Omokgyo Dermatology Clinic Ulthera 600-Shot Review Once a Year (Department: Dermatology)

Omokgyo Dermatology Clinic Ulthera

Once-a-Year 600-Shot Review

(Department: Dermatology)

Omokgyo Dermatology Clinic (Department: Dermatology)

Hello.

I’m Kim Jin-hyun, Chief Director of YOU&I Clinic Mokdong Branch.

"If you get Ulthera once,

how many shots are appropriate?"

"I came after seeing a 600-shot review.

Can I get results like that too?"

When you search for Ulthera,

the question of ‘how many shots are appropriate’

tends to come up the most.

Some say 300 shots is good,

while others mention 600 or even 900 shots,

which can make things even more confusing.

But in fact, reviews are based on

how each person feels the treatment,

so the effects you experience

are bound to be different.

Today, I’ll explain Ulthera Prime’s features,

a study analyzing actual patient satisfaction,

and treatment methods that can help improve

satisfaction with lifting procedures,

so if you read for just 3 minutes,

I think it will be helpful.

Table of Contents
1. Ulthera Prime: What has changed? 2. Patient satisfaction with Ulthera seen through research 3. Treatment methods that improve satisfaction

1. Ulthera Prime: What has changed?

Omokgyo Dermatology Clinic (Department: Dermatology)

Ulthera Prime is the upgraded version

of the original Ulthera,

and it is a second-generation lifting device.

The biggest difference lies in the visualization system.

You can clearly check up to 8 mm deep into the skin

through a large monitor while delivering ultrasound.

Thanks to a screen that is 35% larger than before

and an ultrasound field that is twice as wide,

the treatment area can be targeted more accurately,

and by removing visual noise,

stable treatment has become possible.

In addition, the faster touch response speed

has shortened treatment time,

and both pain-relief functions and collagen regeneration

capability have improved further.

The principle is to deliver high-intensity focused ultrasound

to a specific depth in the skin,

creating thermal coagulation points (TCPs)

between 60 and 70 degrees.

This stimulation induces collagen regeneration

and gradually creates a lifting effect.

However, immediately after the procedure,

only some immediate effects are visible,

and the main changes usually appear gradually

2 to 4 weeks later, as collagen is actively produced.

The effects generally last from 6 months

to more than 1 year,

and elasticity can be maintained

through regular treatments.

2. Patient satisfaction with Ulthera seen through research

Omokgyo Dermatology Clinic (Department: Dermatology)

To show more objective data on Ulthera satisfaction,

I brought one related study.

Patient satisfaction following treatment

with micro-focused ultrasound with visualization

A retrospective cross-sectional study

This paper was published in 2024 in Skin Research and

Technology,

and it is a retrospective cross-sectional study

of 98 patients who underwent Ulthera (MFU-V) treatment.

To start with the key findings,

about two-thirds of respondents said they were

satisfied or very satisfied with the treatment results,

and

71.4% said they would recommend it to others.

Fig 1 (A, B) Distribution of treatment areas and number of treatment areas for Ulthera

What was interesting was the relationship

between the ‘number of treatment areas’

and ‘satisfaction.’

The study found that satisfaction tended to increase

in a statistically significant way as the number

of treated areas increased.

In the group that received treatment in all 4 areas,

84.6% were satisfied,

while in the group that received treatment in only 1 area,

only 47.4% were satisfied.

This can be interpreted to mean that a treatment covering

the whole face has a greater perceived effect

than a partial treatment.

Another point worth noting is the relationship

between effect duration and satisfaction.

Fig 5 (A, B) Time of effect onset-satisfaction / Number of treatment areas-satisfaction

In the group where the effect lasted 12 months,

87.1% were satisfied,

but in the group where it lasted only 6 months,

only 53.8% were satisfied.

In other words, rather than ending with a one-time treatment,

continuing to manage and extend the effects

is more favorable in terms of satisfaction.

As for side effects from the procedure,

pain and stinging were the most common at 57.9%,

followed by skin redness at 47.4%

and swelling at 26.3%,

but most were temporary reactions

and were unrelated to satisfaction.

Overall, the conclusion is that receiving treatment

in enough areas with an appropriate number of shots

and maintaining care on a yearly basis

is key to increasing satisfaction.

3. Treatment methods that improve satisfaction

Omokgyo Dermatology Clinic (Department: Dermatology)

As confirmed in the study,

Ulthera satisfaction can vary greatly depending

on the treatment method.

The most basic approach is Ulthera Prime alone.

For localized concerns such as the jawline or double chin,

300 shots are typical,

while for full-face care including nasolabial folds,

deep cheek area, and jawline,

about 600 shots is generally recommended.

Looking at the study result that satisfaction increased

as the number of treated areas increased,

600 shots covering the entire face should be better

in terms of perceived effect. ^^

Another option is to combine it with other procedures.

For example, one combination is Ulthera Prime 100 shots

with Shurink Universe 300–400 shots together,

and InMode Forma mode can also be added

selectively.

Another method is to combine Ulthera Prime 200 shots

with full-face InMode FX,

and if needed, contour injections can also

be considered together.

Because the appropriate number of shots and combinations

differ depending on skin thickness, degree of sagging,

and treatment goals,

a personalized plan through a thorough diagnosis

is necessary.

So far, I’ve explained the features of Ulthera Prime,

a patient satisfaction study,

and various ways it can be used in treatment.

The key point is not simply the number of shots,

but

that the appropriate number of shots for your skin condition

and consistent care determine satisfaction.

So if you are considering Ulthera,

I recommend finding the direction that suits you best

through sufficient consultation and continuing to manage it regularly.

Thank you for reading this long post.

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