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Duk-ha Kim
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HIFU + RF combination device guide
V-RO
V-RO is a Hironic combination device built from a focused-ultrasound (HIFU) pen-type handpiece and a radiofrequency (RF) handpiece. It is a different model from V-RO ADVANCE — same manufacturer line, different models — and this configuration does not include the microneedle RF handpiece that the later model added.
- Maker / model
- Hironic V-RO (a separate, earlier model from V-RO ADVANCE in the same line)
- Energy
- Focused ultrasound (HIFU) pen-type handpiece and radiofrequency (RF) — not laser
- Handpiece note
- No microneedle RF handpiece in this configuration; that handpiece was added in the later V-RO ADVANCE model
- Regulatory note
- The U.S. 510(k) K251334 record describes NEW DOUBLO 2.0, the later V-RO ADVANCE model, not this configuration
What is V-RO, and who makes it?
V-RO is a combination energy-based device made by the Korean manufacturer Hironic. It sits in a lineup that also includes a separate, later model called V-RO ADVANCE, exported under the name NEW DOUBLO 2.0.
Is V-RO the same product as V-RO Advance?
No. V-RO and V-RO ADVANCE are the same manufacturer line, but different models — same line, different models, not two names for one device. Sharing a name does not mean they share the same components, and what has been documented about one does not automatically describe the other.
Does V-RO use laser energy?
No. This configuration combines focused ultrasound (HIFU) with radiofrequency (RF). Some regional listings for devices in this line translate the treatment name using a word for laser, but the energy sources described for V-RO are focused ultrasound and RF, not laser light.
What handpieces make up this V-RO configuration?
This V-RO configuration is built from a pen-type focused-ultrasound (HIFU) handpiece paired with a radiofrequency (RF) handpiece. It does not include a microneedle RF handpiece.
What handpieces does the later V-RO Advance model add?
V-RO ADVANCE, exported under the name NEW DOUBLO 2.0, is built from focused-ultrasound handpieces, bipolar RF microneedle handpieces, and a plasma handpiece. The bipolar RF microneedle handpiece is part of that later model and is not part of the V-RO configuration described above.
Why does the missing handpiece matter?
Because the microneedle RF handpiece is absent from this V-RO configuration, anything documented specifically for that handpiece — including a regulatory record written for the later model — describes equipment this device does not have. A record for one handpiece does not carry over to a configuration built without it.
What does the U.S. 510(k) clearance for this device line cover?
The FDA cleared NEW DOUBLO 2.0 — the later V-RO ADVANCE model — under 510(k) K251334 on 2025-09-29. The record addresses the RF microneedle handpieces (RM, RM(B)), described as intended for electro-coagulation and hemostasis, and the plasma handpiece (PS), described as used for removal and destruction of skin lesions and coagulation of tissue.
Does that clearance apply to this V-RO device?
No. K251334 was issued for NEW DOUBLO 2.0, the later model, and it addresses handpieces built into that later model. This V-RO configuration does not include the microneedle RF handpiece the clearance describes, so that record documents the other model rather than this one.
What does a 510(k) clearance actually mean?
A 510(k) clearance is a determination that a device is substantially equivalent to an already-marketed device. It is not an approval, and it is not a statement about a cosmetic outcome. It also only speaks to the specific handpieces named in that record.
How does the handpiece used affect what a session can address?
Focused ultrasound and RF are delivered through separate handpieces with separate documented purposes. The handpiece a clinic actually plans to use — not the device name on a menu — is what determines what a session is aimed at.
Does a price quote tell you which model you are booking?
Not on its own. Because V-RO and V-RO ADVANCE share a name and a manufacturer line, a quote that simply says "V-RO" does not by itself indicate which model, or which handpiece within that model, is planned for the session.
How do the two models’ configurations compare?
The table below lines up what is confirmed about each model’s configuration, rather than assuming a record for one model describes the other.
How long does the effect last?
What decides how long a result lasts here is the handpiece and energy actually used, the number of sessions planned, and how your own tissue responds. This page’s only regulatory record, K251334, was issued for NEW DOUBLO 2.0, the later V-RO ADVANCE model, and addresses handpieces this configuration does not include, so it cannot substitute for duration data on this device itself. Ask the clinic which handpiece is planned for your session, how many sessions they recommend, and what result they expect to see at each stage before booking.
What should you confirm before booking?
