Ulthera Prime vs Thermage: Comparison of Effects and Differences

'Ulthera Prime? Thermage?

I heard both are good...

Which one is better for me??'

Among people asking about lifting procedures, if you were to pick the two devices they ask about most often, I think they would be Ulthera Prime and Thermage.

They are both so well known that they are immediately mentioned when people talk about lifting procedures.

In fact, these two lifting treatments work in completely different ways inside the skin. Because of that, the effects you see after lifting are also different.

So you may be wondering how they differ and which one is more suitable for your skin.

Today, I’ll compare Ulthera Prime and Thermage by explaining how their principles and effects differ.

I hope you read this before deciding on a lifting procedure.

Table of Contents

• What is Ulthera Prime lifting?

• What is Thermage lifting?

• Can they be done together?

Ulthera Prime Thermage What is Ulthera Prime lifting?

Ulthera Prime uses ultrasound (HIFU) to deliver energy to the SMAS layer (the fascial layer), the deepest layer within the skin.

This SMAS layer is like the framework that supports the face. As we age, this layer becomes loose, the jawline sags, and nasolabial folds deepen.

Simply put, it can be thought of as a lifting treatment that tightens a structure that has become weakened.

Ulthera Prime is an upgraded version of Ulthera, with improved treatment accuracy.

The ultrasound, which previously could see only up to a depth of 4.5 mm, can now see up to 8 mm, allowing even people with thicker skin to have energy delivered while accurately visualizing the skin layers.

In addition, compared with the previous Ulthera, pain is reduced and energy concentration is increased, improving lifting efficiency.

Ulthera Prime What is Thermage lifting?

If Ulthera Prime is a lifting treatment that builds up the inner structure of the skin, Thermage refines the dermis, the layer above it that contains the most collagen.

As we age, the amount of collagen in the dermis decreases, and the dermal structure becomes lax.

Thermage uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to evenly heat the dermis, and that heat contracts and regenerates collagen to improve skin texture.

If Ulthera is a lifting treatment that "tightens from within," Thermage is a lifting treatment that "smooths the surface like ironing it out."

That is why Thermage is good for improving skin texture, fine wrinkles, and pores.

Ulthera Prime Thermage Can they be done together?

As explained above, Ulthera Prime and Thermage work at different locations within the skin and use different principles.

So many people ask whether the two procedures can be done together.

To answer first: yes, the two treatments are often combined.

Ulthera Prime helps define facial contours such as the jawline and lower cheeks, while Thermage helps tighten skin that has sagged due to lack of elasticity.

Because the two treatments tend to produce greater synergy when done together than when done separately, people who are concerned about both facial contours and skin texture often have them done together.

Today, we compared Ulthera Prime and Thermage lifting and also talked about whether they can be done together.

Lifting treatments are most effective when you receive the ones your face needs most.

If one lifting treatment alone can provide the effect you want, then one treatment is enough. But depending on your skin condition, some people may benefit more from combining treatments.

Therefore, rather than assuming a combination is always better, please first check whether it is suitable for your skin.

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