Key summary: 600 shots of Oligio XM are not twice as satisfying as 300 shots, and the shot counts in reviews are numbers set for that particular person's face. Shot count is less a cause of the result than a value that comes out after design, so dividing the face first into three zones, areas to focus on, refine and protect, reveals whether 300 shots are enough or 600 are needed.
Why twice the number is not twice the satisfaction
In numbers alone, 300 and 600 differ by exactly double. But looking through Oligio XM reviews, something odd stands out: people who received 600 shots are not twice as satisfied as those who received 300.
In fact, some reviews say 300 shots were enough, and others say 600 shots still left something lacking. This article explains where that difference comes from and the three-zone division I always go through before deciding the shot count.
Why 300 and 600 shots in reviews are hard to copy
Reviews are certainly useful references. But the 300 or 600 shots written in online reviews are numbers designed for that person's sagging location, skin thickness and volume, so applying them as is to your face can produce very different results even with the same shot count.
When the review was written also changes the evaluation a lot. Impressions of the same treatment differ considerably depending on whether the review was written right after treatment or weeks later after the change had settled.
The four modes of Oligio XM and what shot count means
Oligio XM uses four modes together: the RF G mode and X mode, and the ultrasound 3.0 mode and 4.5 mode. A major feature of Oligio XM is that the dermis can be treated with RF while deeper layers and the SMAS can be treated with ultrasound.
So even with the same 600 shots, it effectively becomes a different treatment depending on which mode was divided where on the face and by how much. Many people expect that receiving more will be more effective and last longer, but shot count is closer to a value calculated after design is complete than a cause that decides the result.
If the shot count is fixed before any design, there tends to be too little where it is needed and too much where it is not. That is why, even when someone comes with a specific number from reviews, I place deciding the shot count at the very end of the consultation.
Designing by areas to focus on, refine and protect
Since every clinic advertises customized lifting, what exactly is being customized and how can sound vague. My standard for customization is dividing the face into three zones: areas to focus on, areas to refine and areas to protect.
Areas to focus on are places where sagging started in a deep layer, such as the jawline or the deep cheek. These zones are targeted at the deep layer with Oligio XM's ultrasound modes, gathering as many shots as needed.
Areas to refine are places where texture, fine lines and blurred lines are the concern rather than sagging. Here the emphasis is on firming the dermis evenly with RF modes while smoothing the surface.
Areas to protect are places where volume must be kept or the skin is thin, such as the front of the cheeks, the temples and around the eyes. We focus on saving or lowering energy so hollowing does not occur after lifting, and since blood vessels run through the temples and the eye area is close to bone, these react more sensitively to the same energy and are handled with extra care.
Surprisingly, these areas to protect strongly shape how natural the result looks. Where was left untreated makes a face natural as much as where was treated, and only after the three zones are divided does the answer emerge as to whether this face needs 300 shots or 600.
Faces that suit 300 shots and faces that suit 600 shots
There are two main cases where 300 shots fit. One is a person whose area to focus on is concentrated on the jawline alone, where gathering 300 shots at that spot can sometimes meet both satisfaction and cost. The other is a person with wide areas to protect, because putting many shots into a face with little cheek fat and thin skin makes it easy for energy to reach places that should be spared.
Conversely, if areas to focus on and refine extend across the whole face, 600 shots become a reasonable choice. Treating the jawline deeply with ultrasound and the cheeks and under the chin evenly with RF requires dividing that many shots.
Measurement at O.N Clinic and adjustment during treatment
Not recommending unnecessary shots while not holding back necessary ones is the balance I try to keep. At O.N Clinic, before treatment we measure skin thickness and elasticity with the AI skin analyzer Muse, then touch the face directly and ask the person to smile while dividing the three zones.
During Oligio XM treatment, we adjust energy by area with reference to temperature and impedance values shown in real time, and after treatment we follow the process as the change settles.
In the end, 300 or 600 shots is just a number decided after design, and before it lies the step of dividing areas to focus on, refine and protect. How your face was divided is much closer to a satisfying result than the shot count in a review that caught your eye.
Frequently asked questions
A review said 600 shots were great. Should I get that many too?
The shot count in a review was set for that person's sagging location and skin thickness, so it is hard to say it fits your face as is. We recommend first checking where and how much sagging there is before deciding the shot count.
My cheeks are on the thin side. Will lifting make them look more hollow?
If too much energy goes into areas where volume should be kept, hollowing can become noticeable. Deciding the areas to protect in advance and saving energy in those zones can reduce this burden.
Only my jawline has sagged. Do I need to treat the whole face?
If sagging is concentrated in one area, focusing on that spot may be better. Rather than treating the whole face evenly, it is good to set the range around the zones that need it.
Visiting and consultation
O.N Clinic is located near Gangnam Station, so it is easy to reach by subway.
If you are torn between 300 and 600 shots of Oligio XM, noting the sagging area that bothers you most and the areas where you worry about cheek hollowing makes the consultation on dividing the three zones easier. If you have any questions, feel free to ask via Chat with us now.
Written by Dr. Oh Seung-min (Chief Director of O.N Clinic, graduate of Seoul National University College of Medicine, Academic Committee Chair of the Korean Society for Laser, Skin and Hair). His full background is available on the Medical Team page. First published 2026-10-21, last reviewed 2026-11-10
This article is for general information only. Suitable treatment and results may vary depending on each person's condition.