Hello.
I am Director Hwang Jeong-hwan of Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch.
Have you ever looked at your profile in the mirror and noticed that the area below your cheeks has sagged, blurring your jawline,
or that a double chin has become prominent, making your entire face feel heavy?
"I'm looking into HIFU lifting, but there are so many types and such a wide price range that
I'm confused about which procedure to choose.
I'm especially curious about how Ultherapy Prime differs from other lifting procedures,
and why it is classified as a premium lifting treatment."
I frequently encounter these inquiries in the consultation room.
There are various types of lifting devices on the market that use the HIFU principle.
Even when using the same ultrasound energy, there are significant differences between devices in terms of observation methods, energy delivery accuracy, and maintenance duration. Among these, the Ulthera line is the only equipment that performs procedures while checking the internal skin structure with real-time ultrasound imaging.
In particular, the Gangnam Ultherapy Prime is a 2nd-generation device that is an upgraded version of the existing Ulthera, with significantly improved observation depth and precision.
Today, I will explain the principles behind how Ultherapy Prime approaches lifting,
why DeepSEE real-time imaging is the decisive difference,
and how the 3-depth tip system is utilized.
What is Gangnam Ultherapy Prime?
👉 Gangnam Ultherapy Prime is a 2nd-generation Ulthera device developed by Merz in the U.S. It is a precision lifting procedure that delivers HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) to the SMAS fascia layer to induce tissue contraction and collagen regeneration, while directly checking the treatment layer with DeepSEE real-time ultrasound imaging.
Ulthera is the original brand of HIFU lifting.
It is the first HIFU aesthetic device that adapted the HIFU surgical equipment used to destroy cancer cells for the field of skin aesthetics, and it has become the standard for HIFU lifting.
Ultherapy Prime is a next-generation model developed by Merz, the company that created the original Ulthera.
While maintaining the same 3-depth tip system (4.5mm, 3.0mm, 1.5mm) as the existing Ulthera,
it has established itself as a 2nd-generation Ulthera device with significantly improved real-time ultrasound imaging, observation depth, treatment speed, and pain management.
Points where Ultherapy Prime is upgraded compared to the existing Ulthera
👉 Ultherapy Prime is a next-generation device with significantly improved precision and convenience compared to the existing Ulthera in four areas: expanded observation depth, expanded ultrasound field, improved treatment speed, and expanded utilization of the 1.5mm tip.
Expanded observation depth (4.5mm → 8mm)
While the existing Ulthera could observe in real-time up to a depth of 4.5mm,
Ultherapy Prime can check up to 8mm.
Because the skin layers can be identified much more clearly,
customized treatment is possible by concentrating energy only on the necessary areas according to individual skin conditions and the degree of aging.
Expanded ultrasound field
It provides an ultrasound field that is about twice as wide as the existing Ulthera.
It allows for a wider view of the skin structure in the treatment area,
making it easier for the practitioner to make accurate judgments.
Treatment speed improved by about 20%
The treatment speed has become about 20% faster, shortening the session time.
The burden of pain has also been reduced, making it an improvement that allows even those with thin or sensitive skin
to receive treatment without hesitation.
Expanded utilization of the 1.5mm tip
The 1.5mm tip, which had relatively low utilization in the existing Ulthera,
is actively used in Prime for pore improvement and skin texture management.
Since you can get both lifting and skin texture management in one procedure,
the scope of application has been greatly expanded.
Why is DeepSEE real-time ultrasound imaging the decisive difference?
👉 DeepSEE is a system that delivers energy accurately to the SMAS fascia layer while checking the skin structure in real-time via ultrasound imaging during the procedure, and it is the decisive differentiator of the Ulthera line that other HIFU lifting devices do not have.
The decisive difference between HIFU lifting devices
Most HIFU lifting devices on the market deliver energy to a pre-set depth without real-time ultrasound imaging.
Since the practitioner relies on sensation and experience without being able to see the internal skin structure directly,
there may be variations in results depending on individual skin thickness and the location of the SMAS.
DeepSEE's real-time verification method
DeepSEE performs the procedure while checking the internal skin layer structure in real-time through an ultrasound image screen during the procedure.
With the 19-inch VIVID large screen, you can deliver energy to the exact layer while checking the location and thickness of the SMAS fascia layer,
as well as the location of nerves and blood vessels.
