Jamsil Station Dermatology: Ultherapy Prime — How Is It Different from the Original Ultherapy? What’s the Difference from Thermage FLX?

Ultherapy Prime Newly Introduced

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Looking at your face in the mirror, you may have felt at least once that your facial contours look more sagging and less defined than before. In particular, as we age, the skin loses elasticity and the structures that support the face weaken, making these changes even more noticeable~ Ultherapy Prime is a more precise and safer advanced lifting device created for people with these concerns. Today, let’s take a look at the second-generation Ultherapy, Ultherapy Prime:)

Ultherapy Prime Newly Introduced

What Is Ultherapy Prime?

Ultherapy Prime is a lifting treatment that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to deliver energy deep into the skin. While it does not damage the skin surface, it can precisely target the intended area by delivering energy while viewing real-time ultrasound images! This helps reduce unnecessary stimulation while increasing effectiveness.

Especially important is that the energy is delivered all the way to the SMAS layer. The SMAS layer is an elastic structure located between the skin and the muscles, and it is the area where sagging becomes more pronounced as aging progresses. Ultherapy directly stimulates this deep layer, not simply pulling the surface but lifting the entire facial contour line to encourage a natural-looking lift.

<Ultherapy Prime>

• Uses high-intensity focused ultrasound / delivers energy deep into the skin

• Real-time ultrasound imaging / allows precise targeting of the treatment area

• No damage to the skin surface / energy delivered to the SMAS layer

What Is Ultherapy Prime?

Improvement Points of Ultherapy Prime

Compared with the original Ultherapy, you may be most curious about what has been improved. First, the resolution of the ultrasound imaging has been enhanced, allowing the layers within the skin to be seen more clearly. As a result, the treatment area can be identified more accurately, improving safety and reducing unnecessary damage. This is an important factor that can increase your satisfaction!

Another difference is the improved handpiece. It is designed to allow precise access not only to wide areas such as the facial contour, but also to curved areas such as the eye area and jawline, further enhancing the practitioner’s control. Therefore, one of the features of Ultherapy Prime is that it can deliver more delicate and comfortable treatment than before, while also providing more uniform results.

<Improvement Points of Ultherapy Prime>

• Upgraded ultrasound image resolution

• More precise identification of the target layer / improved safety

• Improved lifting handpiece / finer control

• Enhanced stability in skin contact

Improvement Points of Ultherapy Prime

Three Tip Sizes of Ultherapy Prime

Ultherapy Prime uses three different tip depths. The 1.5 mm tip targets the epidermis and upper dermis, making it effective for fine lines and improving skin texture. Because it stimulates layers close to the skin surface, it is suitable for thinner areas!

The 3.0 mm tip stimulates the dermis and fat layer, helping restore elasticity and improve volume.

Finally, the 4.5 mm tip reaches the SMAS layer, which is key for improving sagging and correcting facial contours. By tightening this deep layer, it can help improve jawline and cheek sagging! When these tips at different depths are properly combined, it becomes possible to achieve dimensional lifting from skin texture to contour, resulting in a much more natural and customized outcome than treatment at a single level.

Three Tip Sizes of Ultherapy Prime

Differences from Thermage FLX

When discussing lifting devices, Thermage FLX is a comparison that always comes up. Thermage is a device that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to stimulate the dermis and encourage collagen regeneration, with strengths in improving skin texture and reducing wrinkles. In contrast, Ultherapy Prime uses ultrasound to reach the deeper SMAS layer, making it effective at directly tightening facial contours.

Simply put, Thermage focuses on improving skin quality and wrinkles, while Ultherapy focuses on lifting and refining contours. Because the target layers and mechanisms of the two devices are different, the choice may vary depending on the desired results. It is important to create a customized plan based on skin condition and improvement goals:)

Differences from Thermage FLX

Synergistic Effects When Combined

Then what happens if Thermage FLX and Ultherapy Prime are performed together? To begin with, the synergistic effect can be maximized. If Thermage stimulates the skin surface and dermis to help improve elasticity and wrinkles, Ultherapy tightens the SMAS layer and refines the contours, allowing both the surface and deeper layers to be managed at the same time! As a result, you can achieve dimensional changes in skin texture, elasticity, and facial contours.

In particular, when reduced elasticity and sagging contours are progressing together, combining the two devices may provide greater satisfaction. However, the appropriate combination may differ depending on each person’s skin condition, age, and desired improvement effects, so it is advisable to establish a customized plan through consultation with a specialist. If you want natural and harmonious changes, considering the advantages of both procedures together can also be a good choice.

<Synergistic Effects When Combined>

• Lifting by skin layer / simultaneous improvement in elasticity and contours

• Harmony between skin texture and contours / smoother facial shape

• Increased longevity / anti-aging lifting

Synergistic Effects When Combined

New Ultherapy, Ultherapy Prime, an improved version of the original Ultherapy