All Tight 400 Shots, Things More Important Than Numbers — Lifting Guide Organized by Gangnam Onlif Clinic

In the Alltight 400 Shots, '400' refers to the **number of energy irradiations (unit)**. You can understand it as a lifting procedure with 400 shots. However, a larger number is not necessarily better. Although 400 shots are commonly referred to as a full face, a higher number of shots is often recommended to widely cover the entire face, forehead, and neck.

What actually determines the effectiveness and safety is not the number of shots, but whether the equipment is genuine, the choice of depth, the energy settings, and the practitioner's skill. Even with the same 400 shots, the results will vary completely depending on where, at what depth, and with what intensity they are shot. In this article, we will calmly organize the information surrounding the Alltight 400 Shots from the perspective of Onlif Clinic.

🔎 What is Alltight 400 Shots?

Alltight is a non-surgical, non-incisional lifting treatment that concentrates thermal energy into the skin to induce collagen contraction and regeneration. Because it is a method that sends elasticity signals to sagging skin without using a knife, downtime is short and recovery to daily life is fast.

Some data explain that Alltight applies a patented technology called **DLTD® (Deep Layer Tension Delivery/Focused Dielectric Heating)** to concentrate thermal energy of about 60-70°C on the dermis and SMAS layers while keeping the epidermal temperature low.

The important thing is this point. Alltight is a new technology that combines the effects of RF (Radio Frequency) and HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound). To properly enjoy this effect, it is safe to check directly what equipment is used, how it is used, and whether genuine cartridges (tips) are used before the procedure.

📌 Key Summary: Alltight 400 Shots is a non-surgical lifting that induces collagen regeneration with thermal energy, and 400 is the unit of irradiation count, not the effect.

🧬 By what principle is the skin pulled?

The core of lifting energy treatments is the **Thermal Coagulation Point**. When heat of about 60–70°C is delivered to a specific skin depth on a point-by-point basis, the collagen in that area instantly contracts and then regenerates, tightening the skin.

There are three representative target depths handled in HIFU-based treatments.

In particular, the **SMAS (Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System) at a depth of 4.5mm** is the muscle fascia layer that supports the face, and is the center of the actual 'pulling up' lifting effect. The dermis layer (1.5mm, 3.0mm) is responsible for elasticity and skin texture. How the 400 shots are distributed among these three depths determines the result.

📌 Key Summary: Thermal coagulation points of 60–70°C stimulate collagen in the dermis and SMAS layers, bringing elasticity to life over time.

⏱ When does the effect start and how long does it last?

Immediately after the treatment, a **light tightening (instant tightening)** due to thermal energy is felt. However, this is close to a temporary reaction.

The full effect begins to appear 2 to 4 weeks after the procedure when new collagen fills in, and becomes most distinct between 1 and 3 months. In other words, Alltight is not a treatment that 'changes immediately,' but rather one where elasticity gradually settles over time.

The maintenance period is mentioned in various data as averaging from 4 to 6 months to 6 months to 1 year, and there are significant individual differences. Since it varies depending on skin age, degree of sagging, and lifestyle habits, it is realistic to approach it as a concept of management with periodic re-treatments. The treatment time is relatively short, within about 20 to 60 minutes based on 400 shots.

📌 Key Summary: Immediate tightening is temporary; the real effect peaks in 1 to 3 months and is maintained for an average of 6 months to 1 year.

⚖️ How is it different from other lifting treatments?

Ulthera is a representative genuine HIFU device, Thermage belongs to the RF (Radio Frequency) family, and Shurink is a domestic HIFU-family device in Korea. Compared to these, the Alltight 400 Shots commonly receive evaluations that the cost burden and pain are relatively less.

As a method with a different texture from energy lifting, there is thread lifting. Because it is a method of physically pulling and fixing by inserting threads, its purpose is slightly different from energy treatments. If sagging is severe, surgical methods such as a facelift are sometimes mentioned for informational purposes, but Onlif Clinic prioritizes improvement through non-surgical treatments from a dermatological perspective rather than incisional surgery with a knife. Depending on the condition, designing Alltight lifting and thread lifting together is often a natural approach.

📌 Key Summary: Alltight has a relatively low pain and cost burden, and if necessary, it is designed as a non-surgical combination such as thread lifting.

⚠️ What are the side effects and precautions?

Even with non-surgical treatments, we cannot say there are absolutely no side effects. Common reactions are temporary redness, swelling, bruising, and sensory dullness, most of which subside within a few days.

