As we age, the skin gradually loses collagen. A drooping brow, a softer jawline and a loose neck can make us look more tired than we feel. Many people want a lift without surgery or downtime, and Ultherapy PRIME is a non-invasive treatment designed for exactly that.

1. What is Ultherapy PRIME

Ultherapy PRIME is the latest Ultherapy platform from Merz Aesthetics. It uses micro-focused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) and is FDA-cleared to lift the brow, the skin under the chin and on the neck, to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolleté, and to improve skin laxity on the arms and abdomen.

2. How it works

The practitioner first views the layers beneath the skin on a real-time ultrasound image, then delivers focused ultrasound energy to the chosen depth, including the SMAS layer that is addressed in a surgical facelift. Tiny thermal points stimulate new collagen and tighten from deep within, while the skin surface is left intact.

3. What’s new in PRIME

① Clearer imaging: a 35% larger screen with a faster refresh rate for precise targeting; ② Faster treatments: up to about 20% faster than legacy Ultherapy, according to a manufacturer survey; ③ Non-invasive: no incisions and no needles; ④ No downtime: return to work and daily life right after treatment.

Sessions and results

Most people need a single session, which takes about 30 to 90 minutes depending on the areas treated. Some see an initial lift right away. Results continue to develop over 2 to 6 months as new collagen forms, and can last a year or longer. Individual results vary.

Comfort and aftercare

You may feel warmth or tingling during treatment. Mild redness, swelling or tenderness may follow and usually settles within hours to a few days. Please share your medical history with your practitioner before treatment, and keep the skin moisturized and protected from the sun afterwards. Book a consultation and our practitioners will assess whether this treatment is right for you.