Ulthera Prime: 10 Honest Answers for a Successful Lifting Treatment

Hello.

This is Whee Young-jin from Beautys Doctors.

Ulthera, the name synonymous with lifting.

Interest in the recently upgraded

Ulthera Prime

is really intense.

As the device has improved,

expectations have grown as well,

but there are still many people who hesitate

because of concerns about pain

or hollowing of the cheeks.

Today,

based on what I actually explain in the clinic,

I’ll sort out the myths and truths

about Ulthera without holding back.

1. The principle of Ulthera Prime

Just like meat shrinks when it is grilled

Many people

wonder how Ulthera lifts the skin.

Simply put,

it is similar to the way pork belly shrinks

when it is placed on a grill and heated.

Without affecting the skin surface,

just as a magnifying glass gathers light,

the ultrasound energy

is delivered accurately

deep into the SMAS layer (the fascia layer).

When a thermal coagulation point forms in that area,

the tissue immediately contracts

and gains firmness.

Tightening the loosened skin from within with heat—

that is the essence of Ulthera.

2. Immediate change vs. long-term effect

“When do the results appear?”

This is the question people ask most often.

Ulthera has two peaks.

■ Immediately after the procedure (Stage 1)

As the tissue contracts immediately

in response to heat,

you can feel right away

that the facial line looks more defined.

This is also why some people choose Ulthera

before an important appointment.

■ Long-term effect (Stage 2)

The real change begins

about one month after the procedure.

New collagen fills in the coagulated area,

and over time,

it acts like a strong support structure

that firmly holds up the face.

Usually,

the best results are seen

between 3 and 6 months.

3. Concerns about pain

A tingling sensation can be managed with local injection anesthesia

The unique

“tingling sensation like being struck on the bone”

with Ulthera

makes many people hesitate

or even give up on the procedure.

Ulthera Prime

has been sped up compared to the previous version,

so the time the energy stays in one place has been reduced,

but it is still not a pain-free procedure.

Still,

you do not need to worry too much.

We do not use only topical anesthetic cream;

we also combine it with local injection anesthesia.

By blocking the pathway of pain in advance,

you can complete the procedure comfortably

even without being asleep.

4. Effective areas

Lower cheeks · nasolabial folds · jawline are key

Ulthera is not a treatment that improves skin texture;

its main purpose is to lift heavy tissue upward.

The areas where it works best are:

Lower cheeks (bulldog cheeks)

Sagging tissue that hangs down beside the mouth

Nasolabial folds

Lines that deepen as the cheek area descends

Jawline

The area where the boundary between the face and neck becomes blurred

When applied to sagging areas due to the weight of fat,

Ulthera satisfaction tends to be highest.

You may also feel that the face looks

smaller overall.

5. Precautions

Ulthera Prime is

one of the more powerful lifting devices

in terms of energy.

That is why

the operator’s skill is more important than anything else.

In particular,

when performing neck lifting,

the central neck area,

where the thyroid gland is located,

must never be treated.

Also,

you must accurately identify the pathways

where the main facial nerves pass,

and deliver the energy while avoiding them

for safe, high-quality results.

6. Cumulative effect

Think of it as adding more fishing lines

“Does it last forever after one treatment?”

Unfortunately,

aging does not stop.

I explain it like this.

When you first get Ulthera,

it is like having fishing lines

pulled tight and set in place.

But as time passes,

it gradually loosens like a rubber band.

If you add Ulthera periodically before the effect completely disappears,

it is like continuously adding new fishing lines,

so the lifting effect builds up layer by layer.

As a result,

it can help slow the pace of aging.

7. The misconception about hollowing

It is not the device’s fault, but a failure of design

Many people worry that Ulthera will make them look like a skull.

But this is not a problem with the device.

It is a problem with the design.

If energy is delivered to areas that do not have enough fat,

hollowing of the cheeks is naturally unavoidable.

With Ulthera,

the areas that should be treated

and the areas that must absolutely be avoided

are clearly different.

Knowing that boundary—

that is the doctor’s skill.

8. Aftercare

What matters more than special care is keeping it natural

Ulthera is a procedure

that does not injure the skin surface.

So right after the procedure,

you can wash your face and apply makeup right away.

People sometimes ask

whether massage is okay,

but to let the heat energy settle stably,

for about one week,

please avoid excessive deep-tissue massage

or saunas.

Other than that,

there are no restrictions on daily life.

It is a procedure that truly fits the description

of a discreet lifting treatment.

💡 Dr. Whee Young-jin’s lifting tip

To maximize the effect of Ulthera Prime,

you should not simply pull everything tighter.

① Harmony with combination treatments

With Ulthera,

reduce the sagging areas (Reduce),

and fill in the sunken areas

with filler or Juvelook (Volume),

and the face will look

most three-dimensional

and youthful.

② Understand the client’s needs

If someone wants to define the jawline,

but you focus only on the nasolabial folds,

their satisfaction will inevitably drop.

The point that bothers them most

when they look in the mirror,

choosing a design that precisely targets that area

is more important than anything else.

Lifting is done by the device,

but the result

is determined by the doctor’s eyes and hands.

Your precious face,

Beautys Doctors

will design it more precisely

and safely for you.

Thank you for reading.

This was Whee Young-jin.