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MOHW-designated Advanced Regenerative Medicine Institution · 2026
Ultherapy PRIME in Gangnam Seoul, Korea
Ultherapy PRIME is a newer generation of the Ultherapy platform. See what it keeps, what it improves and why our doctors use it as the deep-lifting base of a same-day combined lifting visit.
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In brief
Ultherapy PRIME, at a glance
Gangnam Celliting Clinic · 121 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul · Gangnam Station Exit 12 (4-min walk)
Ultherapy PRIME is the newer generation of the Ultherapy system: it keeps the same micro-focused ultrasound and live imaging, with updated visualization and a faster workflow that the manufacturer describes as about 20% quicker. At Gangnam Celliting Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, it forms the deep-lifting step of One-Day Combined Face Lifting, alongside Thermage FLX, Olla Wave and Fortra.
- Generation Newer Ultherapy platform
- Core technology Micro-focused ultrasound with visualization
- Workflow About 20% faster, per manufacturer
- Used in One-Day Combined Face Lifting
What's new
What does the PRIME platform add to Ultherapy?
PRIME adds an updated imaging display and a smoother, faster treatment workflow while keeping the same way of lifting tissue. The energy, the idea of fixed-depth transducers and the goal of a gradual collagen response stay the same as the original Ultherapy.
- Clearer real-time visualization to help the doctor confirm tissue layers before each line.
- A redesigned system and workflow intended to make sessions run more efficiently.
- A shorter treatment time compared with the legacy system, according to the manufacturer.
- The same indications as Ultherapy, including brow, under-chin, neck and décolleté lines.
For you, the practical difference is mainly a more efficient session and more confident depth checks, not a different kind of result.
Side by side
Ultherapy PRIME vs original Ultherapy: what changed?
The two systems share the same lifting principle; the changes are in the platform around it.
| Original Ultherapy | Ultherapy PRIME | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy type | Micro-focused ultrasound | Micro-focused ultrasound |
| Live imaging | Yes | Yes, updated display |
| Treatment speed | Standard | About 20% faster (manufacturer) |
| Indications | Brow, under-chin, neck, décolleté | Same indications |
| Expected results | Gradual, over months | Gradual, over months |
A newer platform does not guarantee a bigger lift; skill, mapping and your own tissue matter most.
Combined lifting
Why is Ultherapy PRIME the base of One-Day Combined Face Lifting?
Ultherapy PRIME is the base of the combined program because it reaches the deepest layer, so it is done first and the other devices build on it. The full visit takes about 60 minutes to 2 hours with minimal downtime.
- Deep layer: Ultherapy PRIME Image-guided ultrasound targets the support tissue along jaw, chin and brow as planned.
- Skin layer: Thermage FLX Monopolar radiofrequency heats the dermis to support firmness and smoother texture; see our Thermage FLX page.
- Olla Wave and Fortra These two devices complete the program; the doctor explains how each fits your face.
- Final check Both sides are reviewed for balance before you leave.
Doing everything in one sitting suits visitors who have only a few days in Seoul, though some patients prefer PRIME on its own.
Best uses
Which concerns respond best to Ultherapy PRIME?
PRIME tends to suit mild to moderate laxity where tissue has started to loosen but skin still has some elasticity.
- A lower brow that makes the eyes look heavy
- Softening jawline and early jowls
- Loose skin under the chin
- Neck skin that has lost firmness
- Fine lines on the chest (décolleté)
Is it right for you?
Is Ultherapy PRIME a sensible choice for you?
Often a good fit
- You want deep, image-guided lifting without incisions
- Your laxity is early to moderate
- You have a short stay and want a time-efficient session
- You are interested in the One-Day Combined program
Talk to your doctor first
- Significant hanging skin better suited to surgery
- A very slim face with little fat
- Recent threads or fillers in the same area
- Metal implants or electronic devices nearby
- Pregnancy or active skin infection
Suitability is a medical decision made by your doctor after an in-person consultation and review of your health history.
Step by step
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Your Ultherapy PRIME visit, step by step
Face-to-face consultation
Dr. Ho-chan Kim or Dr. Young-mi Rhee assesses your laxity and confirms the plan.
Image-guided mapping
Treatment zones are marked and depths checked on the PRIME display.
Treatment
PRIME first, followed by the other devices if you chose the combined program.
Home follow-up
Written aftercare in your language and a free 3-month follow-up after you return.
Why Celliting
Why patients choose Gangnam Celliting Clinic
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Government-designated
Named an Advanced Regenerative Medicine Institution by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in June 2026.
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Built for international patients
A Gangnam-gu Official Partner Clinic with English, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese support.
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Safety first, always
No serious complication since 2007. FDA/KFDA-cleared devices and verifiable, genuine consumables.
For international patients
Using a short Korea trip for PRIME or combined lifting
If you only have two or three days in Korea, PRIME fits well, alone or within the One-Day Combined program that takes about 60 minutes to 2 hours. Most people go back to their plans the same day, though mild tenderness and swelling can last a few days. Book it early in your stay rather than the evening before your flight. Our English, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese-speaking team in Gangnam, Seoul can arrange timing over WhatsApp.
- Message us first Send photos and travel dates on WhatsApp before you fly.
- Doctor-reviewed plan Get a suggested plan in advance, confirmed in person.
- Your language English, 中文, 日本語 and Tiếng Việt support.
- Follow-up at home Free 3-month follow-up and a 24-hour line.
FAQ
Ultherapy PRIME: your questions, answered
Reviewed by Dr. Ho-chan Kim, MD, PhD · Updated October 2026
Does PRIME lift more than the older Ultherapy?
Not necessarily. Both use the same micro-focused ultrasound, so the lift depends mostly on your tissue and the treatment plan. PRIME mainly improves imaging and workflow, which can help the doctor work efficiently and confirm depth.
Is an Ultherapy PRIME session shorter?
Usually somewhat. The manufacturer states the PRIME platform is about 20% faster than the legacy system. Your actual time depends on how many areas are treated and whether other devices are added.
Can I have Ultherapy PRIME without the combined program?
Yes. Some patients only need deep lifting and choose PRIME on its own. The doctor will suggest the combined program only if your skin layer or texture would also benefit.
Can Ultherapy PRIME treat the neck and chest?
Yes, within its indications. PRIME shares Ultherapy's indications, which include lax tissue on the neck and under the chin and lines on the décolleté. Suitability is checked at consultation.
How soon after PRIME might I notice a change?
Some people feel slightly firmer skin early on, but most visible lifting develops over the following weeks and months as collagen rebuilds. Results vary, and comparing photos at around three months is the most useful check.
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Book PRIME or the full one-day lift
Tell us your dates on WhatsApp at +82-10-4567-3237 or through the consultation form, and we will suggest whether PRIME alone or the combined program suits you.
Medical information on this page is provided by Gangnam Celliting Clinic and reviewed by our medical directors. It is not a substitute for an in-person medical consultation. Individual results vary, and all procedures carry potential risks and side effects that your doctor will explain before treatment.
