Hello.
I am Dr. Kim Dong-young, Director of Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Have you ever felt frustrated because your facial lines are becoming blurred despite diligently applying creams and ampoules, or because you didn't get satisfactory results even after receiving lifting procedures?
"I've tried HIFU and RF lifting, but the results aren't what they used to be.
It feels like the fundamental cause of facial sagging isn't being addressed, and I'm wondering if there's a different approach."
This is actually a concern many people have.
Recently, the medical community has been focusing on the perspective that the root cause of facial sagging lies in the aging of the muscles beneath the skin, rather than the skin itself.
It is difficult to fundamentally improve the state of already sagging muscles by managing only the skin and dermis, so an approach that stimulates and strengthens the muscle layer itself is necessary.
This fundamental approach is the Hongdae Eve Titan.
Today, I will explain how muscle aging affects sagging, how the combination of EMS and RF works, and how the patch mode differs from the handling mode.
What is Hongdae Eve Titan?
👉 Hongdae Eve Titan is a non-invasive lifting procedure that manages muscles and the dermis simultaneously by directly stimulating facial muscles with EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) and inducing dermal collagen synthesis with RF (Radio Frequency).
Eve Titan is a Korean-made lifting device developed by WIRO.
While existing lifting procedures focus on the dermis (HIFU deep layer/RF), Eve Titan uses a method that directly stimulates the muscle layer, so the target layer is completely different.
The combination of muscle stimulation and dermal stimulation aims to manage the root cause of facial sagging.
At the Hongdae branch, we operate Eve Titan in patch mode, handling mode, and an integrated program, which you can choose according to your treatment goals.
The root cause of facial sagging - muscle aging
👉 Recently, the medical community has reached a consensus that the root cause of facial sagging lies in the aging of the muscles under the face rather than the skin.
The structure where muscles support the face
There are over 43 muscles in the face, and these muscles play a role in supporting the skin and soft tissues from below.
When muscle elasticity is high, facial lines are maintained clearly, but when muscles sag due to aging, it leads to the sagging of the skin and fat above them.
Decreased muscle elasticity with age
Just as the muscle mass and elasticity of the body decrease with age, facial muscles also age in the same way.
The elasticity of facial muscles begins to gradually decrease from the mid-30s, and as you reach your 40s and 50s, muscle sagging becomes a major cause of the collapse of facial lines.
Why dermal management alone is not enough
While existing HIFU and RF lifting approach the dermis and SMAS layers, it is difficult to directly stimulate the muscle layer below them with these procedures.
If muscle aging is the root cause of sagging, an approach that strengthens the muscles themselves is needed.
The approach that fills this need is the EMS-based Eve Titan.
The principle of the combination of EMS and RF
👉 Hongdae Eve Titan is a combination method that manages muscles and the dermis simultaneously by stimulating and strengthening muscles with EMS and inducing dermal collagen with RF.
The action of EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
EMS is a principle that delivers electrical signals to muscles to induce muscle contraction and relaxation.
Eve Titan induces up to 2,000 muscle contractions and relaxations per second, creating effects similar to intensive facial muscle exercise.
This repetitive stimulation strengthens muscle density and tightens sagging muscles.
The action of RF (Radio Frequency)
RF is a principle that delivers heat to the dermis to induce collagen synthesis.
Eve Titan's RF stimulates dermal collagen and approaches dermal elasticity along with muscle stimulation.
Far-infrared waveform - Fascia stimulation
Eve Titan also utilizes far-infrared waveforms to stimulate the fascia.
The fascia is a connective tissue that wraps around muscles, and as fascia stimulation is performed, all three layers—muscle, fascia, and dermis—are managed.
The strength of simultaneous management of three layers
The muscle layer (EMS) + fascia (far-infrared) + dermis (RF) are stimulated simultaneously, creating more fundamental results than procedures that approach only one layer.
Two modes - Patch mode and Handling mode
👉 Hongdae Eve Titan is performed in two ways: EMS patch mode and EMS+RF handling mode, and you can choose according to your purpose because each mode has a specialized direction.
Patch mode · EMS patch 20 minutes
After attaching the EMS-exclusive patch to the face, this method performs up to 2,000 muscle contractions and relaxations per second for 20 minutes.
Features:
Method focused on EMS stimulation
Specialized for muscle strengthening and muscle density improvement
Can be managed while lying down comfortably
Suitable for lifting sagging muscles
Handling mode · EMS + RF laser 12 minutes
A method where medical staff uses a handpiece to deliver both EMS and RF.
Features:
Simultaneous EMS muscle stimulation + RF dermal collagen stimulation
Precise approach by area possible
12-minute intensive procedure
Suitable when you want both dermal elasticity and muscle strengthening
Integrated program · Combination of both modes
There is also an option to perform both modes together.
