Ulthera + Fitting Lifting Stimulate Different Layers <Ulthera Prime Fit>

Ulthera + Fitting Lifting Stimulate Different Layers <Ulthera Prime Fit>

Hello.

I am Choi Won-woo, a board-certified dermatologist with 23 years of experience.

When I speak with patients about lifting treatments, I often hear comments like this:

“​I had Ulthera because I heard it was good,

but the results were less noticeable than I expected.”

That is certainly possible.

Ulthera is an effective treatment that has long been used as a standard in lifting procedures.

I have also confirmed the effects of Ulthera through numerous cases over the years.

However, aging does not occur in just one layer.

The skin sags,

fat descends,

elasticity decreases,

and the structures supporting the face become weaker.

Ulthera is a treatment that focuses on the SMAS layer among these structures.

That is why, despite being an effective treatment, there are cases in which the results may feel somewhat incomplete.

To address these aspects, we use Ulthera Prime together with Fitting Lifting.

Ulthera Prime is a treatment that creates facial “elasticity.”

Ulthera is a lifting treatment that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).

Its distinctive feature is that it delivers energy to deeper layers rather than just the skin’s surface.

In particular, it targets the fascial layer known as the SMAS layer.

This layer connects the facial skin and muscles and supports the overall facial contour.

As we age, the jawline becomes less defined,

cheek fat descends,

and the facial contour loses its definition because this structure becomes lax.

Ulthera creates thermal coagulation points in this deep layer to induce contraction and promote new collagen regeneration, producing its effects.

It is therefore clearly a beneficial treatment for people concerned about sagging.

However, there is one point worth considering.

The face does not consist only of the SMAS layer.

There is also a fat layer,

a dermal layer,

and the skin itself above it.

Therefore, while some people achieve satisfactory results with Ulthera alone, others may feel that the results are somewhat lacking.

Fitting Lifting helps bring the skin into closer contact.

As I consult with patients about Ulthera,

I sometimes hear:

“The facial contour has improved, but I wish my skin felt a little firmer.”

This is when Fitting Lifting can be used.

Fitting Lifting is a treatment that uses microwave energy to deliver thermal energy to the dermal and fat layers.

It primarily acts on the slightly more superficial fat and dermal layers than Ulthera.

In practice, Fitting Lifting can help organize unnecessarily lax fat tissue,

improve how closely the skin adheres, and induce tightening.

After treatment, many people feel that their

skin texture feels more refined,

their jawline appears more defined,

and their overall facial contour looks cleaner.

This often receives a favorable response from people with thin skin who are beginning to lose elasticity,

or from those concerned about both sagging and loose skin.

So Wells Dermatology offers Ulthera Prime Fit.

Aging does not occur in just one layer.

The SMAS layer weakens,

fat shifts,

and elasticity in the dermal layer decreases.

It is difficult to improve every layer with just one treatment.

Rather than trying to solve every issue with a single treatment,

using the appropriate energy for each layer may lead to more natural-looking results.

Wells Dermatology Design Chart

Ulthera Prime Fit is a program focused on precisely this approach.

First, Ulthera Prime stimulates the deep SMAS layer to lift the facial support structure,

and then Fitting Lifting induces tightening in the fat and dermal layers.

By way of analogy,

if Ulthera is like restoring the pillars of a collapsed building,

Fitting is closer to organizing the exterior walls and finishing touches.

Therefore, when the two treatments are performed together,

not only can sagging be improved,

but you may also expect more three-dimensional changes, including

jawline refinement,

improved skin adherence,

and improved elasticity.

It is a combination preferred by people who are concerned about sagging and elasticity at the same time.

To conclude,

lifting is not a treatment that should be chosen based solely on the name of the device.

The approach may vary depending on which layer is causing the issue,

which area is sagging first,

and the thickness of the skin and amount of fat.

Ulthera is certainly an effective treatment,

but it is not a treatment that can resolve every concern on its own.

That is why Wells Dermatology offers Ulthera Prime Fit to preserve the benefits of Ulthera while addressing areas that may be insufficiently improved.

We recommend receiving a thorough consultation regarding the changes currently occurring in your face,

which layer should be improved first,

and which combination may produce the most natural-looking results.

Thank you for reading this lengthy post.

This has been Choi Won-woo, Medical Director of Wells Dermatology.

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