Even the same sagging
comes from different skin layers.
Applicable skin layer
1
Epidermis — color, protective barrier
2
Upper dermis — texture, moisture
3
Lower dermis — elasticity
4
Fat layer — volume
5
Fascia — supporting membrane
6
Muscle — Balance
7
Bone — Basics
Obliv divides the skin into 7 layers for diagnosis,
then selects the energy device most suitable for that layer.
If you’re noticing these changes
Even changes that look similarly saggy have different causes for each person.
We check which layer of the skin the change started in.
Even when not smiling
nasolabial folds are visible
Layer 4
fat layer
The jawline has become blunt,
the contours have blurred
Layer 4–5
Fat and fascia
The area below the cheekbones sinks
casting a shadow
Layer 4·7
Fat and bone
Layer 3·5
Lower dermis · fascia
Obliv's Treatment Guide
Even if the symptoms are the same, the treatment should be different if the layer is different. Obliv first checks which layer is causing the problem during the initial consultation.
Energy treatments do not fill.
They let the skin heal itself.
01
Heat reaches the designated depth.
The energy reaches exactly the layer causing the problem.
02
It warms to a temperature your skin responds to.
The key is the 65–75°C range, where collagen begins to react.
03
The skin recognizes that it needs to be fixed.
The regeneration signal turns on and fibroblasts move.
04
New collagen begins to form
It is made in my skin over the course of weeks to months.
04
Elasticity and texture change gradually
The maximum effect often appears 3 to 6 months after the procedure.
Roles that vary by energy type
You cannot solve all sagging with a single energy.
Problems of depth, surface, and excess volume require different approaches.
HIFU · Focused Ultrasound
A method of accurately pinpointing a single point
Concentrate heat on just one point in the deep layer — when depth is the issue
By focusing ultrasound energy into a single point like a lens, it creates thermal stimulation points only at the desired depth while leaving the skin it passes through unchanged.
Operating temperature
65 – 70°C
manifestation
Immediate + 3–6 months
Ongoing
12–18 months
This device
RF · Radio Frequency
Evenly deliver heat stimulation across a broad surface
It uses electromagnetic energy to evenly deliver thermal stimulation within the dermis, taking advantage of collagen’s properties, which respond at 65–75°C.
Operating temperature
65–75°C
manifestation
Immediate + gradual remodeling
Ongoing
6–12 months
This device
Microwave · Microwave
Microwave
Selective heating of only fat cells — when partial volume overload is the problem
Using the difference in moisture content between fat cells and surrounding tissue, only fat cells are selectively heated.
principle
Moisture level selection
Target
fat cell
Preservation
No damage to surrounding tissue
This device
We don’t treat every patient with just one type of energy. Depending on the affected layer and its characteristics, we choose the one needed from the three options.
Even the same "sagging" can have different depths.
Even sagging that looks the same when viewed at the skin surface can originate at different depths.
Oblive is designed by dividing it into four sections.
~ 1.5 mm
LAYER 2 · Upper Dermis
For rough skin texture and when you want an immediate tightening effect. It stimulates the layers close to the surface to improve skin texture and instantly boost elasticity.
Softwave
All Tight
3.0 mm
LAYER 3 · Lower dermis
When overall skin elasticity has declined. By heating the key layer where collagen is most concentrated, it contracts immediately, and new collagen fills in over the following months.
Thermage
4.5 mm
LAYER 4–5 · Fat-Fascia Boundary
When the entire face has sagged in the deeper layers, only focused ultrasound can precisely create thermal points at this depth.
Ulthera
Cool Sonic
Custom
LAYER 4 · Fat Layer Selection
When the volume in specific areas (under the chin or below the cheeks) is excessive. Rather than using a fixed depth, it selectively reduces it by taking advantage of the properties of fat cells.
comes
Body comes
Obliv's Treatment Guide
If you decide on the procedure first without determining the depth, you cannot reach the layer causing the problem. Oblive determines the depth first.
Before
Barrier reinforcement
We stabilize the cells by supplying ceramide and HA, then move on to the main treatment.
Core
Energy Treatment
Stable cells respond more efficiently to regenerative signals. This condition is linked to the natural collagen regeneration pathway (TGF-β3).
After
Barrier Protection
Closes the skin opened by the procedure and speeds up healing.
Ultherapy Prime
HIFU · 1.5 / 3.0 / 4.5 mm
The benchmark device when deep-layer sagging is the main concern.
Multi-layer targeting with focused ultrasound, reaching from the epidermis to the fat and fascia boundary. The standard in HIFU.
Cool Sonic
HIFU · 4.5 mm · Cooling
When you want Ultherapy-level results but are concerned about pain.
HIFU that reduces discomfort with a cooling system. Ultherapy-level output, with improved treatment convenience.
Thermage
RF · 3.0 mm
When the skin has sagged overall and lost its firmness.
Uniform heating throughout the entire reticular dermis with monopolar radiofrequency. A leading RF treatment for immediate tightening and long-term remodeling.
All Tight
RF · Upper Dermis
When immediate tightening of the upper dermis and improvement in skin texture are needed.
Strengthens the DEJ with RF and induces immediate contraction. Comprehensive remodeling of the upper dermis.
Softwave
1.5mm
When the goal is smoother skin texture and immediate firmness.
Precise targeting of the upper dermis. Specially designed to strengthen the DEJ and instantly improve skin texture.
Body comes
Microwave · Body
When the goal is body contouring.
Body-targeted microwave. Body contour remodeling.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the lifting effect start to appear?
You may feel a tightening sensation starting right after the procedure. Noticeable changes are typically seen after 1 to 3 months, and the final results often become apparent after 3 to 6 months.
What is the difference between Ultherapy and Thermage?
The depth and method are different. Ultherapy is a HIFU treatment that delivers heat to a single point at a depth of 4.5 mm, while Thermage is an RF treatment that broadly and evenly heats the entire 3.0 mm dermal layer. Oblive has both devices and chooses between them depending on the patient’s layer-specific concerns.
Can I go back to my daily activities right after the lifting procedure?
There is an immediate tightening effect right after the procedure, and the full improvement from collagen regeneration begins to appear after 1 to 3 months. The maximum effect is often seen around 3 to 6 months after the procedure.
Is energy lifting very painful?
It varies by device. Heat stimulation may cause a warm or tingling sensation. CoolSonic has a built-in cooling system, so it causes less pain than conventional HIFU.
How long does the lifting effect last?
It depends on the method. HIFU (Ultherapy, CoolSonic) lasts about 12–18 months, and RF (Thermage) about 6–12 months. Results vary depending on individual skin conditions and lifestyle habits.
Is there a target age group?
The condition of the layer matters more than age. It can be used from the point when loss of elasticity, sagging, and changes in facial contours begin, and a preventive approach is also possible.
Can I do it together with collagen-stimulating injections?
In fact, they work synergistically. Energy-based treatments remodel existing collagen, and collagen-stimulating injections create new collagen. When the two approaches are combined, the results last longer.