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Ultherapy Prime in Seoul

Quick answer: Ultherapy Prime is a non-surgical HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) lift that heats the deep dermis and SMAS layer to about 65–70°C, triggering new collagen so the face, jawline and neck tighten gradually. At AMRED Clinic in Cheongdam, Seoul, every Ultherapy Prime session is planned with 3D facial analysis and live DEEP SEE™ ultrasound imaging so energy lands at the right depth on each side of the face.

Ultherapy Prime HIFU lifting device at AMRED Clinic Cheongdam, Seoul
  • Technology: HIFU with DEEP SEE™ real-time ultrasound imaging
  • Depths treated: dermis and SMAS, using 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm transducers
  • Comfort: 8-option AMRED Pain Care System, from numbing cream to doctor-monitored sedation
  • Results: build gradually as new collagen forms
  • Planning: EVE V 3D analysis + 1:1 doctor consultation + ultrasound design
  • Location: AMRED Clinic, Samseong-ro, Cheongdam (about 200 m from Cheongdam Station Exit 8)

What is Ultherapy Prime?

Ultherapy Prime is the newest generation of the Ultherapy platform, the HIFU lifting system many people simply call "Ulthera". It focuses ultrasound energy beneath the skin surface, into the deep dermis and the SMAS (the same muscular-fascial layer a surgeon tightens in a facelift), without incisions.

Compared with earlier Ultherapy systems, Prime adds DEEP SEE™, an upgraded real-time ultrasound view that lets the doctor see the skin layers while treating, plus optimised shot spacing and energy distribution that make sessions faster and more comfortable.

How Ultherapy Prime works

Focused ultrasound creates tiny thermal points at roughly 65–70°C in the targeted layer. The body responds by contracting existing collagen and producing new collagen, so firmness and lift improve progressively rather than overnight.

  • 1.5 mm tip – superficial dermis, for fine texture and crepey skin
  • 3.0 mm tip – deep dermis, for firmness and elasticity
  • 4.5 mm tip – SMAS layer, for lifting the cheeks, jawline and jowls

Because the doctor watches the tissue on screen with DEEP SEE™, depth and shot count can be adjusted zone by zone, including different settings for the left and right side of the face to correct asymmetry.

Key benefits

  • Lifts and tightens without surgery, incisions or general anesthesia
  • Reaches the SMAS layer as well as the deep dermis
  • Real-time ultrasound imaging for precise, depth-targeted energy
  • Per-side planning to help correct facial asymmetry
  • Natural-looking firmness that develops over time

Who is Ultherapy Prime for?

  • Early-to-moderate sagging of the cheeks, jowls, jawline or neck
  • Loss of skin elasticity and deepening wrinkles
  • Uneven or asymmetric facial contours
  • People who want long-lasting lifting without surgery
  • Patients worried about losing facial volume after lifting (depth and shots are planned to protect volume)
AMRED 3-step Ultherapy Prime design: photo design, custom design and ultrasound design

Why choose AMRED for Ultherapy Prime in Seoul?

AMRED treats Ultherapy as a design project, not a shot count. Every plan is built in three steps and documented in a personal Bespoke Ultherapy Report.

  • Step 1 – Photo Design: EVE V 3D facial analysis maps your contours and skin condition.
  • Step 2 – Custom Design: a 1:1 consultation with a doctor sets the tips and number of shots for each zone.
  • Step 3 – Ultrasound Design: the plan is checked against precision ultrasound imaging of your dermis and SMAS, then marked directly on your face.

Treatment takes place in a private suite, with a personal consultant from arrival, valet parking and post-treatment follow-up.

Your Ultherapy Prime visit, step by step

  1. Consultation & analysis – EVE V 3D scan and a doctor consultation to confirm Ultherapy Prime is right for you.
  2. Pain care – you choose from AMRED's Pain Care System: layered numbing cream, ultrasound micro-vibration, local injections, gate-control vibration, pain-relief IV, Matrix gas, monitored sedation or icing.
  3. Mapping – treatment zones, tips and shot counts are drawn on the face.
  4. Treatment – the doctor delivers HIFU under live DEEP SEE™ imaging.
  5. Soothing & follow-up – cooling care, aftercare guidance and a follow-up on your progress.

Recovery & aftercare

Most people return to daily activities the same day. Mild redness, swelling, tingling or tenderness along the jaw can occur and usually settles within days. General guidance:

  • Keep skin hydrated and use sunscreen
  • Avoid saunas, very hot baths and intense workouts for a few days
  • Postpone other facial treatments until your doctor advises
  • Contact the clinic if you notice anything unusual

Your AMRED doctor will give personalised aftercare instructions for your skin.

Ultherapy Prime FAQ

What is the difference between Ultherapy and Ultherapy Prime?

Ultherapy Prime is the latest generation of the device. It adds DEEP SEE™ enhanced real-time ultrasound imaging and optimised shot spacing, so energy can be placed more precisely and treatment is faster and more comfortable.

Does Ultherapy Prime hurt?

HIFU can feel like warm, deep prickling. AMRED offers an 8-option Pain Care System, including numbing cream, local anesthetic injections, Matrix gas and sedation monitored by medical staff, so comfort is planned before treatment.

When will I see Ultherapy results?

Some tightening can be noticed early, but the main lift develops gradually as new collagen forms over the following weeks and months. Your doctor will explain the expected timeline for your skin.

Is there downtime after Ultherapy Prime?

Usually very little. Most patients go back to normal activities the same day; temporary redness, swelling or tenderness may last a few days.

Can I combine Ultherapy Prime with Thermage FLX or Sculptra?

Yes, combinations are common. Ultherapy targets the deep SMAS layer, Thermage FLX tightens the dermis and Sculptra restores volume. AMRED designs combination plans during your 1:1 consultation.

Can foreigners book Ultherapy Prime at AMRED in English?

Yes. International patients can book via WhatsApp (+82 10-2002-3118) or email amredworld@gmail.com, and consultations, booking and aftercare are supported in English.

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Updated October 2026 · Based on AMRED Clinic treatment information
AMRED Clinic Cheongdam

Design your treatment with an AMRED doctor

Every plan starts with EVE V 3D analysis and a 1:1 consultation. English support for international patients via WhatsApp and email.

Anti-Aging Center · B1F/2F/4F Cheongjin Bldg., 731 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Lifting Center & VIP Lounge · 1F/2F, 725 Samseong-ro
~200 m from Cheongdam Station Exit 8 · Valet parking

Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00–19:00 · Tue/Thu 10:00–21:00
Sat 10:00–16:00 · Sun 10:00–18:00 · Lunch 13:00–14:00

Tel +82-2-543-3110 · Email amredworld@gmail.com