Stability of treatment results
Real-time image verification affects the stability of results in three ways.
First, energy is delivered to the exact layer according to individual skin structure.
Second, the procedure is performed while avoiding nerves and blood vessels, ensuring stability.
Third, customized approaches can be taken for the fat layer, fascia layer, and dermis layer respectively, reducing result variations.
Impact on maintenance duration
When accurate energy delivery is achieved, collagen regeneration and tissue contraction settle stably,
and results lasting 12 to 18 months are confirmed with a single session.
How to utilize the 3-depth tip system
👉 Ultherapy Prime uses a 3-depth system that combines three types of tips—the 4.5mm SMAS tip, 3.0mm dermis tip, and 1.5mm superficial tip—according to individual skin thickness and area, approaching both lifting and skin texture management.
4.5mm SMAS tip - Deep fascia lifting
Energy is delivered to the SMAS fascia layer with the deepest 4.5mm tip.
As the deep fascia contracts, fundamental lifting that supports the facial skeleton occurs,
and a collagen regeneration response is induced, allowing the results to settle over time.
3.0mm dermis tip - Dermal collagen regeneration
Energy is delivered to the dermis layer with the 3.0mm tip.
As dermal collagen regeneration becomes active, surface elasticity improves,
and the process proceeds in a direction where the thinned dermis recovers from the inside.
1.5mm superficial tip - Skin texture and pore management
Energy is delivered to the superficial dermis layer with the 1.5mm tip.
This is a tip whose utilization has been greatly expanded in Prime,
allowing for layer-specific approaches specialized for skin texture improvement and pore management.
Individualized combinations
The three tips are combined and used according to individual skin thickness and the degree of aging.
Just as there are combinations with a high proportion of 4.5mm tips for women and combinations with a high proportion of 3.0mm and 1.5mm tips for men,
the tip ratio is adjusted according to skin characteristics,
and the approach method differs for areas with more fat versus thinner areas.
Gangnam Ultherapy Prime lineup
👉 At the Gangnam branch, we operate Ultherapy Prime with 100-shot, 300-shot, and 600-shot options,
and the procedure is performed in a design-based manner where the number of shots can be selected according to the area range and degree of sagging.
Results last for 12 to 18 months with a single session,
and the collagen regeneration response settles over 2 to 3 months after the procedure.
You can check the lifting sensation due to initial tissue contraction immediately after the procedure,
and the most distinct results settle in at the 2 to 3-month mark.
Options that suit your degree of sagging and area range
will be reviewed together during the pre-procedure consultation.
Who is Ultherapy Prime suitable for?
Those whose cheeks and jawline have sagged, making their facial impression look heavy
Those who are concerned about their profile due to a prominent double chin
Those who want a precision procedure performed while watching real-time images
Those who want premium lifting that lasts for more than 12 months
Those who have tried lifting their eyebrows or jawline with their hands
Those who want lifting that reaches the fascia layer without surgery
Side effects of Gangnam Ultherapy Prime and things to know in advance
👉 Gangnam Ultherapy Prime is a verified lifting procedure based on long-term clinical data, but individual skin condition, energy control, and the practitioner's judgment have a significant impact on the stability of the results.
Immediately after the procedure, light redness, micro-swelling,
and brief soreness and tenderness may appear in the facial area.
Generally, these resolve naturally within 1 to 2 days.
Rarely, minor bruising or sensory abnormalities may appear after the procedure,
but most recover naturally.
Since the collagen regeneration response follows a flow that settles over 2 to 3 months after the procedure,
the results proceed in a way that becomes more distinct as time passes rather than immediately after the procedure.
Although it is a procedure that utilizes DeepSEE real-time imaging,
energy control and tip selection are performed under the guidance of experienced medical staff because the practitioner's judgment has a significant impact on the results.
For one week after the procedure, it is good for recovery stability to refrain from saunas, jjimjilbangs (Korean dry saunas), strenuous exercise, smoking, drinking,
and meridian massages, and washing your face with lukewarm water is recommended for a few days after the procedure.
