About the Medical Reviewer

Ultherapy® (MFU-V) is a physician-operated device whose US FDA pathway began with De Novo classification in 2009, followed by 510(k) clearances in 2012 and 2014 for specific facial and chest indications. The clinician reviewing this site’s medical content is a Korean Board-Certified Dermatologist who is also an AAD International Fellow (American Academy of Dermatology), ASLMS member (American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery), and member of nine Korean dermatology societies.

Credentials

• Korean Board-Certified Dermatologist. Full specialist board certification in dermatology under the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare system. This is the baseline qualification for any dermatology specialist practising in Korea and the credential to confirm whenever choosing a clinic.
• AAD International Fellow. AAD International Fellow member of the American Academy of Dermatology.
• ASLMS member. Active membership of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the leading international society for energy-based devices, the category that includes MFU-V as well as the laser and radiofrequency modalities used in dermatology.
• Member of nine Korean dermatology societies. Active engagement across the major Korean dermatology, laser, and cosmetic society memberships. Continuing professional engagement is one of the better indirect signals of a clinician's commitment to current practice.

Practice background

The lead clinician practised previously as a senior dermatologist at Banobagi, one of the larger and longer-established Gangnam clinics, before establishing the current dermatology practice. The Banobagi experience covered both general dermatology and a high-volume cosmetic case mix, which is the practical training ground for the device protocols (MFU-V, RF microneedling, fractional resurfacing) that international patients now travel to Seoul for.

Treatment expectations

MFU-V results develop over months and are not permanent.

Where to find more

Delight Dermatology Clinic on hifuseoul.com

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Medically reviewed by a Korean Board-Certified Dermatologist (AAD International Fellow · ASLMS member). Last reviewed 2026-06-08. Editorially updated 2026-10-20.