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All You Need To Know About Ultherapy PRIME® In Singapore

Ultherapy PRIME® Treatment Overview

Once a year

12-18 months

Minimal downtime

45-90 mins

What Is Ultherapy PRIME® ?

Ultherapy PRIME® is a non-invasive FDA-cleared procedure designed to lift and tighten the skin on the neck, under the chin, and on the eyebrows. It’s also FDA-cleared to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. Using focused ultrasound energy, Ultherapy PRIME® gradually lifts and tightens the skin by targeting the deeper layers without affecting the skin’s surface. No surgery is needed, and the downtime is minimal to none.

The Ultherapy PRIME® System treats at three different depths (1.5mm, 3mm, and 4.5mm), addressing both the dermis and foundational tissue layers where skin laxity originates. At the 1.5mm depth, Ultherapy PRIME® targets wrinkles around the eyes and assists in eyebrow lifting.

Safe, Natural Looking, Effective

Ultherapy PRIME® uses ultrasound therapy to stimulate collagen and address skin laxity. It also includes traditional ultrasound imaging, which allows us to see the layers of tissue we are treating, ensuring that the treatment energy is delivered where it is most beneficial.
 

Ultherapy PRIME® is very safe, with over 50 clinical studies performed on it. Its core technology, ultrasound, has also been used in medicine for over 50 years.

The Ultherapy PRIME® Difference

Ultherapy PRIME® is a significant advancement over the traditional Ultherapy® system, offering numerous improvements designed to enhance the treatment experience.

FeatureUltherapy PRIME®Traditional Ultherapy
System PlatformEnhanced system with faster refresh times, a dual-core processor and reduced boot-up time for quicker treatments.Standard system with slower processing speeds.
Imaging SystemAdvanced imaging system with reduced visual noise, a larger ultrasound field and better target identification.Basic imaging with more visual noise and smaller field size.
Treatment EfficiencyQuicker treatment times with optimised precision for better efficiency.Standard treatment times.

Ultherapy PRIME® offers better visualisation and a larger ultrasound field, which results in more accurate energy delivery. These improvements lead to more efficient treatment times, making Ultherapy PRIME® a superior option for those seeking optimal non-surgical lifting and tightening.

Take our quiz to find out skin tightening treatment is suitable for you.

How Ultherapy PRIME® Works

Ultherapy PRIME® uses focused ultrasound waves to target the same deep layers that plastic surgeons treat during facelifts, but without the need for cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.

  • Builds New Collagen

    • Ultherapy PRIME® stimulates collagen production by delivering concentrated ultrasound energy to the skin’s deep layers. This energy prompts the skin to naturally regenerate, producing fresh, new collagen, which tightens and lifts the skin.
  • Without Toxins Or Injections

    • Unlike lasers, radiofrequency treatments, or surgery, Ultherapy PRIME® bypasses the surface of the skin and delivers controlled energy to specific depths and temperatures. This approach kick-starts a natural process of collagen production, helping to rejuvenate the skin over time.

  • Little to No Downtime. Natural Results.  

    • Patients often notice some skin-tightening effects immediately after their procedure, but the full results become visible over the next 2−3 months as collagen production continues. This gradual process helps to lift and tighten the skin on the neck, chin, and brows naturally.

    • While Ultherapy PRIME® does not replicate the results of a surgical facelift, it is a clinically proven, non-invasive alternative for those not ready for surgery. It can also be an excellent option to maintain or extend the effects of previous cosmetic procedures.

To determine whether the treatment is suitable for you and aligns with your aesthetic goals, you should consult your doctor.

Treatment expectations

While patients tend to see results right after their first Ultherapy PRIME® treatment, this may vary depending on their skin type and condition. Below is a general outline of what you can expect from the treatment.

Ultherapy PRIME® Treatment in Singapore

Before Your Treatment

First, the doctor will speak to you in a one-on-one consultation. During this session, the doctor will address your concerns, assess your skin and determine if you are a candidate for the treatment.

Once you’re booked for your Ultherapy PRIME® procedure, there aren’t any special preparations or skincare regimens to follow before treatment.

To enhance your comfort, our doctor may recommend that you take an over-the-counter or prescribe you with pain medication before the treatment.

During Your Treatment

After the skin has been cleansed and the specific areas to be treated have been identified, the doctor will apply the ultrasound gel and place the smooth treatment applicator against your skin.

First, the doctor will use ultrasound imaging to see deep inside your skin to determine the optimal location of the treatment energy. Then, concentrated ultrasound energy is delivered below the surface of the skin to the desired depth and location.

During the treatment, you can feel tiny amounts of energy being released at specific depths of your skin. This signals that the collagen-building cycle has been initiated.

The level of comfort can vary from person to person, but the feeling typically only lasts while the energy is being transmitted.

The length of your treatment will depend on the region being treated. A treatment of the face* and neck usually take 60-90 minutes, while the chest area takes approximately 30 minutes.

*Face refers to the treatment of two or more of the FDA-cleared areas of the neck, brow, and under the chin.

After Your Treatment

There’s little to no downtime with Ultherapy PRIME®! Most people can return to their normal activities immediately after the procedure without any post-treatment restrictions or requirements.

The skin may appear flushed at first, but the redness is expected to disappear within a few hours. Some patients experience slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch, but they are usually mild and temporary in nature.

Other, less common post-procedural effects may include transient swelling or numbness in small areas of the body. As with any medical procedure, there is a possibility of other rare effects that the doctor will go over with you.