Although rare, temporary sensory loss or muscle paralysis due to nerve damage, burns, pigmentation, asymmetry, and skin dimpling have been reported. A side effect that requires special caution is **cheek loss (fat atrophy)**.

If excessive energy is irradiated on people with little facial fat or thin skin, the fat may atrophy, making the cheeks look hollow instead. Therefore, the idea that 'the more shots, the better' is dangerous. Rather than blindly shooting a lot, it is much more important to judge and adjust the depth and intensity according to the facial condition.

If you have a history of filler or Botox procedures, adjustment of the treatment area and depth is required, and if you have received a fat graft within the past 6 months, the procedure may be difficult. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have dermatitis on the treatment area, you must consult in advance.

📌 Key Summary: Common reactions are just redness and swelling, but if you have little facial fat, there is a risk of cheek loss, so the settings are more important than the number of shots.

✅ Checklist that is good to check before the procedure

If you are considering the Alltight 400 Shots, please check the following in advance.

• Check whether the equipment is genuine and whether genuine cartridges (tips) are used

• Check safety evidence such as Ministry of Food and Drug Safety approval

• Consult whether 400 shots are appropriate for the sagging and fat volume of my face

• Clarify the treatment area, whether it is the entire face or focused on specific areas

• Screen whether you are in the risk group for cheek loss (little facial fat, thin skin)

• Share recent procedure history such as fillers, Botox, and fat grafts

• Get information on post-treatment care and re-treatment cycles

Since whether the cartridge is genuine determines both effectiveness and safety, we advise you not to just overlook it.

📌 Key Summary: Checking genuine equipment/cartridges and consulting on the number of shots and depth suitable for my face determines satisfaction.

🌿 This is how Onlif Clinic approaches it

Onlif Clinic does not aim for plastic surgery that changes the shape of the eyes, nose, and mouth, but strives to restore the original impression hidden by aging and reduced elasticity. Rather than pulling excessively, it is about restoring natural balance and the 'signal of youth.'

There is no single correct answer for lifting. For some people, Alltight lifting alone is sufficient, and for others, it is better to design it together with thread lifting, fillers, or skin boosters. Onlif carefully proposes combinations suitable for the facial condition through a medical specialty system where doctors take charge of the treatments they do best in each field.

Above all, rather than being attracted to the number 400, checking what my skin needs right now comes first.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Alltight 400 Shots enough for the entire face?

400 shots are usually configured around specific areas such as the jawline, cheekbones, and nasolabial folds, including the middle of the face. To cover the entire face, forehead, and neck, 600 shots or more are sometimes recommended, so it is best to decide the number of shots suitable for the treatment range through consultation.

Is Alltight a HIFU method or an RF method?

Interpretations vary by data. Some view it through the patented DLTD® technology based on RF (Radio Frequency), while others see it as a HIFU-based system, so the public technology verification is not sufficient. Therefore, it is safe to check the equipment and method directly before the procedure.

When does the effect start to appear?

Immediately after, there is light tightening, and the full effect due to collagen regeneration begins from 2 to 4 weeks after the procedure and becomes most distinct between 1 and 3 months. The maintenance period averages 6 months to 1 year, with large individual differences.

Is the pain severe?

It is commonly evaluated that the pain is less compared to other liftings such as Ulthera and Thermage. However, since it varies depending on the depth, intensity, and individual sensitivity, you can consult about anesthesia or intensity control before the procedure.

Can cheek loss occur?

If excessive energy is irradiated on people with little facial fat or thin skin, the cheeks may look hollow due to fat atrophy. Therefore, setting the energy to match the facial condition is more important than the number of shots.

Can I receive it along with filler and Botox?

It is possible, but adjustments to the order, area, and depth are required. If you have a history of filler or Botox, please inform us in advance, and if you have received a fat graft within the past 6 months, consultation is essential as the procedure may be difficult.

How often should I receive it?

Some protocols recommend 3 sessions at intervals of 2 to 4 weeks initially and then maintaining 1 to 2 times a year, while others guide re-treatment at intervals of 6 to 12 months. It varies depending on the skin condition, so a customized plan is needed.

How do I check if the equipment is genuine?

Check the approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and whether genuine cartridges (tips) are used. Since whether the cartridge is genuine is a key factor determining both effectiveness and safety, we recommend asking directly before the procedure.

Alltight 400 Shots can be a good treatment or lead to disappointing results. The difference comes from a design that fits my face, not the numbers. We recommend checking the accurate judgment through consultation with a specialist.