Ultherapy Prime
Next-generation focused ultrasound that images the tissue while it treats
In short
Ultherapy Prime is Merz's latest focused-ultrasound (HIFU) lifting platform, with live imaging so the doctor can see the tissue layers while delivering energy. Heat is placed precisely into the SMAS layer to trigger new collagen, lifting the jawline, sagging cheeks and under-chin area. A session takes about 30–60 minutes with no downtime, and the result builds over two to three months.
- Session time
- About 30–60 minutes depending on the number of lines
- Downtime
- No downtime; mild redness or swelling for one to two days
- Result & repeat
- Peak result at 2–3 months; repeat every 12–18 months
How it works
Ultrasound is focused at set depths (1.5 / 3.0 / 4.5 mm) to create small coagulation points in the dermis and SMAS. The body repairs those points with fresh collagen, so the tissue contracts and lifts naturally over the following weeks.
What the clinic highlights
- Live tissue imaging reduces mis-targeted shots and improves accuracy.
- Reaches the SMAS — the same layer a surgeon lifts in a facelift.
- Multiple transducers for the jawline, submental area and eye zone.
Who it suits
- Early cheek and jawline sagging without wanting surgery
- A soft under-chin from lax skin
- Prefer a gradual, natural-looking change
Aftercare
- Drink plenty of water and keep the skin well moisturised in the first week.
- Avoid sauna, steam rooms and strong sun for one week.
- Mild tightness or tenderness is normal and settles on its own.
FAQ
Is it painful?
You feel brief hot pinpricks as the energy is delivered. Numbing cream is applied first and the energy is adjusted to your tolerance.
How is it different from classic Ulthera?
Prime is the newer platform: higher-resolution imaging, faster delivery and finer depth control, so sessions are shorter and more comfortable.
Will I see a result immediately?
Many people feel tighter right away from immediate collagen contraction, but the real change comes from new collagen over two to three months.
Related treatments
- UltheraThe original FDA-cleared HIFU lifting device
- Thermage FLXMonopolar radiofrequency that tightens the whole dermis
- Titanium liftingTriple-wavelength diode laser heating several layers at once
- OndaCoolwaves microwave that targets fat while tightening skin
- SofwaveParallel-beam ultrasound focused on the mid-dermis, with less pain
- Shurink UniverseKorea's popular HIFU — fast shots, wide depth range
Compiled from Lienjang's own treatment pages for educational purposes only; not medical advice.