Confirm which model is planned — V-RO or V-RO ADVANCE — and which handpiece within that model will be used, since the two are not built from the same components. Also confirm the treatment area, the shot count planned for that area, and the overall session plan. Disclose current medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding, implanted electronic devices, active skin infection or disease, and any recent energy-based or injectable treatments in the same area.
When should you contact the clinic after treatment?
Contact the treating clinic promptly if you notice a suspected burn, swelling, pain, or a skin change that persists or worsens after your session.
How does V-RO’s configuration compare with V-RO Advance?
Compare what each model is actually built from, rather than assuming a record for one model describes the other.
| Model | Energy sources | Handpieces | U.S. 510(k) record |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-RO (this device) | Focused ultrasound (HIFU) and RF — not laser | Pen-type HIFU handpiece and RF handpiece; no microneedle RF handpiece | — |
| V-RO ADVANCE (later model, export name NEW DOUBLO 2.0) | Focused ultrasound (HIFU), bipolar RF microneedle, and plasma — not laser | HIFU handpieces, bipolar RF microneedle handpieces, and a plasma handpiece | K251334 (2025-09-29): RF microneedle handpieces for electro-coagulation and hemostasis; plasma handpiece for lesion removal and tissue coagulation |
This table compares configurations only. It is not a claim that either device is approved for a cosmetic outcome, and the 510(k) record shown describes the later model, not this V-RO device.
Medical care at Abijou
Care is provided by the medical team at the branch you select. These clinicians lead the three branches linked from this guide; confirm the doctor assigned to your visit with that branch.
Chief MD, Myeongdong
Cheol-su Yoon
I want to be thinking about how the patient feels right up to the last moment of the procedure.
Chief MD, Hongdae
Jae-wook Kim
I will give my best with the attentiveness to catch even the smallest change.
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Frequently asked questions
What is V-RO?
V-RO is a combination energy-based device made by the Korean manufacturer Hironic, and one entry in a lineup that also includes the later model V-RO ADVANCE.
Is V-RO the same as V-RO Advance?
No. They are the same manufacturer line but different models — same line, different models, not two names for one device — and the equipment inside each one differs.
Is V-RO a laser treatment?
No. It combines focused ultrasound (HIFU) with radiofrequency (RF), not laser energy, even though some regional menu names for this line use a word for laser.
What handpieces make up this V-RO configuration?
A pen-type focused-ultrasound (HIFU) handpiece paired with a radiofrequency (RF) handpiece. This configuration does not include a microneedle RF handpiece.
What handpieces did V-RO Advance add?
V-RO ADVANCE, exported as NEW DOUBLO 2.0, added a bipolar RF microneedle handpiece alongside its focused-ultrasound and plasma handpieces — equipment that is not part of the V-RO configuration described here.
Why does the missing microneedle RF handpiece matter?
Because this V-RO configuration does not include it, any record written for that handpiece describes equipment this device does not have, and cannot be treated as documentation for this device.
Why do V-RO and V-RO Advance get confused with each other?
They share a name and a manufacturer line, so a menu listing or search result for one is easily mistaken for the other, even though the name alone does not indicate the handpieces actually in the unit.
What does the U.S. 510(k) K251334 clearance cover?
It covers NEW DOUBLO 2.0, the later V-RO ADVANCE model: its RF microneedle handpieces for electro-coagulation and hemostasis, and its plasma handpiece for lesion removal and tissue coagulation.
Does that clearance apply to this V-RO device?
No. It was issued for the later model and addresses a handpiece this V-RO configuration does not have, so it documents the other model rather than this one.
What does a 510(k) clearance actually mean?
It is a determination of substantial equivalence to an already-marketed device, not an approval and not a statement about a cosmetic outcome, and it only covers the specific handpieces named in the record.
Does the handpiece used change what a session can address?
Yes. Focused ultrasound and RF are delivered through separate handpieces with separate documented purposes, so the handpiece actually planned for a session determines what it is aimed at.
Does a quote that says "V-RO" tell you the model and handpiece?
Not on its own. V-RO and V-RO ADVANCE share a name and manufacturer line, so a quote needs to name the specific model and handpiece to be clear.
What should you confirm before booking?
Confirm which model (V-RO or V-RO ADVANCE) and which handpiece within it will be used, the treatment area, the shot count planned, and the overall session plan. Disclose current medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding, implanted electronic devices, active skin infection or disease, and recent energy-based or injectable treatments in the same area.
When should you contact the clinic after treatment?
Contact the treating clinic promptly if you notice a suspected burn, swelling, pain, or a skin change that persists or worsens after your session.
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