shots” or “tens of thousands of dollars”.
What I’m really concerned about this time is:
Why shoot 600 shots?
Where exactly should 600 shots be applied?
Can I check for myself what treatments are being used on site?
Besides the treatment itself, what other costs are included in going to Korea with this amount of money?
Finally, last but not least:
After the procedure, did the issues I originally wanted to fix actually get better?
So if you ask me:
“Spending tens of thousands of dollars to get 600 sessions of 5th-generation Thermage in South Korea – is it just paying for a scam?”
I won’t answer “yes” or “no” right away.
Because for me, the real question that should be asked is:
Are these tens of thousands of yuan being spent on things you really need?
📝 This test result sheet: What exactly did I spend money on this time?
| Project | The actual content this time |
|---|---|
| Treatment course | 5th Generation Thermage |
| Specifications | 600 shots |
| Location | South Korea |
| Purpose of the treatment | Improve facial firmness and contour issues |
| On-site verification | Unbox in person, verify the relevant identification information, and complete the scanning process |
| Top concern | Is it really worth spending tens of thousands of yuan? |
| The greatest psychological stress | Worried the results won’t meet expectations after spending a lot of money |
| Observation Method | Comparison of fixed angles before and after surgery |
| Evaluation Criteria | What has changed, what hasn’t, and whether you’re willing to spend the same amount again |
I specifically placed this info card at the front.
Because when I used to read articles about medical aesthetics, I hated seeing loads of adjectives that left me still not knowing:
What exactly was done?
So this time I did it the other way around.
Let’s clarify first what we can confirm.
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🪞 Why did I ultimately choose the 5th-generation Thermage? Honestly, I wasn’t aiming to “shrink” my entire face.
At first, I wanted to get Thermage, not because I wanted to turn myself into a different person.
What really concerns me is:
The face doesn’t look as tight as it used to.
Especially when taking photos, a 45-degree angle and a side profile make it easier to notice the contours.
What I want to improve is that kind of:
“I haven’t gained much weight at all, but my whole face just doesn’t look as sharp as it used to.”
that feeling.
So my expectations have always been clear:
I want a cleaner, more defined contour—but not to an extreme.
That’s also why I’ve become particularly sensitive to the number 600 ever since.
Because I don’t want to:
“Since I’m already flying to South Korea, I might as well get more injections.”
What I want to know is:
Why 600 shots?
🩺 During the in-person consultation, there’s actually only one question that really matters to me: Why 600 shots?
When I used to look at medical beauty price lists, these numbers were what caught my attention the most:
300 shots.
600 rounds.
900 shots.
Then the comparison begins:
“Which one is cheaper?”
But only after actually spending my own money did I realize:
Just by looking at the number of sessions, it’s actually impossible to determine the treatment course.
Because what truly matters is:
Where should these 600 shots be injected?
Why target these areas?
What exactly is my problem?
How much needs to be treated?
So this time, I kept focusing on one question:
“Why 600 shots?”
This question is more important than “how much is 600 shots?”
Because if it’s just to make the numbers look good, then 600 shots makes no sense at all.
But only if 600 sessions match your face shape, treatment area, and needs does it make sense to compare them.
🔐 Why do I have to keep an eye on the room manager opening the box and scanning the code?
This is the part I care most about this time.
To be honest, I felt a bit like I was inspecting the goods at the time.
After the section head prepared all the necessary supplies, my first reaction was:
I want to see it.
It’s not because I want to pretend to be an expert.
It’s because:
This cost is really expensive.
If it were just a few thousand dollars, I probably wouldn’t be so stressed.
But since I’ve already spent tens of thousands of yuan, I don’t want to just hear one thing:
“Don’t worry, ours are genuine.”
I’d like to take a look myself.
So at that time, I mainly made sure of:
- Unpack on site?
- Packaging and relevant identification information
- Serial Number/Product Identification Information
- On-site scanning process
- The specifications for this treatment session
At least these things, I saw them with my own eyes.
