EMFACE combines HIFES™ electrical muscle stimulation with radiofrequency to lift sagging skin, strengthen the muscles that support the face and boost collagen. Treatment takes 20 minutes without anesthesia, and you can return to your routine immediately.
I recommend it for people who want to strengthen the muscles supporting the face as well as improve skin firmness.
Dr. Soyoun Koo BTL Korea Advisory BoardResults peak around 3 months after 4 sessions
No anesthesia; pads placed on the forehead and cheeks
Brief redness; makeup can be applied immediately
A lift that starts
with the muscles
supporting your face
EMFACE is a BTL treatment that combines HIFES™ electrical muscle stimulation with radiofrequency. Strong, repeated contractions improve the density and quality of the muscles that lift the face, restoring their ability to support facial tissue.
Radiofrequency delivered at the same time stimulates collagen and elastin production. Working on muscle and skin together gives the face a natural lift. Dong-An Joongsim Clinic was the first clinic in Korea to introduce EMFACE.
Restores facial firmness. Radiofrequency stimulates collagen and elastin while stronger muscles support the tissue.
Smooths forehead and facial lines. Radiofrequency heat increases dermal collagen, while firmer supporting muscles smooth the skin.
Visibly lifts the whole face with a natural look. Repeated, strong electrical contractions strengthen the muscles that lift and support facial tissue.
Improves the strength and density of weakened facial muscles. Repeated contractions, stronger than exercise can produce, remodel the muscle's internal structure.
Redefines the jawline and refines a double chin for a sharper lower face. Stimulating both muscle and skin around the jawline supports tissue that has dropped.
Restores lift to the front of the cheeks and the area beneath the cheekbones. Strengthening the cheek-lifting muscles repositions volume that has shifted downward.
Results depend on how treatment is planned and performed. We take time with every patient. A doctor handles your consultation and performs your treatment personally.
BTL Asia presented us with a plaque marking our EMFACE treatment milestone, and BTL named us one of its Top 10 EMFACE clinics by treatment volume in 2025.
Dr. Soyoun Koo, a BTL Korea Advisory Board member and speaker, has lectured on EMFACE midface lifting at the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society. Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho has taught our treatment program to doctors from Taiwan.
Your doctor examines your facial shape and muscle structure, then sets the treatment areas and intensity individually for a natural lift.
My face feels firmer after 4 sessions
After four EMFACE sessions, my whole face feels firmer. I'm happy with how natural the lift feels. Sessions were short, and there was hardly any pain, so it was easy to sit through. It was an unusual feeling, as if my facial muscles were exercising. After a few sessions, my facial contours seemed a little more defined.
It feels like a workout for my face
EMFACE felt quite different from the lifting treatments I'd had before. My face felt refreshed, as if the muscles had exercised. I think the results could improve with regular sessions, so I plan to keep going.
It feels different from other lifting treatments
EMFACE is different from other lifting treatments. It leaves my face feeling refreshed, like a muscle workout. I think repeated sessions could help more, so I'm planning to continue.
My facial contours are becoming clearer
I'm partway through a five-session EMFACE program, and my facial contours look more defined. My skin feels firmer too. There was hardly any pain, so I could relax during treatment.
BTL headquarters presented this plaque in recognition of our continued use of EMFACE since its early Korean launch and our contribution to patient satisfaction.
How does this treatment lift the face? It works in four stages, from muscle contraction to stronger tissue support.
High-intensity electrical stimulation produces contractions stronger than exercise alone can achieve.
Radiofrequency delivered at the same time stimulates collagen and elastin production.
As muscles adapt to these strong contractions, their internal structure remodels.
Stronger tissue support lifts the facial skin as a whole.
Our approach
Dr. Soyoun Koo examines your face and sets the treatment areas and intensity personally.
Patient review: "I felt reassured that Dr. Soyoun Koo examined me and set up the EMFACE treatment herself."
ForeheadCheekbonesCheeksJawlineUnder the chinCompare skin tightening treatments side by side. The right choice varies from person to person, so your doctor will help you decide at your consultation.
| Treatment | Results | Duration | Comfort | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMFACE | Gradual improvement | Lasts 6 months or more | Tapping and muscle contractions | Back to your routine immediately |
| Eve Titan | Visible right away | Lasts around 6 months | Little to no discomfort | Resume your day immediately |
| Sofwave | Gradual improvement | Lasts around 6 months | Heat and tingling | Redness for a few hours |
| Ultherapy | Gradual improvement | Lasts around 12 months | A deep ache near the bone | Swelling and soreness for 1–2 days |
| ULTLINE | Visible right away | Lasts around 6 months | Tingling, usually tolerable | Redness for a few hours |
From actors preparing for filming to patients planning a wedding or presentation, many people visit us ahead of an important date. Your doctor plans the timing and combination of treatments around your facial features and schedule.