After performing precise management by area with 12 minutes of handling mode, it continues with 20 minutes of patch mode for overall muscle strengthening, approaching muscle and dermal management comprehensively.
Who is Eve Titan suitable for?
Those who have confirmed that facial sagging is caused by muscle aging
Those who want fundamental management that was lacking with HIFU/RF lifting
Those concerned about sagging under the cheekbones, above the nasolabial folds, or at the corners of the eyes
Those who are burdened by strong stimulation or pain
Those who need to return to daily life immediately without downtime
Those who want to manage muscles and the dermis together
Those who want to maximize results by combining with other lifting procedures
Side effects of Hongdae Eve Titan and things to know in advance
👉 Hongdae Eve Titan is a non-invasive lifting procedure with a low burden, but it has a management characteristic where results settle stably when performed as regular maintenance.
There may be mild redness and heat in the treated area immediately after the procedure, which usually clears up naturally within a few hours.
For sensitive skin, the EMS stimulation may feel somewhat strong, but the intensity is adjusted according to your skin and muscle condition during the pre-procedure consultation.
The RF used in the handling mode is a method of delivering heat to the dermis, so you may feel a warm sensation during the procedure, but the pain is not significant.
Eve Titan is a procedure that settles through cumulative sessions rather than immediate dramatic changes.
Since muscle density and dermal elasticity are gradually improved when performed regularly at 2-4 week intervals, consistent regular management is important for satisfaction with the results.
According to the guidance of experienced medical staff, the appropriate mode and number of sessions are determined after checking your facial sagging condition and management goals during the pre-procedure consultation.
If any of the following apply, the procedure may be restricted or require prior confirmation, so please inform us during the consultation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you have a cardiac pacemaker or metal implants
If you have a history of epilepsy
If you have active infection, wounds, or herpes in the treated area
If you have a recent history of filler or thread lifting procedures
If you have an autoimmune disease
If you have a history of allergies to specific ingredients
⚠️ Precautions before and after Eve Titan procedure
👉 Eve Titan is a management program where the sustainability of results varies depending on post-procedure moisturizing and UV protection.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I see the results of Eve Titan?
You can feel the sensation of tightened muscles and changes in facial lines immediately after the procedure.
Muscle density and dermal elasticity improvement settle stably when performed regularly 3 or more times at 2-4 week intervals.
Cumulative sessions are more important for satisfaction with results than a single procedure.
Q. How is it different from HIFU/RF lifting?
The target layers are completely different.
While HIFU approaches the deep SMAS layer and RF approaches the dermis, Eve Titan is a method that directly stimulates the muscle layer.
From the perspective that the root cause of facial sagging is muscle aging, synergy is clear when combined with other lifting procedures.
Q. Which one should I choose between patch mode and handling mode?
It depends on the management goal.
If you want specialized muscle strengthening, patch mode is suitable; if you want precise muscle + dermal management, handling mode is suitable; and if you want comprehensive management, an integrated program combining both modes is suitable.
It will be guided after checking your facial sagging condition and goals during the pre-procedure consultation.
Q. How much pain is there?
Strong pain is not significant.
There is a sensation of muscles contracting and a tingling feeling during EMS stimulation, but it is at a level that can be received without burden, and RF is performed with a warm sensation.
Q. Can it be combined with other lifting procedures?
Yes, and combination is actually recommended.
Since Eve Titan is specialized in approaching the muscle layer, the principles do not overlap with other layer-approaching procedures such as HIFU, RF, or thread lifting, so synergy is clear when combined.
The order and interval of the two procedures are determined during the pre-procedure consultation.
Q. Can I wear makeup immediately after the procedure?
Light makeup is possible immediately after the procedure.
It is a procedure with almost no downtime, so you can receive it without burden even between busy schedules.
Q. Does my face get bigger because it's muscle stimulation?
Eve Titan's EMS is not a method that increases muscle volume.
It is a direction that restores the density and elasticity of sagging muscles, so it actually leads to results where facial lines are organized and tightened.
Q. How many sessions should I receive?
You can feel immediate changes even with a single procedure.
Since muscle density improvement settles stably when performed regularly 3 or more times, creating a regular management routine is suitable for satisfaction with results.
Recently, the medical community has been focusing on the perspective that the root cause of facial sagging lies in the aging of the muscles under the face rather than the skin.
While existing HIFU and RF lifting approach the dermis and SMAS layers, it is difficult to directly stimulate the muscle layer below them with these procedures.
If muscle aging is the root cause of sagging, an approach that strengthens the muscles themselves is needed, and this approach is the Hongdae Eve Titan.