Instead of someone telling me after the treatment is over:
“The one I used just now was the real one.”
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⚠️ But I wouldn’t say either that “scanning the code = 100% proof of everything.”
I really need to make this clear.
I asked to open the package on site, verify the information, and scan the code at that time because I wanted to make sure of everything I could personally confirm.
But I won’t jump to conclusions just because I see a scan once.
“So everything is 100% problem-free.”
You can’t equate these two things.
What I can confirm is:
It was opened on site.
I saw the relevant identification information.
I saw the scanning process.
But the doctor’s skills, treatment planning, and the final results are another matter.
So for me, this process is more like:
Before spending this money, I made sure to check out what I could do on my own first.
It’s not a guarantee that “once you scan the code, you don’t need to worry about anything else.”
📦 I later realized that when it comes to high-end cosmetic procedures, you can’t just ask whether it’s genuine.
If I were to ask another clinic now, I wouldn’t just ask:
“Is yours genuine?”
Because the other party replied:
“Yes.”
Actually, I still don’t know a lot of things.
I’ll just ask directly:
What equipment is used?
What are the specifications this time?
How should 600 shots be arranged?
Where is it mainly injected?
Who will do the in-person consultation?
Who’s operating it?
How can I check the relevant consumables?
What’s included in the price?
Are there any other fees?
Only after asking these questions do I realize:
I’m really starting to understand what I’m paying for.
😭 It wasn’t until I actually started shooting that I realized “600 shots” isn’t some trivial number at all.
When you see “600 shots” online, it’s just three numbers.
600.
It seems pretty simple.
Once you actually lie down, it’s nothing like that at all.
Because 600 shots doesn’t mean “stop once you reach 600.”
Rather, it’s the actual sensation of each shot landing on your face.
At the beginning, I actually thought:
“It seems possible.”
There’s even a bit of:
“It’s not as exaggerated as everyone makes it out to be, right?”
But as I reached certain stages, my mindset started to change.
Just a moment.
Hold on a second.
One more time.
What went through my mind at that time wasn’t:
“I want to look beautiful.”
Rather than:
“Wait a second… how much more is there?”
😣 Is the 5th generation Thermage in South Korea really painful? My answer: Some areas do hurt quite a bit.
If you ask me:
“Is Thermage 600 really that painful?”
I don’t want to tell you:
“It’s okay, just hold on a bit.”
Because from my own personal experience:
There are indeed some areas that hurt.
And that kind of pain isn’t something you can completely ignore.
But I also won’t use my own level of pain to represent everyone else.
Everyone’s tolerance level is different.
Even at the same location, different people may have varying experiences.
So if you see someone say:
“Thermage is so painful it makes you cry.”
Don’t think because of this:
The more painful, the better the results.
This logic simply doesn’t hold up on its own.
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👀 My most absurd habit: I’m wincing in pain yet still glued to the screen.
By the time it reached the more painful spots, I really had no mood to chat anymore.
But I keep watching it anyway.
Because I want to know:
Where are we at now?
Isn’t this location the area that was originally agreed upon?
Is the entire process following what was confirmed earlier?
I can’t make sense of every parameter on the screen.
It’s true.
But I just want to watch it.
Because I spent a pretty hefty amount this time.
When I worked in the medical aesthetics industry, it was easier for me to focus on:
“Will it look beautiful after the procedure?”
This time, for the first time, I felt it so strongly:
“Is the whole process really reasonable?”
🥲 Was I regretting it halfway through?
There was a moment.
Especially when it hurts more.
You might suddenly think:
“Why would I spend so much money just to make myself suffer?”
But this kind of regret is more like:
“I’m in so much pain right now.”
Instead of:
“I don’t want to go through this treatment.”
Because before I actually made the decision, I had already thought about it for a long time.
So in the end, we just kept going.
But this also made one thing very clear to me:
If you’re extremely sensitive to pain, don’t just go for a treatment just because others say it’s popular.
