Ultherapy Prime is the latest, upgraded version of the original FDA-cleared non-surgical lifting treatment. It is available in South Korea. It uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to target the SMAS layer. This is the same layer addressed in surgical facelifts. The result is effective skin tightening.
- Imaging: Features DeepSEE technology with high-definition ultrasound imaging visible up to 8mm deep.
- Faster delivery: Energy is delivered 20% faster than standard devices for shorter sessions.
- Targeted shots: Typical full-face treatments involve 600 shots focusing on jawlines and sagging.
- Sustained results: Collagen remodelling peaks at 3–6 months with results lasting up to 12 months.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Ultherapy Prime is faster. However, the real advantage in Seoul is the trend of combination therapy. Clinics like Oracle Clinic Cheongdam often bundle Prime with Thermage FLX for A$3,000 to A$3,400. This approach treats both the deep SMAS layer and superficial skin texture in one visit.
Patient Consensus: Patients in South Korea notice a more defined jawline within two weeks. Many find the experience smoother with high-quality numbing cream. They also appreciate seeing their tissue layers on the real-time imaging screen.