It is important to speak to your doctor to fully understand your procedure and how suitable it is for you.

How Much Does Ultherapy PRIME® Cost?

The rates for treatment with Ultherapy PRIME® can vary depending on the areas being treated, number of shots delivered and experience of your provider. Treatment will be personalised to meet the needs of each patient, and precise pricing can be discussed during consultation. We price these by:

No. of Shots FiredAreaPrice
Up to 600Full Face$2400 – $3360
Up to 800Full Face$3120 – $4560
Up to 1100Full Face + Neck$4320 – $5760
Up to 700Lower Face$2880 – $3840
Up to 600Neck$2400 – $3360
Up to 250Forehead, Brows & Undereye$1440 – $1920
Up to 150Forehead & Brow Lift$960 – $1440
Up to 100Undereye$720 – $960

Please note that the final cost depends on the total number of shots and seniority of the doctor. We urge consumers to be wary about overly cheap Ultherapy PRIME® prices, as that could indicate treatment with a counterfeit device or insufficient shots for effective results. Find out why Ultherapy PRIME® prices in Singapore vary so much here.

Ultherapy PRIME® Authenticity at SL Aesthetic Clinic

SL Aesthetic Clinic is a certified Ultherapy provider. A counterfeit may not only result in ineffective results but can be harmful too. Apart from overly cheap prices, an easy way to verify if your provider is using authentic Ultherapy PRIME® is to request for a Certificate of Authenticity. 

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FAQ

Once ultrasound energy is administered, you will feel small amounts of energy are deposited at specific depths underneath the skin, stimulating the collagen-building process. Comfort levels vary from person to person, but the sensation only lasts while the energy of the ultrasound is delivered.

Your comfort is important to us and we ensure this by using one or a combination of oral painkillers, numbing cream, targeted numbing injections, and cooling techniques.

Ultherapy PRIME® is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses intense ultrasound to promote the formation of new collagen deep below the surface of the skin. The production of new collagen takes time, so results become more obvious over two to three months, or even up to six months.

The treatment takes between 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the area being treated and there is minimal to no downtime afterwards. It also uses ultrasound imaging that allows doctors to actually see the targeted tissue layers during treatment and to ensure that the energy is deposited precisely where it is most beneficial.

Ultherapy PRIME® treats the deep foundational layer (superficial musculoaponeurotic system, also known as “SMAS”) addressed in cosmetic surgery, but does not duplicate the results of a surgical facelift. 

However, Ultherapy PRIME® may also be used as an alternative treatment of choice, especially for those not ready for surgery or for patients seeking to prolong the effects of cosmetic surgery.

Results typically become noticeable two to three months after the procedure, as the collagen production process takes time. These visible effects can last for 12-18 months, depending on the individual’s collagen production. Future touch-up treatments can help maintain and better manage the ageing process.

There may be a slight redness that usually resolves within a few hours of treatment. Some patients may have mild swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch, but they are mild and temporary in nature. Read more about swelling after Ultherapy PRIME® here.

There is no downtime with Ultherapy PRIME®. After your procedure, you can resume your normal activities immediately, without having to follow any post-treatment measures.

Ultherapy PRIME® is an FDA-cleared treatment with a proven safety record, marketed in over 80 countries and with more than 2 million treatments performed globally. Additionally, ultrasound energy, the technology behind Ultherapy PRIME®, has been utilised in medical practice for over 50 years.

Most patients need only one treatment; however, some may benefit from more than one treatment depending on how much skin laxity they have and the body’s own biological response to the ultrasound and collagen-building process.

Follow-up Ultherapy PRIME® treatments each year may help to maintain results.

Collagen is a protein produced by the body that gives skin its youthfulness by keeping it firm and toned. When we age, collagen breaks down, resulting in a loss of skin strength and elasticity.

Ultherapy PRIME® uses microfocused ultrasound to create a thermal effect under the skin. This essentially jump-starts a process that produces fresh, new collagen.

A good candidate for Ultherapy PRIME® is someone with a certain degree of laxity, to the point of looking and often feeling less tight. Loose skin under the neck and under the chin, or lines and wrinkles on the chest, are signals that you may be a suitable candidate.

Typically, those in their 30s or older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates. While Ultherapy PRIME® is not a replacement for a surgical facial lift, there are people who want some facial lift but are not ready for surgery, either mentally, physically or financially.

There are also younger people who believe in preventive care, as well as patients who want an aesthetic maintenance alternative.

When you stop treatments, you will not look more saggy than before. In fact, you will look better than someone of the same age who has not done any treatments.

With age, gravity and cumulative UV exposure, our skin will certainly become more saggy. Making skin tightening treatments a routine will slow down the process of sagging.

So you will not suddenly look more saggy if you decide to stop. But you will look better than someone of your age who has neglected their skin in the time that you have done skin tightening treatments. This is because your skin would have more collagen and elastin due to the treatments.

From our late twenties, our skin starts to lose collagen and elastin.

This also means most people start to look more saggy, especially for ladies and after childbirth. By starting treatments early, we start to bank in more collagen to the skin via skin tightening treatments.

Starting once you notice sagginess will go a long way in preventing and treating saggy skin.

For most people, there is minimal to no downtime after Ultherapy PRIME® treatment, allowing you to resume your normal activities immediately. To optimise and maintain your results, follow a gentle skincare routine, avoid intense exercise and excessive heat for the first few days. Maintain your results with a good regimen, including proper sun protection and adequate hydration.

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