Gangnam Station Ultherapy Prime: A Complete Guide from Effects to Precautions – Dermatology Specialist in Samseong-dong

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Although individual differences exist, human skin gradually begins to sag once people reach their mid-to-late 20s, and the degree of sagging increases as aging progresses.

Significant sagging can make the face appear older overall and can also negatively affect its appearance, which is why many people consider lifting treatments.

Surgical methods are well known, but they can be burdensome and it is often difficult to take an extended period of time off, so many people look for less demanding alternatives.

Today, we would like to introduce Gangnam Station Ultherapy Prime for those individuals.

The foundation of skin elasticity begins with collagen.

Ultherapy is a method that delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound energy to the fascial layer beneath the skin.

Ultrasound set to approximately 60–70°C to promote collagen activation reaches the fascial layer, activates collagen, and can thereby help improve various concerns.

Because collagen basically helps maintain elasticity, this technology can improve sagging as well as help smooth and refine the overall contours of the face.

What is the difference between Ultherapy and Ultherapy Prime?

Gangnam Station Ultherapy Prime is an enhanced version of this technology, with the main difference being the range to which the ultrasound can reach.

The ultrasound reach of conventional Ultherapy is approximately 4.5 mm beneath the skin, whereas Prime extends this to 8 mm, allowing regeneration to take place from deeper layers.

However, the important point is not simply reaching as deeply as possible, but delivering ultrasound precisely to locations suited to each person’s facial thickness and structure.

Ultherapy Prime’s enhanced imaging capabilities not only allow the individual’s facial structure and shape to be assessed precisely, but also help ensure that energy is delivered accurately to the planned locations while the treatment area is monitored in real time.

There is no need for an extended recovery period after the treatment.

Gangnam Station Ultherapy Prime is a noninvasive method performed externally using ultrasound, so a specific recovery period is generally not required after treatment.

Therefore, you can continue with your daily activities immediately afterward without significant difficulty.

The effects of the ultrasound gradually begin to appear after about one month, and after three months, lifting and more defined facial contours can be clearly observed.

Since the more elastic condition lasts for approximately one year, this can be considered a suitable method for people who cannot spend a great deal of time on maintenance.

This method may be beneficial when combined with another treatment.

For people undergoing ultrasound lifting, injections that may be used alongside it are sometimes recommended depending on the circumstances.

Since most people who visit for Ultherapy Prime are seeking lifting because of sagging, we recommend combining it with Line Dermotoxin.

Dermotoxin is a technique that involves diluting the commonly known Botox substance and injecting a small amount thinly beneath the skin.

It can help improve fine lines while also refining the skin’s texture and providing a lifting effect, making it a suitable option when sagging or fine wrinkles are a concern.

How long do the effects last?

As mentioned earlier, Gangnam Station Ultherapy Prime lasts for approximately one year, although individual results may vary, so treatment about once a year may be sufficient.

Line Dermotoxin lasts for approximately three months, so its duration is shorter, but its effects appear in about one week, which may make it useful when care is needed urgently.

If you received it together with Ultherapy, the duration may be extended. When you wish to undergo the treatment again, we recommend consulting with a medical professional.

Are there any side effects after treatment?

Because Line Dermotoxin involves injections, slight swelling or bruising may occur at the injection site, but it usually subsides quickly.

Ultherapy may cause pain during the procedure, but with the use of numbing cream or similar measures, it is generally tolerable, so there is no need to be overly concerned.

There may also be swelling or a feeling of heat for several days, but the symptoms subside within as little as two days and, even in prolonged cases, within one week, so there is generally no need for significant concern.

What precautions should be taken after treatment?

For stable regeneration, you should avoid any activities that may irritate the skin after Gangnam Station Ultherapy Prime treatment.

This includes washing your face, so avoid washing directly for approximately 48 hours. If necessary, after consulting with a medical professional, you should limit care to gently wiping the skin with a wet towel.

Naturally, you should also avoid procedures such as peeling or massage.

You should also avoid exposure to strong ultraviolet rays, so use sunscreen at all times. When the sunlight is particularly strong, we recommend refraining from going outdoors.

High-temperature environments such as spas and saunas can also be harmful, so we recommend avoiding visits during the period specified in your instructions.