If your event is tomorrow
This treatment has no downtime and can be performed close to an event, but results develop gradually. If your event is tomorrow, your doctor may combine it with a treatment that gives more immediate results.
If your event is a month away
We work backward from your event date to plan a course of treatment around EMFACE. Our broad range of devices lets us choose a combination that suits your face.
The standard course is four sessions, 1–2 weeks apart. Up to six may be recommended if needed.
As the muscles and collagen adapt, the lifting effect reaches its maximum.
Results last 6 months or longer.
Your doctor handles both your consultation and treatment. A patient coordinator can help with pricing.
Your doctor discusses the areas that concern you and the changes you hope to see.
Pad placement is planned around the position of your muscles.
Gel pads are attached to the planned areas.
Muscles and skin are stimulated for 20 minutes without anesthesia.
The pads are removed and the skin is cleaned; you can then go home.
Our approach
In the November 2024 Beauty INSIDE column in Noblesse, Dr. Soyoun Koo and Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho explained how we plan EMFACE treatment at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic.
Joint Beauty INSIDE column, Noblesse, November 2024
Conference lectures and seminars with doctors from around the world.
EMFACE supports muscle lifting and skin firmness, while HILO WAVE adds volume around the nasolabial folds and within the skin. Patient reviews describe receiving both treatments together.
Explore HILO WAVE →A combination of two treatments that lift through muscle stimulation. Some patients report good results from both.
Explore Eve Titan →Combines muscle lifting with an extracellular matrix booster to support the skin from within. Some patient reviews recommend the two together.
Explore Re2O →Our doctors explain sagging, facial lines and loss of firmness in clear, practical terms.
Look for a clinic where the doctor first identifies the cause of sagging, then personally adjusts pad placement and intensity for each face.
The doctors at Dong-An Joongsim Clinic
EMFACE works from the skin's surface to the underlying muscles, creating a lift from within.
Dr. Soyoun Koo and Dr. Chang-Hwan Cho
ONDA and EMFACE take two different approaches to lifting. The column explains how ONDA's 2.45 GHz microwaves deliver more energy to fat than to skin.
Dr. Chang-Hwan ChoResults depend on how treatment is planned and performed. Check whether a doctor handles consultation and treatment, whether genuine equipment and consumables are used, and whether treatments can be combined to suit your face. Dong-An Joongsim Clinic has reached 1,000 EMFACE cases. We take time with every patient, with a doctor leading your consultation and performing treatment personally.
It combines HIFES™ electrical muscle stimulation with radiofrequency. Electrical stimulation strongly contracts the muscles that lift the face to improve muscle density. Radiofrequency heats the dermis to stimulate collagen and elastin. Together, they restore support for facial tissue.
Treatment does not require anesthesia. Many patients describe it as similar to a low-frequency electrical massage, with the sensation of their facial muscles exercising.
The standard course is four 20-minute sessions, 1–2 weeks apart. Six sessions may be recommended depending on your response and how much further improvement in firmness is needed.
Results improve over the course of treatment and peak at around 3 months. They last 6 months or longer.
Treatment is not suitable during pregnancy or for people with a pacemaker or with metal devices or implants, such as fixation pins.
Many describe a sensation like a low-frequency massage, overall firmness after four sessions, and more defined contours around the jaw and beneath the cheekbones. Some also mention feeling reassured that the doctor assessed their face and set up treatment personally.
The price depends on the treatment areas and number of sessions. Starting with the standard four-session course, your doctor examines your facial shape and muscles, recommends the areas and sessions, and discusses the cost at your consultation.
| Manufacturer | BTLUK |
|---|---|
| Energy | Simultaneous HIFES™ high-intensity electrical facial stimulation and RF |
| Treatment areas | Forehead · Jawline |
| Treatment schedule | 20 minutes once a week × 4 sessions6 sessions if needed |
| Certifications | FDA · MFDS |
We take time with every patient. Your doctor leads the consultation and performs the treatment, with a plan based on your facial features.
