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Facial · LDM 물방울 리프팅
LDM Treatment in Apgujeong
A non-heating dual-frequency ultrasound treatment that calms, hydrates and soothes the skin, often added after lasers or peels.
Quick facts
- Korean name: LDM 물방울 리프팅
- Procedure time: 10-20 minutes
- Anesthesia: None
- Sessions: Weekly or every 2 weeks; often 5-10 sessions
- Downtime: None
- Results: Calmer, more hydrated skin right after
- Lasts: Short-term; a course gives a cumulative effect
What is LDM Water-drop Lifting?
LDM stands for Local Dynamic Micro-massage. The device is made by Wellcomet, a German company, and uses low-intensity ultrasound at two frequencies, often 3 MHz and 10 MHz. In Korea it is nicknamed 물방울 리프팅 (water-drop lifting).
Despite the 'lifting' name, LDM is a soothing and hydrating treatment, not a tightening device like HIFU or radiofrequency.
How it works
The handpiece glides over a gel and sends rapid pressure changes into the skin. This is thought to improve microcirculation and calm inflammation. It does not heat tissue.
Clinics often add it after lasers, peels or injections to reduce redness, or use it with serums to help them absorb.
Who it suits
- Redness and sensitivity after laser
- Dry, dehydrated skin
- Calming acne-prone skin
- Add-on to boosters or peels
Who should skip it or wait
- Sagging skin needing real lifting
- Over metal implants in the face (ask the doctor)
- Active infection
Side effects and risks
- Mild warmth or tingling
- Temporary redness
- Very low risk overall
Aftercare
- Makeup is fine right away
- Use a hydrating moisturizer
- Daily SPF
Planning around your trip
LDM is a good add-on after a laser on a sightseeing day because it calms redness with no downtime.
Dermatology clinics near Apgujeong
- ID Hospital
(아이디병원)
Aesthetic Clinic, 6 min walk from Sinsa Station - Wooridul Hospital
(우리들병원)
Aesthetic Clinic, 6 min walk from Cheongdam Station - CHAUM Clinic
((의)성광의료재단 차움의원)
Aesthetic Clinic, 9 min walk from Apgujeongrodeo Station - Nanoori Hospital
(나누리병원)
Aesthetic Clinic, 12 min walk from Hakdong Station - VIEVIS NAMUH Hospital
(비에비스나무병원)
Aesthetic Clinic, 5 min walk from Eonju Station - Sangsang Clinic
(상상의원)
Aesthetic Clinic, 5 min walk from Sinsa Station - Doctors Dermatology Clinic
(닥터스피부과의원)
Dermatology, 6 min walk from Sinsa Station - Teunteun Hospital
(튼튼병원)
Aesthetic Clinic, 5 min walk from Cheongdam Station
Last reviewed October 2026. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.
LDM Water-drop Lifting price
Prices for this treatment depend on the doctor's assessment, so clinics quote after consultation. Message us and we collect quotes from clinics near Apgujeong Station.
LDM Water-drop Lifting questions
Does LDM actually lift the face?
No. The Korean nickname mentions lifting, but it works on calming and hydration. For lift, look at HIFU or radiofrequency.
Does LDM Water-drop Lifting hurt?
No. Most people feel a light massage and slight warmth.
How often should I do LDM?
Weekly or every two weeks is common for a course. Many clinics include it in packages after other treatments.
Can I do LDM on the same day as Rejuran?
Yes, clinics often use it afterward to reduce swelling and redness.
Why is there no published price for LDM Water-drop Lifting?
LDM is usually sold inside a package or as an add-on, and we could not find a recent stand-alone Gangnam price to quote.
Is LDM the same as HIFU?
No. HIFU focuses heat deep in the tissue to tighten. LDM uses low-intensity ultrasound without heating.
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