Ultherapy PRIME: The 10 Most Common Questions Answered

The breakdown of collagen and elastin, the two proteins that give skin its strength, structure, and elasticity, is a major contributor to facial aging. This can cause various changes such as dullness, crepiness, and the skin losing its ability to retain its original form, and therefore moves downward, resulting in sagging.

Surgery can help fix these issues, but it is not the only option. Ultherapy PRIME, which is a revamped version of the original Ultherapy device, can help lift and firm sagging skin without cuts or needles. It is an energy-based treatment that can help stimulate collagen and elastin deep within the skin, delivering a natural-looking lift.

We at Cutis Medical Laser Clinics in Singapore are proud to introduce Ultherapy PRIME. The device delivers a truly personalized and lasting lift, resulting in a more refreshed, energized, and younger-looking appearance. Continue reading as we answer the 10 most common questions about Ultherapy PRIME.

1. What is Ultherapy PRIME?

Ultherapy PRIME is the evolution of Ultherapy legacy, a US FDA-cleared treatment for non-surgical lifting of the skin on the brow, neck, and under the chin. It delivers a lift that is just for you through vivid real-time imaging that allows practitioners to assess your unique needs and tailor the right treatment for you. 

Just like the original Ultherapy, its PRIME version also targets the brows, chin, neck, and décolleté. It can also smooth lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. The additional benefit of vivid real-time imaging and new features elevate your skin tightening experience, providing a lift tailored to your unique facial anatomy. 

2. How does Ultherapy PRIME work?

Ultherapy PRIME in Singapore uses microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) to target the same layers as a facelift. It generates heat in the treatment area, heating the right tissues to help stimulate collagen and elastin production. This restores the skin’s firmness and elasticity for a rejuvenated appearance. 

The device goes deeper with real-time imaging, allowing aesthetic doctors to see the layers for the most beneficial treatment. It works with the body’s own collagen-building process for significant and natural-looking results that gradually develop and can last for a year or more. 

3. How can Ultherapy PRIME elevate your look?

MFU-V helps stimulate collagen and elastin production to tighten sagging skin and smooth wrinkles on the upper chest. It can give you a refreshed and energized appearance through:

• Neck and jawline lifting – it can firm and lift jowls and sagging skin on the neck for a more defined and youthful contour.
• Brow lifting – it can help you achieve a natural-looking brow lift for a more alert or awake appearance.
• Wrinkle reduction – it can smooth out fine lines and wrinkles on your neck and upper chest, improving the skin’s overall texture in the treated area.
• Lasting results, single treatment – a single session of Ultherapy PRIME can give a natural-looking lift that can last for a year or so.

4. What makes Ultherapy PRIME different?

The PRIME version: 

• Offers vivid real-time imaging – high-resolution ultrasound imaging helps with reaching the right layer for a personalized lift and optimal results.
• Can treat various skin depths – its transducers can treat the superficial dermis (1.5mm), deep dermis (3mm), and SMAS/platysma (4.5mm), and can extend to 8mm.
• Can target delicate areas – these include the area around the eyes, neck, and jawline.
• Offers a truly, personalized lift – real-time imaging allows aesthetic doctors to evaluate your skin and create a lifting plan based on your facial anatomy.
• Works with the body’s collagen-building process – this helps produce a natural-looking lift that can last a year or more.
• Has an improved platform – it is 20% faster than Ultherapy legacy for quick treatments with zero to minimal downtime.

5. Is Ultherapy PRIME safe?

Yes. It is built upon the legacy of the first device, which is US FDA-cleared for skin lifting, with 3 million Ultherapy treatments performed worldwide. It is US FDA-cleared and has a strong clinical body of evidence with more than 120 peer-reviewed publications. 

6. How long does it take to see the results?

You may be able to see initial improvements after the treatment. Full and significant results, however, can take about two to three months to develop, which is the time it takes for collagen to build and grow. The results can vary from patient to patient and can depend on how quickly your body produces collagen. 

7. How long do the results last?

The results can last for a year or longer, depending on skin condition and individual collagen production. Just do take note that the aging process is continuous, along with the decline of collagen and elastin. Touch-up treatments can help maintain youthful results. 

8. Is Ultherapy PRIME painful?

You may feel a sensation of heat and/or tingling during the treatment, but this is only present when the ultrasound energy is used to heat the tissue layer. There may be some discomfort too, but pain levels vary from patient to patient. You can talk to your aesthetic doctor if you have any concerns about the discomfort and the procedure. 

9. Are there any side effects?

You may experience some redness, swelling, or tenderness in the area, but this is mild and should subside after a few days. You can minimize the risk of side effects by choosing a qualified and experienced aesthetic doctor to perform your Ultherapy PRIME treatment. 

10. Who is a good candidate for Ultherapy PRIME?

Ultherapy PRIME is safe for all skin types and tones, making it an ideal option for non-surgical skin lifting. Idea candidates include those who:

• Are in their 30s (or older) with some degree of skin laxity
• Are concerned about drooping eyebrows
• Have sagging skin under the neck and chin
• Have fine lines and wrinkles on the chest
• Want to maintain the effect of surgery
• Want to lift and tighten the skin but are not willing to go under the knife

Book a consultation

Cutis Medical Laser Clinics, which has been a trusted provider of Ultherapy treatments for years, offers Ultherapy PRIME performed by aesthetic doctors in Singapore. We also offer several nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments that combine innovative technologies and customized care. Contact us today at +65 6801 4000 to learn more or book a consultation.