When you start looking into lifting treatments, the first thing that stalls you is usually the choice between the ultrasound family and the radiofrequency family. The two work at different depths and play different roles, so neither one really stands in for the other. This article goes over how V-RO lifting handles both energies within a single device, and the order the treatment follows.
How ultrasound lifting differs from RF lifting
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) sends concentrated energy down to the deep fascial layer to draw sagging tissue upward; Ultherapy, Shurink and Doublo Gold are the representative devices in this group. Radiofrequency (RF) heats the dermis to encourage collagen production, so it addresses overall skin firmness, and Thermage, Oligio and Tune Face belong here. Because many people are weighing sagging contours and lost firmness at the same time, combining the two approaches comes up often, though going through all of the flagship devices adds up in cost.
V-RO lifting: HIFU and RF on one platform
V-RO lifting is a Korean-made device developed from Doublo Gold, built so that focused ultrasound and radiofrequency can both be delivered from a single platform. The elongated N3 and N4.5 tips each direct ultrasound energy to a different depth, and a patented safety sensor reads how closely the tip sits against the skin, which lowers the risk of burns. The rounded pen-type handpiece can run ultrasound and radiofrequency separately or at the same time, which makes it easier to work on narrow, curved areas such as the forehead and on thin skin around the eyes.
How the treatment proceeds
At Skinique Clinic the doctor consults with you in person beforehand to work out which concern comes first among nasolabial folds, cheek sagging, the jawline and fine lines, and that reading is reflected in how the treatment is planned.
Once the plan is settled, a skincare specialist cleanses the skin and applies numbing cream.
With the preparation done, the treatment itself begins.
The ultrasound stage comes first. Energy is delivered to the fascial layer according to the depth each tip reaches, following a sequence mapped to the features of your face, so that loosened tissue is drawn upward.
In the radiofrequency stage that follows, tips matched to the skin thickness of each area carry heat into the dermis to prompt collagen renewal. Since this stage looks at firmness and fine lines together, covering every part of the face without gaps matters, and the degree of change and how long it lasts vary from person to person.
When all of the passes are finished, a modelling pack is used to calm the skin and close the session.
Wrapping Up
Sagging contours are approached with ultrasound and skin firmness with radiofrequency; that is the basic layout of lifting, and V-RO lifting is one option that covers both from a single device. Depending on your skin, a session may use ultrasound only, radiofrequency only, or the two together, so setting the direction in consultation comes first. Detailed pricing is available on the price guide, and if you are wondering which combination suits your face, feel free to ask through a chat consultation about lifting.
This article was written by Dr. Park Tae-hyung, Chief Director. He is the chief director of Skinique Clinic and serves as academic director of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Trichology. First published August 21, 2022 · Last reviewed August 24, 2026
This text is general medical information. Skin condition and response to treatment vary from person to person. Whether and how to be treated should be decided through an in-person consultation.