If any of the following apply to you, the procedure may be restricted or
prior confirmation may be required, so please inform us during the consultation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you have metal implants or plastic surgery prosthetics in the treatment area
If you have active herpes, infection, or wounds in the treatment area
If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or keloid tendency
If you are using electronic medical devices such as a pacemaker
If you are regularly taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents
⚠️ Precautions before and after Ultherapy Prime procedure
👉 Ultherapy Prime is a procedure where recovery speed and the stability of the collagen response vary depending on pre-procedure condition management and post-procedure heat stimulation recovery management.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When can I see the results of Gangnam Ultherapy Prime?
You can check the lifting sensation due to initial tissue contraction immediately after the procedure.
The full-scale collagen regeneration response settles over 2 to 3 months after the procedure,
gradually making elasticity and line improvements more distinct,
and the results last for 12 to 18 months with a single session.
Q. How is Ultherapy Prime different from the existing Ulthera?
It is a next-generation model developed by Merz, the same manufacturer.
The basic principles are the same, but the observation depth has been expanded from 4.5mm to 8mm,
the ultrasound field has become twice as wide, the treatment speed is 20% faster,
and the utilization of the 1.5mm tip has been expanded, significantly improving precision and convenience.
Q. What is the difference between Ultherapy Prime and Shurink?
Both procedures use the HIFU principle, but there is a decisive difference.
Ultherapy Prime performs the procedure while checking the skin structure with DeepSEE real-time ultrasound imaging,
while Shurink's strengths are uniform energy delivery and fast treatment speed using MP mode instead of an imaging function.
If precise layer-by-layer approach and long maintenance duration are the priority, Ultherapy Prime is suitable,
and if an accessible approach and fast treatment speed are the priority, Shurink is suitable.
Q. How much pain is there with Ultherapy Prime?
Compared to the existing Ulthera, the treatment speed has become faster and the burden of pain has decreased.
It is performed after applying anesthetic cream before the procedure, and while you may feel hot sensations and brief soreness,
it has been improved so that even those with thin or sensitive skin can receive it with less burden than before.
Q. How many sessions do I need?
Results last for 12 to 18 months with a single session,
so you can maintain a stable lifting state with management about once a year.
If the degree of sagging is severe or you want to maximize the results,
repeated procedures at 3 to 6-month intervals are considered.
Q. Is there downtime after the procedure?
Redness and micro-swelling resolve within 1 to 2 days, and there is no hindrance to daily life the next day.
You only need to refrain from saunas and strenuous exercise for one week after the procedure.
Q. Can I receive it together with Thermage?
The two procedures can be performed in parallel because they approach different layers.
Ultherapy Prime is specialized for SMAS fascia layer lifting,
and Thermage is specialized for dermal layer collagen tightening, so you can expect synergistic anti-aging when performed together.
The order and interval of the procedures are decided during the pre-procedure consultation.
HIFU lifting devices have the same principles, but they are procedures that show significant differences in observation methods, precision,
and maintenance duration.
If most HIFU devices on the market deliver energy to a pre-set depth without real-time imaging,
the Ulthera line is the only premium method that performs procedures while checking the skin structure with real-time ultrasound imaging.
Gangnam Ultherapy Prime is a 2nd-generation Ulthera device developed by Merz in the U.S.,
and it is a precision lifting procedure that utilizes the 4.5mm, 3.0mm, and 1.5mm 3-depth tips
precisely according to individual skin while checking the SMAS fascia layer with DeepSEE real-time imaging.
With the Prime device, which has been upgraded in four directions: expanded observation depth, expanded ultrasound field, improved treatment speed, and expanded utilization of the 1.5mm tip compared to the existing Ulthera,
you can get both lifting and skin texture management in one session.
At the Gangnam branch, in addition to Ultherapy Prime, various procedures for facial line and
elasticity management are also operated.
Shurink Universe, which approaches with a different principle than HIFU,
Thermage, which is specialized for dermal collagen tightening,
and even collagen boosters, which are considered when deep volume recovery is needed,
options that you can combine according to your goals and degree of sagging are prepared.
The direction that suits your degree of sagging and facial line
will be checked directly during the consultation.
If you want SMAS lifting performed while watching with real-time ultrasound,
or if you want to organize your facial lines from the foundation with premium lifting,
please feel free to visit Cleor Clinic Gangnam Branch.
Even before deciding on a procedure, through a pre-procedure consultation,
you can examine the current state of your face together.
※ This content is for general information purposes only, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on accurate diagnosis and whether to proceed with the procedure through consultation with a specialist.
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