Cheongdam Ultherapy | What is Ultherapy Prime? From Treatment Principles to Effects, Side Effects, and Individualized Lifting Design

What is Ultherapy Prime? How does it work?

Ultherapy Prime is a non-surgical lifting treatment that uses micro-focused ultrasound (MFU-V) to create thermal coagulation points at specific depths within the skin. It utilizes the tissue response to the delivered ultrasound energy and the collagen remodeling process.

This treatment is mainly considered when there are concerns about decreased skin elasticity and blurred facial contours. However, the causes of a sagging appearance can vary. The factors to consider differ between loose skin and a sunken appearance due to volume loss.

Therefore, when exploring Ultherapy Prime, it is important to first identify what changes you want to improve on your face and what the underlying causes are, rather than focusing solely on the equipment's intensity or the number of treatments.

What has changed compared to the existing Ultherapy?

Ultherapy Prime maintains the micro-focused ultrasound treatment principles of the existing Ultherapy while improving the equipment for the practitioner to observe the tissue on a screen and in a video processing environment.

Ultherapy has the characteristic of allowing the practitioner to assess the tissue depth and treatment area through ultrasound imaging (DeepSEE) during the procedure. In Prime, the screen and video processing capabilities have been enhanced to provide a wider and clearer view of these images.

However, the improvement in imaging does not automatically guarantee greater lifting effects for everyone. It is crucial to interpret the observed information in conjunction with the individual's facial condition and how it is reflected in the actual treatment.

What skin concerns can it address?

Ultherapy Prime is a treatment that can be considered in consultation with medical professionals when there are concerns about sagging skin on the face and jawline, or decreased elasticity.

For example, if the jawline appears less defined than before or if the skin around the cheeks feels like it has sagged, we can examine where and at what depth these changes are occurring.

On the other hand, if the main concern is a sunken appearance of the cheeks or a decrease in facial volume, solely relying on lifting may not be the appropriate approach. The management direction may vary based on skin thickness, fat distribution, facial shape, and previous treatment history.

Ultimately, the current skin condition and desired changes take precedence over age or the names of trending equipment when choosing a treatment.

Side effects and precautions to know before treatment

After Ultherapy Prime treatment, temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, pain, or bruising may occur. Numbness or sensory changes may also arise, and in rare cases, nerve-related symptoms or unwanted volume changes have been reported.

The occurrence and degree of these reactions vary depending on individual tissue conditions and the treatment area. The upgrade of the equipment does not eliminate the possibility of adverse reactions.

Before treatment, it is advisable to fully inform the medical staff about any previous treatments, areas of concern with low volume, and desired changes. If pain or sensory changes are severe or persist for a long time after treatment, medical attention should be sought.

Why individualized design is important even for the same Ultherapy Prime?

Even when using the same Ultherapy Prime, it is not possible to apply the same areas and methods to everyone. This is due to the differences in skin and fat layer thickness, tissue location, and elasticity status in different facial areas.

For instance, if sagging of the jawline is the main concern, and there is also a sunken appearance in the cheeks, the treatment goals and areas to consider may differ. Especially if there is low volume or specific areas of concern regarding hollowness, that condition should be examined first.

The ultrasound imaging of Ultherapy Prime helps in observing the tissue during the procedure, but the treatment plan is not determined solely by that image. A comprehensive process is needed that considers skin condition, facial shape, previous treatment history, desired changes, and the medical staff's clinical insights.

What matters is not applying a predetermined number of shots, but having a basis to explain which areas are being treated and why.

How does AMRED design Ultherapy Prime?

AMRED aims for a customized approach that examines the individual's facial shape, skin condition, and specific areas of concern before deciding on Ultherapy Prime treatment.

Using the AI 3D facial analysis device EVE V, we refer to the skin and facial shape information and the 1:1 consultation with medical staff, and in Ultherapy Prime treatment, we consider the tissue information observed through ultrasound imaging to determine the treatment areas and depths.

This connects with AMRED's 4D perspective. We examine changes at different depths, including the skin surface, dermis, fat, and fascia, and review management directions from four perspectives: Density, Detail, Design, and Durability.

Even if it appears to be the same sagging, the necessary management now and the management to be decided based on future progress may differ. Understanding facial changes before choosing a treatment and determining the appropriate direction is the standard that AMRED aims to explain through 4D.

Different resolutions lead to different solutions.