You should confirm first:
Whether I can accept it myself.
🪞 On the day of the procedure, my first reaction wasn’t “Wow, I look prettier!”
Right after it’s done, the first thing I do is look at myself in the mirror.
Then take another photo.
Let’s look at it from a different angle.
Take another look.
But I didn’t announce it right away:
“The results are absolutely amazing.”
Because I know I just had it done.
The face at this stage is by no means suitable to be used as the final answer.
And people are really easily influenced psychologically.
You spent tens of thousands of yuan.
That’s why I can’t wait to see it right away:
“I’ve become prettier.”
But if you ask me:
“Can you tell that day if it’s worth it or not?”
My answer is:
I think it’s too early.
📅 Day 0: I started doing something I had never done before — taking photos at a fixed angle
I’ll just fix the photo in place.
Positive side.
45 degrees.
Side view.
Same location.
Try to use the same kind of glow.
The same expression.
No beauty filter.
Don’t deliberately lift your chin.
Because I later discovered:
The human brain isn’t that reliable when it comes to judging its own face.
Looking in the mirror today, I thought:
“It seems like something has changed.”
Tomorrow I’ll think again:
“It doesn’t seem so.”
Finally, mix them all together.
So now, if I were to pursue cosmetic surgery, I’d trust it even more:
Before-and-after photos under fixed conditions.
Instead of suddenly feeling beautiful one day.
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📅 Day 3: I started to worry about whether my daily life was affected.
A few days after the procedure, I didn’t keep obsessing over the results.
Because if you fly to South Korea for cosmetic procedures, there’s another very practical issue:
Recovery period.
You might have to return to your home country just a few days after the procedure.
I still need to eat, shop, take photos, and fly.
So now when I look at a treatment plan, I don’t just ask:
“Is it effective?”
I’d also ask:
“Will my life be disrupted after the procedure?”
This is actually something that many people visiting South Korea for medical aesthetics overlook for the first time.
📅 Day 7: I started to seriously examine for the first time “whether there’s really a difference or not”.
It wasn’t until this stage that I really started to take a close look at the pre-op photos.
And I don’t just look at the positive side.
What matters most to me is:
45-degree angle.
Side profile.
Because this was exactly what I wanted to improve from the very beginning.
I don’t want to think I’ve become prettier just because a selfie of mine was taken from a better angle.
What I want to see is:
Have the issues that used to bother me really become less noticeable?
📅 Day 14: I started treating “smaller face” and “clearer contours” as separate goals.
This is one of the biggest shifts in my mindset since I finished it.
Before, when I saw before-and-after photos of Thermage treatments taken by others, it was easy for me to say right away:
“Her face looks smaller.”
Now I’ll ask first:
Has it really gotten smaller?
Or is it just:
Is the contour clearer now?
These two things are completely different.
If my lower face contour is relatively clean, but my face width hasn’t changed significantly, I interpret it as:
Contour improvement.
Instead of:
Reduction surgery for the entire face.
So if you’re considering Thermage treatment with the expectation of “losing weight right away,” I’d suggest clarifying your expectations first.
📅 Day 30: I finally started to seriously reflect on whether “these tens of thousands of dollars were really worth it.”
Only at this point in time am I more willing to seriously answer my own questions.
Because the excitement from the day of the procedure has already worn off.
The initial pain level isn’t the standard for making judgments now either.
All that’s left is:
Has what I originally wanted to improve actually improved?
So I took out the photos.
Pre-surgery.
Post-surgery.
Fixed angle.
Stable glow.
Then take a look:
What’s changed?
Nothing has changed.
Which angle is more noticeable?
The difference is actually minimal from any angle.
I actually think that looking at it this way gets closer to the truth.
📅 Day 60: What really determines whether it’s worth it is, “If I got another chance, would I do it again?”
By the end, I realized that the question worth asking myself the most was no longer:
“How effective is it?”
Rather than:
“If I were given the same amount of money again today, would I still do it?”
Because this question is very honest.
