DeepSEE™ imaging now reaches 8mm rather than 4.5mm, allowing energy to be placed while seeing the skin's structure directly.
Written and reviewed by Dr. Lee Yumin, MeSOnBom Clinic
Hello. This is Dr. Lee Yumin of MeSOnBom Clinic.
Strong summer UV light and high temperatures are major causes of collagen denaturation within the skin and declining firmness.
There may be little visible change, but continuous exposure to dry air conditioning and heat weakens the supporting structure beneath the skin, so the facial line blurs and cheek sagging and fine lines become noticeably more apparent.
This loss of firmness is often not a matter of the surface alone but arises from structural change in the deeper dermis and the SMAS layer.
So rather than considering temporary surface care, it matters to reach the deep layers precisely and restore the supporting structure.
Ultherapy PRIME provides lifting tailored to skin structure, with real-time ultrasound imaging and improved precision.
In this piece I want to look at its core principles, how it differs from the previous Ulthera, and who it suits.
Ultherapy PRIME is a lifting treatment delivering energy to the deep layers of the skin using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).
Like a magnifying glass gathering sunlight to a point, it concentrates ultrasound at the chosen depth, forming thermal coagulation points in the dermis and the SMAS layer while minimising surface damage.
Through those points, collagen and elastin regeneration is promoted, and improvement in firmness and lifting can be expected.
Some people feel a temporary tightening immediately afterwards, with gradual change appearing as collagen remodelling proceeds.
Ultherapy PRIME keeps that principle while advancing the imaging technology and ease of treatment.
The biggest change is the upgrade to DeepSEE™, the real-time ultrasound imaging.
System processing speed has improved so the interval between energy applications is shorter, reducing overall treatment time and improving comfort.
Core principle: HIFU, unchanged.
DeepSEE™ observation depth: about 4.5mm previously, now clearly to 8mm.
Display and field of view: a wider monitor and extended view.
Processing speed: improved, shortening treatment time.
Precision: highly precise tailored treatment through visualisation of the skin's structure.
It retains the distinctive value of treating while seeing the structure within the skin directly, while advancing observation depth and accuracy a step further.
Ultherapy PRIME suits those whose facial line has blurred with skin ageing, or who are troubled by a heavier contour from cheek sagging, a double chin or marionette lines.
Skin thickness, fat distribution and the depth of the SMAS layer differ for everyone, and Ultherapy PRIME delivers energy while seeing the structure directly through real-time imaging extended to 8mm.
That reduces concern about side effects such as hollowed cheeks, making it an excellent solution for those who want highly precise, individually tailored lifting.
It is also an effective option for those who want natural change without the burden of surgery or a long recovery, and for raising firmness in thin, delicate areas such as around the brows or the neckline.
Because collagen and elastin remodelling is induced in the course of rebuilding the supporting structure, it offers comprehensive care for those hoping for improved firmness and smoother texture as well as a better contour.
Q1. When will I notice a change?
A. Some feel a temporary tightening immediately afterwards, and as collagen regeneration proceeds within the skin, gradual improvement in firmness can be expected over time.
Q2. Are the degree of lifting and its duration the same for everyone?
A. No. They can differ with skin condition, degree of ageing and lifestyle, so it matters to plan individually in consultation.
Q3. What matters most for a satisfying result?
A. The result is not decided by the device's performance alone. It requires an assessment process that reads your skin condition and the cause of your concern fully, and plans the appropriate depth and areas.
Skin ageing and a sagging contour are not simply a surface matter; declining collagen in the dermis and weakening of the SMAS layer act together.
Ultherapy PRIME is a precise treatment option that restores the supporting structure while seeing it directly.
Since skin thickness and the degree of sagging differ, planning with a specialist beforehand is the first step toward healthy, natural lifting.
Written by Dr. Lee Yumin, MeSOnBom Clinic
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