Ultherapy PRIME for the brow, jaw, neck and décolleté.

Ultherapy PRIME is a non-surgical treatment that uses micro-focused ultrasound to target deep layers of skin tissue without impacting the skin's surface. It works at 3 depths (1.5mm, 3mm and 4.5mm) to stimulate collagen, lifting, tightening and smoothing areas of the face and body. It is FDA-cleared to lift the brow, under the chin and the neck, and to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolleté.

Ultherapy PRIME builds on the original Ultherapy: both use micro-focused ultrasound, guided by real-time ultrasound imaging, to treat deep layers beneath an untouched skin surface. PRIME has a faster refresh rate, a dual-core processor and reduced boot-up time; a larger screen and a bigger ultrasound field, with less visual noise; and energy settings for smaller areas such as the neck, under the chin and the brows. At Fusion Medical, all Ultherapy treatments use the PRIME system. HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) is the broader name for this technology.

Ultherapy PRIME may suit people who want to lift and tighten their skin without surgery, have mild to moderate skin laxity, and want a non-invasive option with minimal downtime. It is not right for everyone, so our doctor assesses your condition, medical history and goals before recommending it, and can discuss other treatments that may be used instead of, or alongside, Ultherapy PRIME.

You may feel heat or tingling when the Ultherapy PRIME probe is applied to your skin, and a topical numbing cream may be applied beforehand for comfort. How it feels varies between areas and between people, so tell your doctor if you feel uncomfortable during the session.

Ultherapy PRIME does not break the skin, so downtime is minimal: you can usually return to your daily routine immediately and apply makeup if needed. The skin may look slightly flushed at first, which should subside within a few hours. Some people notice redness, swelling, tenderness or tingling in the treated area, and rarely, transient nerve effects have been reported. Your doctor reviews your medical history first and gives you aftercare instructions.

Most patients see improvement after one Ultherapy PRIME treatment, as new collagen forms over the following two to three months. However, the response of each patient and each treated area varies with the degree of skin laxity, so your doctor will assess you and advise whether a further session is worthwhile.

Most patients see a gradual improvement over two to three months after Ultherapy PRIME, as collagen production increases. Results can last up to a year or more. The degree and timing of change vary between individuals, and your doctor will tell you what to reasonably expect.

No. Ultherapy PRIME is a non-surgical treatment with no incisions. It lifts and tightens gradually by stimulating collagen in the deeper layers, including the SMAS, the supportive layer that surgical facelifts also address. However, it cannot reproduce the degree of tissue repositioning possible with surgery. Your doctor will talk you through the options for your degree of laxity.