If the answer is:
“Yes.”
It represents the value this money brings you, which at least meets your expectations.
If the answer is:
“No.”
That doesn’t mean the treatment course is definitely ineffective.
It might just be:
The price is too high.
The cost of going to Korea is too high.
The pain was worse than expected.
I’m not the most concerned about the results.
Or maybe the problem itself doesn’t really require such a large investment to fix.
So, “is it worth it?” isn’t really a question with a single standard answer.
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💰 What exactly did I get for these tens of thousands of yuan?
If you only look at the treatment itself, it’s easy to end up with:
“I spent tens of thousands on 600 doses.”
But if you break down the entire experience, what I actually got was:
A treatment course of 600 shots.
One in-person consultation and treatment appointment.
The process of verifying relevant treatment information on-site.
The cost of time for a single flight to South Korea.
Flights, accommodation, and transportation.
And most importantly:
I finally know whether I’m willing to spend so much money for this kind of improvement.
This last point is actually very important, in my opinion.
Because medical aesthetics isn’t just about buying results.
Sometimes, after spending this money, what you actually get is:
Next time, you’ll know whether to spend again or not.
💸 Price for 600 shots of South Korea’s 5th-generation Thermage – don’t just focus on the “lowest price”
If someone asks me now:
“How much does it cost for 600 sessions of Thermage in South Korea?”
I actually prefer not to just throw out a number outright.
Because looking at price alone doesn’t make any sense.
I’ll check first:
Is it the same fifth-generation Thermage?
Is it also 600 shots?
Are the injection sites the same?
Is the price inclusive of tax?
Are there any other fees?
Is the doctor’s schedule the same?
Are the relevant consumables/specifications used on-site ILCHI?
Since these are all different, you can’t just say:
“Store A is cheaper than Store B.”
So the truly meaningful comparison isn’t:
“Who’s the cheapest?”
Rather than:
“Under the same conditions, whose overall actual cost is more suitable for me?”
✈️ If you’re planning to fly to South Korea for medical treatments too, be sure to include “travel costs” in your calculations.
I really didn’t know how to calculate this before.
I used to see the price list:
“It seems cheaper than in Taiwan.”
I just think it’s a good deal.
But you won’t realize it until you actually fly there:
Flights.
Accommodation.
Transportation.
Time.
Taking time off.
These are all costs.
So if you’re flying to South Korea just for this purpose, I recommend not focusing only on the treatment cost.
Calculate directly:
Treatment + flight tickets + accommodation + transportation + time cost
This is the real price you’re paying for this cosmetic procedure.
⚠️ 600 sessions isn’t the standard answer—definitely don’t copy my treatment plan verbatim.
I want to make this point very clear:
600 shots is the standard for my treatment plan this time, but it doesn’t mean everyone needs 600 shots.
Your face shape might be different.
The amount of fat may vary.
The degree of relaxation can vary.
The areas people want to improve may also vary.
So don’t see:
“She gets 600 injections.”
Just make the decision right away:
“Then I’ll take 600 doses.”
What’s truly worth learning isn’t my numbers.
Instead, here’s how I do it:
Ask why first.
Let’s double-check what to do.
Let’s double-check how to do it.
Check the price last.
🧾 In the end, I use these 5 questions to determine whether the money was well spent.
After going through this experience, I came up with a very simple way to judge things for myself.
① Did I get the treatment I really needed?
If you don’t even know what you want to improve, don’t rush to spend money.
② Do I really know what I’m buying?
600 shots is just a number.
You need to know what treatment plans and procedures it corresponds to.
③ Have I double-checked the information I’m sure about?
I’ve at least seen it myself—unboxing on the spot, checking the information, and scanning the code.
④ Are the results addressing the issues I originally wanted to improve?
It’s not about what others think is beautiful or not.
Instead, it’s about looking at:
Have the issues I was originally concerned about improved?
⑤ If I were given the same amount of money again, would I still do it?
This is the last question I feel is the most honest one.
