Written by a Board-Certified Dermatologist in Gongdeok: Differences Between Ultherapy PRIME and the Original Ultherapy, with a Summary of Their Effects

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If you are interested in lifting treatments, you have probably heard the name “Ultherapy” at least once.

Because it is such a well-known treatment, we often receive questions like this during consultations.

“Doctor, what is the difference between

Ultherapy and

Ultherapy PRIME?”

Even though some time has passed since PRIME was released, many people are still unsure whether only the name has changed

or whether there are actual differences in the treatment method or results.

So today, for those considering Ultherapy, I will clearly and simply summarize the key differences between Ultherapy and Ultherapy PRIME,

including the areas where you may actually notice a difference.

Please stay with me for just a moment. :)

Gongdeok Dermatology Specialist

1. Ultherapy PRIME,

What is the biggest difference from the original Ultherapy?

The conclusion is simple:

The size and image quality of the ultrasound screen that the doctor views during treatment have improved dramatically.

The reason Ultherapy has remained popular for so long is its “DeepSee” technology, which allows the doctor to view the inside of the skin in real time during treatment.

Unlike other devices, it can be used while directly checking the treatment area visually. ^^

In fact, because the original Ultherapy was released quite some time ago, its monitor was relatively small at 15 inches,

and the ultrasound images contained a fair amount of noise, making it less than easy to identify the skin layers.

Ultherapy PRIME has completely improved this essential ultrasound display.

The monitor has increased to 19 inches, making the ultrasound screen itself twice as large, and the filter function makes the image exceptionally clear without noise.

It is now possible to perform treatment while viewing inside the skin very clearly, down to a depth of 8 mm.

Gongdeok Dermatology Specialist

2. What benefits can be felt during treatment?

The biggest benefit patients notice is that the improved clarity of the screen enhances the accuracy and safety of the treatment.

If the previous screen was somewhat blurry,

PRIME feels as though you are wearing glasses with a prescription perfectly suited to your eyes—the view becomes completely clear.

Because the doctor can accurately view the skin layers and adjust the energy precisely,

concerns about side effects such as cheek hollowing or burns are reduced, and the lifting results can be more consistent. ^^

As a result, only the necessary areas can be precisely targeted without excessive stimulation, which noticeably reduces the pain patients experience.

Gongdeok Dermatology Specialist

3. What should you consider when choosing a clinic?

The most important things in an Ultherapy treatment are using genuine equipment and tips, and above all, the practitioner’s level of experience.

Even if the equipment has improved, applying pulses uniformly without sufficiently considering the patient’s skin condition or facial structure

can lead to side effects such as cheek hollowing or an uneven facial contour, and may also reduce treatment satisfaction.

The thickness of the skin differs from one area of the face to another, and the distribution of fat and patterns of sagging also vary,

so I do not believe it is appropriate to treat everyone in exactly the same way.

That is why, at Timeless Mapo Main Clinic, we do not simply assess patients by looking at their faces during the consultation.

We carefully examine each patient’s skin condition and facial structure by directly feeling the face with our fingertips.

We then flexibly adjust the treatment plan each time based on the results of that assessment.

I believe this careful approach ultimately creates that small but meaningful difference in results.

Today, we looked at the differences between the original Ultherapy and PRIME.

I hope this was at least somewhat helpful for those of you considering an Ultherapy treatment.

To provide results you can remain satisfied with over time,

we will continue to offer only the care that is truly necessary.

This was Timeless Dermatology Mapo Main Clinic.

Gongdeok Dermatology Specialist

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