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EMS + Microcurrent + LED · Handheld · ME-BPRO
메디큐브 AGE-R 부스터 프로
Multi-function device combining EMS, microcurrent and LED.
medicube (APR)
Manufacturer claimFirmness and contour · Pores and tone
Technology evidence
—Multi-function — the contributing technology cannot be separated
Product evidenceNo public product-level study found
Research protocol matchUnknown
RegulatoryUnknown
Decision snapshot
Price₩171,680
Technology categoryEMS + Microcurrent + LED (multi)
Technology evidenceNo grade
Product evidenceUnknown
Dose disclosureNone (0/8)
Protocol matchUnknown
Time burdenUnknown
Consumable lock-inUnknown
ManufacturingKorea
Separate signals only — no combined score.
Technology
EMS (muscle stimulation) · general tech evidence D
Low/medium-frequency current contracts facial muscles
Microcurrent · general tech evidence D
Micro-ampere currents intended to stimulate facial muscle and cells
LED (photobiomodulation) · general tech evidence B
Red (~630 nm) and near-infrared (~830 nm) light aimed at triggering cellular responses
Dose transparency · None (0/8)
EMS · Current (µA/mA)Not disclosed
EMS · Pulse informationNot disclosed
Microcurrent · Current (µA/mA)Not disclosed
Microcurrent · WaveformNot disclosed
Microcurrent · FrequencyNot disclosed
LED · WavelengthNot disclosed
LED · Irradiance (mW/cm²)Not disclosed
LED · Fluence (J/cm²)Not disclosed
Undisclosed values are never estimated; “Not disclosed” is itself information for comparison.
LED evidence by wavelength
LED wavelengths not published — red/NIR evidence cannot be applied
No band inherits another band’s evidence. The technology grade refers to the anti-ageing claim (red/NIR); blue is assessed separately for acne only.
Evidence
EMS (muscle stimulation) D — Muscle contraction is clear, but independent controlled studies of facial cosmetic results are rare.
Microcurrent D — Cell studies and small before/after series exist, but controlled randomised trials on skin ageing are scarce and protocols vary; reviews conclude more rigorous trials are needed.
LED (photobiomodulation) B — Several randomised controlled trials (e.g. 136 people over 15 weeks with ultrasound-measured collagen density) point the same way. Devices and doses vary, and whether home masks deliver the same dose is a separate question.
Product grade (studies of this model only): A ≥2 independent RCTs (30+ each) · B one RCT or two controlled studies · C uncontrolled, small or maker-linked. Without them the technology grade is shown, except for multi-function devices and LED without published wavelengths. Without a published dose, study results cannot be assumed to apply to this product.
Technology evidenceMulti-function — the contributing technology cannot be separated
Product evidenceUnknown (no study of this model)
Research protocol matchUnknown
Can the effect be attributed to one technology?No — multi-function, cannot be separated
Protocol match detail
WavelengthUnknown
FrequencyUnknown
IrradianceUnknown
FluenceUnknown
CurrentUnknown
Treatment timeUnknown
Treatment frequencyUnknown
Actual output is not published, so the technology evidence cannot be assumed to apply to this product. Multi-function device studies are never reused as evidence for a single technology.
Clinical studies
Studies of this model
No public product-level study found. We will add any public study the maker points to.
Marketing claim vs evidence
ClaimManufacturer claim“Firmness and contour”
EvidenceNo public study found
Measured resultNone
Independent replicationUnknown
ClaimManufacturer claim“Pores and tone”
EvidenceNo public study found
Measured resultNone
Independent replicationUnknown
Mechanism vs result
Mechanism shownPartial
Biological effect shownUnknown
Visible cosmetic result shownUnknown
Muscle contraction ≠ firmer skin. Even where effects appear, whether they need continued use is rarely measured.
An immediate “lifted” look may be muscle stimulation or swelling change; persistence is mostly unmeasured.
Check whether the product delivers the dose (J/cm²) used in trials; most products do not publish irradiance.
Outcome susceptibility to placebo / natural variation
High
This does not mean the product has no effect. It shows how easily the reported result could be influenced by expectation, time, swelling, hydration or measurement conditions.
No study compared against a control, so reported change cannot be separated from the factors below.
Natural skin variation · Hydration · Swelling · Lighting · Camera angle · Make-up · Weight change · Sleep · Menstrual cycle · Skincare used alongside · Massage effect
Before / after reliability
Unknown
A: controlled conditions + objective device measurement + blinded assessment · B: mostly controlled · C: partly · D: large lighting/angle differences · F: marketing image. Only photos checked for lighting, camera, angle, expression and distance are graded; photos alone never confirm an effect.
