Non-surgical lifting Ultherapy Prime, precise diagnosis and treatment experience required for safe results
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<JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic> Dermatology specialist Kang Minji Medical Director
As interest in appearance management increases as the new year approaches, more and more people are inquiring about lifting procedures. In particular, sagging skin and loss of elasticity due to aging are natural phenomena, but recently, with the youthful appearance becoming a trend, there is a clear tendency to manage changes in appearance more actively.
Skin aging occurs due to a combination of various factors, not only genetic factors but also sun exposure, sleep habits, stress, weight changes, and other causes, so improvement through cosmetics or home care alone has limitations.
In this trend, lifting procedures that directly improve skin structure are emerging as an alternative, and in particular, interest in non-surgical lifting with less recovery burden and faster return to daily life is increasing.
Ulthera lifting, which is considered a representative non-surgical lifting procedure, uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to deliver energy to the deep fascia layer (SMAS) of the skin without damaging the skin surface, and is a procedure that helps improve skin elasticity and refine the contour.
Recently, Ultherapy Prime, an upgraded version of the existing Ultherapy, was introduced, further enhancing precision and stability. Compared to existing equipment, Ulthera Prime allows observation of the skin layer up to 8 mm deep, allowing the skin thickness, fat layer distribution, and elasticity to be checked in more detail. Through this, precise targeting tailored to each individual's skin structure is possible, and the resolution of ultrasound images has also been improved, allowing the intensity and treatment depth for each area to be precisely adjusted.
The procedure can be performed while directly checking the treatment area through real-time video guidance, which maximizes the lifting effect and has a positive effect on reducing the possibility of side effects such as cheek depression and excessive pulling. In addition, as the speed of the procedure has improved, the pain burden has been relatively reduced, and satisfaction after the procedure is also increasing.
Kang Minji (dermatologist), director of JAYJUN Dermatology, explained, “Ulthera Prime can be performed while visually checking the skin layer, allowing for more systematic customized lifting.” He added, “It is important to design a personalized design by comprehensively analyzing the skin thickness, fat distribution, and lifting direction rather than simply irradiating energy strongly.” He added, “As equipment performance has improved, the proficiency of medical staff who can fully understand and handle it is a key factor in determining satisfaction with the results.”
In addition, he emphasized, “Because the lifting procedure is different for each individual’s facial structure and aging pattern, it is necessary to draw up a treatment plan suitable for the individual through sufficient consultation.” He also emphasized, “If performed based on accurate diagnosis and customized design, more natural and stable improvement effects can be expected.”