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❓ How much does the 600-shot fifth-generation Thermage in South Korea actually cost?
You can’t just look at the total price.
The treatment protocols, injection sites, price packages, and options available at different medical institutions can vary.
If you want to make a comparison, it’s best to align the equipment, treatment volume, treatment area, doctor assignment, taxes, and other fees as well.
❓ Is the 5-generation Thermage with 600 shots definitely better than the one with 300 shots?
Not necessarily.
600 doses is just the standard dosage for a treatment course and doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best fit for everyone.
What really needs to be confirmed is:
Why is this number of hairs needed, and where will these hairs be used?
❓ Is Thermage really cheaper in South Korea?
You can’t just compare the pricing of treatment packages.
If traveling to Korea from abroad, you also need to include:
Flights + accommodation + transportation + time costs
Include it all together.
In the end, what really matters is your total cost.
❓ Is it painful to receive 600 sessions of Thermage?
Based on my experience this time:
Some areas do hurt.
But everyone experiences pain differently.
Also, don’t assume that “pain” necessarily means “the results will be better.”
❓ Why do you need to watch the unboxing and scan the code in person?
Given the high cost of these treatments, I want to make sure I have all the information clearly confirmed.
However, opening the package and scanning a code do not by themselves prove the quality of the medical product or its ultimate results.
It’s just something I wanted to confirm on my own before starting the treatment.
❓ How long does it take to see the results of Thermage treatment?
Don’t just look at the day itself.
If you want to make a comparison, it’s best to keep the pre-surgery photos and observe the changes at different time points from a fixed angle.
My own way of judging is:
Day 0 → Day 7 → Day 30 → Day 60
Instead of announcing the results right on the day of the procedure.
❓ Is it suitable to get Thermage if your face is relatively thin?
You can’t judge solely based on the factor of “a slimmer face.”
You should first determine what you truly want to improve, after which a doctor can assess the appropriate treatment plan based on your individual condition.
🧠 Finally, I finally understand why I was willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars on this.
Before swiping my card, I was thinking:
“Tens of thousands of dollars? Am I crazy?”
When I lay down on the treatment bed, what went through my mind was:
“How many are left in those 600 shots?”
When I saw the room manager opening the box, checking the information, and scanning the code, what went through my mind was:
“Since I’m spending so much money, I at least want to know what I’m buying.”
After it was done, my thoughts shifted again to:
“Has it really changed?”
But in the end, what I really asked myself was:
“If I got the same amount of money again today, would I still do it?”
I think these four questions are what makes the whole process truly interesting.
Because what really causes concern in the medical aesthetics industry is never just:
“Is it effective?”
Rather than:
“Is the result worth paying this much for?”
So if you’re considering going to South Korea for a 5th-generation Thermage treatment with 600 shots, I wouldn’t suggest you follow exactly my treatment plan.
I’d prefer if you wrote down everything I’ve been confirming before doing this time:
Why this frequency?
Where exactly should it be injected?
What to use?
Who’s going to do it?
What’s included in the price?
Can we verify the relevant information on site?
After the procedure, what exactly should I watch for?
These questions are more than just asking:
“Which one is the cheapest?”
Much more important.
If you’ve decided to go to Korea for the procedure, I’ll first confirm all the details such as the treatment specifications, injection areas, prices, and appointment times, before arranging the next steps by adding you on WeChat: s-sourire.
When it comes to price comparison, I don’t just focus on the “lowest price” either. Instead, I make sure all the details are aligned before making a comparison. If you need to organize medical beauty options in South Korea, you can use BeautsGO to compare various packages, and then verify the actual details provided by the clinics.
Is spending tens of thousands really just paying for a waste of money?
Now, I actually think the answer isn’t that simple.
The real question to ask is:
Did those tens of thousands of yuan I spent really go toward things I truly needed and that I understood clearly myself?
If the answer is yes, then at least this money wasn’t spent carelessly.
And if I had to go through it all over again today—
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