If you've had lifting treatments with Doublo Gold, you may be wondering what has changed in its successor, the V-RO. The key difference is that micro-focused ultrasound (HIFU) and radiofrequency (RF) are now delivered from a single device. In this article, we look at what makes V-RO lifting different and how the treatment actually proceeds at SKINIQUE Clinic.
HIFU and RF in a Single Device
What most sets the V-RO apart from the previous generation is that it operates both energies together. HIFU excels at defining the facial line, while RF is well suited to firming and refining skin texture, so the two take on complementary roles. The wider range of cartridges makes it easier to tailor the plan to each skin condition, and the slimmer body allows finer, more delicate handling.
The Pen-Type Combination Cartridge
The new ultrasound + RF combination cartridge introduced with the V-RO is held like a pen, making it well suited to following the many curves of the face. Even narrow, tricky areas such as the eye area, around the mouth, and the brows can be covered densely.
Ultrasound is emitted from the center of the tip while RF flows from the four metal electrodes around its rim, so a single contact delivers both energies at once.
The existing cartridges have also shrunk by nearly 40% in volume, letting the practitioner work while observing the facial structure up close. Some patients report less pain than before, though how it feels varies from person to person.
Thanks to these changes, people who once hesitated over lifting because of thin skin or limited facial volume now have more room to consider it after a consultation. By combining different cartridges, we can design a plan that selectively treats only the areas that need it while leaving the volume you want to keep untouched.
It Starts with a One-on-One Consultation with the Doctor
V-RO lifting at SKINIQUE Clinic begins with a one-on-one consultation with the doctor who will perform the treatment. Even with the same number of shots, results differ depending on where and at what depth they are distributed, so during the consultation we take time to understand your goals and the areas that concern you most, and reflect them in the treatment design.
For example, for a patient concerned about the overall facial line along with the nasolabial folds, the eye area, and skin elasticity, we designed the plan to first allocate 300 ultrasound shots along the line, then add about 3,000 ultrasound + RF shots across the whole face.
How the Treatment Proceeds
The first step is HIFU lifting. We select tips suited to your face and combine different depths even within the same area — rather than a uniform allocation of so many shots to the cheeks and so many under the chin, SKINIQUE Clinic adjusts shot counts and tips based on skin thickness, volume, and your areas of concern.
Next comes the ultrasound + RF treatment with the pen-type tip. It supports elasticity across the face while thoroughly covering areas that were hard to reach with previous devices, such as under the eyes and the forehead. Changes are generally known to appear gradually from about a week after treatment and to continue over several months, and the course varies from person to person.
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Wrapping Up
V-RO lifting runs line-defining HIFU and elasticity-refining RF on one device, allowing a design tailored to each person's concerns. If you're curious which distribution would suit your face, feel free to reach out via chat to discuss the right lifting plan for your face.
This article was written by Dr. Park Tae-hyung, Chief Director of SKINIQUE Clinic and Senior Director of the Korean Society for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology. First published April 14, 2022 · Last reviewed August 24, 2026
This article is intended as general medical information; skin conditions and responses to treatment vary from person to person. Please decide whether and how to proceed with treatment through an in-person consultation.