Eve Titan is a combination method that strengthens muscle density by contracting and relaxing facial muscles up to 2,000 times per second with EMS, and also induces dermal collagen synthesis with RF.
At the Hongdae branch, we operate 3 types: patch mode, handling mode, and integrated program.
You can choose according to your management goals, from the patch mode specialized for muscle strengthening, the handling mode for precise muscle + dermal management, to the integrated program for comprehensive management, and results settle stably when performed regularly at 2-4 week intervals.
If you combine it with other lifting procedures, management of the entire face from the muscle layer to the SMAS and dermis is achieved.
We will check the direction that fits your facial sagging condition and management goals during the consultation.
If you want to manage muscle aging, which is the root cause of facial sagging, please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Hongdae Branch.
Even before deciding on the procedure, you can examine the mode and session plan that suits your facial condition through a pre-procedure consultation.
※ This content is for general information purposes, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on accurate diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through consultation with a specialist.
관리 목적에 따라 다릅니다.
근육 강화 특화를 원하시면 패치 모드,
근육 + 진피 정밀 관리를 원하시면 핸들링 모드,
종합 관리를 원하시면 두 모드가 조합된 통합 프로그램이 어울립니다.
사전 진료에서 본인 얼굴 처짐 상태와 목적을 확인한 뒤 안내됩니다.
Q. 통증은 어느 정도인가요?
강한 통증은 크지 않은 편입니다.
EMS 자극 시 근육이 수축되는 감각과
저릿한 느낌이 있지만 부담 없이 받으실 수 있는 수준이며,
RF는 따뜻한 감각 정도로 진행됩니다.
Q. 다른 리프팅 시술과 병행 가능한가요?
가능하며 오히려 조합이 권장됩니다.
이브타이탄은 근육층 접근이 특화되어 있어 HIFU·RF·실 리프팅 같은
다른 층 접근 시술과 원리가 겹치지 않아 조합 시 시너지가 뚜렷합니다.
두 시술의 순서와 간격은 사전 진료에서 결정됩니다.
Q. 시술 후 바로 화장이 가능한가요?
시술 직후에도 가벼운 메이크업이 가능합니다.
다운타임이 거의 없는 시술이라 바쁜 일정 사이에도 부담 없이 받으실 수 있습니다.
Q. 근육 자극이라 얼굴이 커지지는 않나요?
이브타이탄의 EMS는 근육 부피를 키우는 방식이 아닙니다.
늘어진 근육의 밀도와 탄력을 회복시키는 방향이라
오히려 얼굴 라인이 정돈되고 조여지는 결과로 이어집니다.
Q. 몇 회 정도 받아야 하나요?
한 번의 시술로도 즉각적인 변화를 체감하실 수 있습니다.
근육 밀도 개선은 3회 이상 정기 진행 시 안정적으로 자리 잡는 방향이라,
정기 관리 루틴을 만드시는 방식이 결과 만족도에 어울립니다.
최근 의학계에서는 얼굴 처짐의 근본 원인이
피부보다 얼굴 아래 근육 노화에 있다는 관점이 주목받고 있습니다.
기존 HIFU·RF 리프팅이 진피와 SMAS 층에 접근한다면,
그 아래 근육층은 이런 시술로 직접 자극하기 어렵습니다.
근육 노화가 처짐의 근본 원인이라면 근육 자체를 강화하는 접근이 필요한데,
이 접근이 홍대 이브타이탄입니다.
이브타이탄은 EMS로 안면 근육을 1초에 최대 2,000번 수축·이완시키며 근육 밀도를 강화하고,
RF로 진피 콜라겐 합성까지 함께 유도하는 조합 방식입니다.
홍대점에서는 패치 모드·핸들링 모드·통합 프로그램 3가지로 운영하고 있어요.
근육 강화 특화의 패치 모드,
근육 + 진피 정밀 관리의 핸들링 모드,
종합 관리의 통합 프로그램까지 관리 목적에 맞춰 선택하실 수 있으며,
2~4주 간격 정기 진행 시 결과가 안정적으로 자리 잡습니다.
다른 리프팅 시술과 조합하시면 근육층부터
SMAS·진피까지 얼굴 전 층 관리가 이뤄지는 방향입니다.
본인 얼굴 처짐 상태와 관리 목적에 맞는 방향은 상담 시 직접 확인해 드립니다.
얼굴 처짐의 근본 원인인 근육 노화를 관리하고 싶으시다면
클레오르의원 홍대점으로 부담 없이 방문해 주세요.
시술 결정 전이라도 사전 진료를 통해
본인 얼굴 상태와 어울리는 모드와 회차 계획을 함께 살펴보실 수 있습니다.
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정확한 진단과 시술 여부는 전문의 상담을 통해 결정하시기 바랍니다.