OWNER REALITY
What owners actually experienced
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| Topic | What the evidence says | What owners say |
|---|
| Effect Satisfied with performance | Product evidence unknown · technology — | No data |
| Use Actual use (median) | Recommended protocol unknown | No data |
| Price Owner fair price (median) | Current price ₩171,680 | No data |
| Service Satisfied with support | Warranty 12 months | No data |
Not enough owner data yet.Have you used this product? Share your experience. Answers are shown only as aggregates and no personal details are collected.
Owner answers are user reports, not findings. Verified and unverified answers are separated; under 10 responses only counts are shown, under 30 a small-sample note is added.
Treatment burden
Session time not confirmed from official instructions or a study protocol.
Must you keep using it to maintain results?Unknown
Consumable lock-inUnknown
If the effect is small, this time is a cost too. Maintenance needs are shown only when sourced.
Pricing
Retail price₩171,680Lowest observed
Estimated markupNot shown — no BOM or factory-cost basis
Lowest observed on Danawa; the official limited set lists ₩658,000 · 2026-10-02
“Estimated markup” is used only with a real BOM or factory-cost basis. This product has none, so no number is invented. The price premium above is a ratio of real retail prices.
What is inside typical build · estimated
- Electrical pulse generator
- Electrode pads (silicone / hydrogel)
- Controller and MCU
- Battery
- Replacement pads (consumable)
- Micro-ampere current generator
- Metal electrodes (spheres or bars)
- Skin-impedance sensing (some models)
- Control MCU
- Li-ion battery
- Housing
- Conductive gel (consumable)
- LED chips (red / near-infrared, tens to hundreds)
- Flexible PCB or silicone body holding the LEDs
- Driver IC and timer MCU
- Li-ion battery or wired controller
- Plastic/silicone housing, eye shielding
- USB charging cable
The usual build of devices using this technology — not a teardown of this product. The parts total (BOM) is not computed without a basis.
What are you paying for?
HardwareUnknown
CertificationUnknown
BrandUnknown
MarketingUnknown
DistributionUnknown
ConsumablesUnknown
Gap to cheapest in categoryUnknown
Not a cost breakdown. Undisclosed items stay “Unknown”.
Cheaper products in the same technology category
No cheaper product in this technology category yet.
Comparable technology category; dose similarity is mostly unknown. Output, wavelength and extras may differ. Equal grades mean neither side has stronger evidence.
Total ownership cost
Device₩171,680
Consumables (gel, pads, cartridges)Unknown
App / subscriptionUnknown
Battery replacementUnknown
1-year cost₩171,680
3-year cost₩171,680
Cost per studied protocol
No study of this model, so no cost per studied protocol is shown.
Cost per result is compared directly only between studies with the same endpoint, measurement method and duration. Ratios across different studies are not computed.
BUYING GUIDE
What to check before buying
Multi-function devices
With several technologies, the effect cannot be attributed to one of them.
Output per technologyCheck dose disclosure for each technology separately.
Studies of this modelMulti-function devices do not inherit technology evidence.
Evaluation criteria, not a product ranking.
Country · OEM/ODM
Brand🇰🇷 Korea
HQKorea
Made inKorea
Manufacturer(주)에이피알 계열 — 판매처 고시에 따라 (주)에이피알 또는 (주)에이피알 팩토리로 표기
Battery made inChina
OEM / ODMIn-house
Brand nationality and country of manufacture can differ. Country and OEM are shown only when confirmed by product notices, manuals or import data; OEM structure is never inferred.
Safety · electrical
KC is electrical/radio conformity and is not a Korean medical-device approval number.
Official warnings not yet checked from the manual. Items to check for this technology: Pacemaker contraindication · Use during pregnancy · Skin irritation · Pacemaker / implanted electronics · Eye protection / light sensitivity · Photosensitising medication
Medical device regulatory status
Korea MFDSNot confirmed — database not searched
FDAUnknown
CEUnknown
ClassUnknown
Clearance or certification is not proof of effect.
Clinical evidence
Studies of this model (graded)None
Claims and related-device studiesNone
Product evidenceUnknown
Issues
Report charging, battery, overheating, burns, app, electrode, LED, weak output, shutdowns or consumable recognition problems. Reports are reviewed before publishing and makers can reply.
Report a problemA/S
Warranty12 months
Korea serviceYes
Repair availableUnknown
International warrantyUnknown
Return policy1-year free service from purchase (normal use, Korean-market units)
Return difficultyUnknown · window ?d · opened Unknown · customer pays return Unknown · hygiene exclusion Unknown
Disclosure3/5
ASK OWNERS
Ask owners
Personal details are rejected automatically. Answers are owner experiences, not facts confirmed by AMS.
Sources
Checked 2026-10-02 · The same criteria apply to every product. Send corrections through the report page.