What is Shock Thera?

Most lifting devices rely on heat to stimulate collagen. Shock Thera instead delivers mechanical shockwave energy, a pulse of acoustic pressure, into the skin. This stimulus may activate the cells that produce collagen and elastin without creating thermal injury.

Over time, this remodeling process can help improve firmness, soften fine lines, refine pores and smooth skin texture. Because it does not depend on heat, it is often considered by people who find thermal devices uncomfortable.

Who it's for

Shock Thera may suit people who are:

• Hesitant about lifting because of pain
• Living with sensitive skin or, conversely, thick skin
• Concerned about loss of elasticity and fine lines
• Looking to refine pores and texture
• Seeking a different approach to add to their routine
• Unable to take time off after treatment

How we treat it at Egg Clinic

Your doctor assesses skin condition and moves the applicator across each area, delivering shockwave pulses at settings suited to your skin. There is no heat build-up, so the sensation is typically a tapping or vibrating feeling.

Treatment areas include the forehead, eye area, the front, side and deep cheeks, double chin, neck, nasolabial folds, facial contour and marionette lines. It may also be used alongside thermal lifting devices as part of a combined plan.

What to expect

After a brief consultation, treatment takes about 10 to 20 minutes. Numbing is not usually required.

There is essentially no recovery period, and most people resume daily activities immediately. Mild temporary redness may be seen in sensitive skin.

Improvements in firmness and texture develop gradually. Treatment is commonly repeated every 3 to 6 months, and results vary between individuals.

Aftercare

• Avoid alcohol, smoking, vigorous exercise, saunas and hot baths for about a week
• Apply moisturizer or recovery cream regularly
• Use sunscreen whenever outdoors
• Keep skincare gentle for a few days
• Contact the clinic with any unusual reaction

Frequently asked questions

How is shockwave different from radiofrequency or HIFU?

RF and HIFU create heat to stimulate collagen. Shockwave uses mechanical acoustic pulses, so it works without relying on thermal effects.

Does it hurt?

Most people feel tapping or vibration rather than heat or pain. Sensitivity varies from person to person.

Can I combine it with other lifting treatments?

Yes, it is often paired with thermal devices. Your doctor will suggest a combination and schedule that suits your goals.

Visit Egg Clinic in Sinsa

Egg Clinic is at 613 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th floors, directly in front of Sinsa Station Exit 5 on Line 3. We are open weekdays 11:00–20:30 and Saturday and Sunday 11:00–17:00, with a lunch break from 14:00 to 15:00. To book a consultation about Shock Thera, call +82-2-542-5540, email eggclinic1@gmail.com, or message us on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk.