Ultherapy Prime & Thermage: Better Together?

When consulting about lifting procedures,
we often receive questions

about Ultherapy Prime and Thermage.

Although both treatments are considered laser lifting procedures,
their principles and expected effects are actually different.

“What is the principle of

Gangnam Ultherapy Prime?”

Ultherapy Prime uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
to create thermal coagulation points in the lower dermal layer.

This lifting procedure helps stimulate collagen production,
improve elasticity density,

and strengthen the skin’s support structure.

As an upgraded version of the existing Ultherapy,
it offers improved accuracy and convenience.

With DeepSEE technology,
the internal skin structure can be visualized through ultrasound.

In addition, the handpiece has become lighter,
allowing more even energy delivery

compared to previous versions.

“Thermage RF lifting

for improving elasticity and density”

Thermage is a lifting treatment that uses radiofrequency energy
to act on the dermal layer.

The dermis is responsible for skin elasticity and density,
and when this layer weakens, fine wrinkles increase
and the skin gradually becomes thinner.

Rather than strongly pulling the skin upward,
Thermage focuses on tightening the skin
and improving overall elasticity.

If the skin feels rough or lacks elasticity,
this treatment can help improve the overall skin texture.

“Is it beneficial to receive

Ultherapy Prime and Thermage together?”

These two treatments do not replace each other.

• Ultherapy Prime: Improves deep-layer sagging 
• Thermage: Enhances skin elasticity and density 

Therefore, if both sagging and elasticity loss are present,
the two procedures can be performed together.

However, not every case requires a combined approach.
Whether they should be performed together depends on
the specific concerns currently affecting the face.

A thorough understanding of each device
and sufficient clinical experience
are essential for achieving satisfying results.

“Treatment planning varies

depending on the improvement goals”

The skin is not composed of a single layer.

It consists of multiple layers,
including the surface, dermis, and the SMAS layer.

Naturally, aging does not occur in just one layer.

Sometimes sagging becomes noticeable,
while in other cases the skin becomes thinner
and elasticity decreases.

Therefore, lifting procedures should not be approached
as a single solution for all concerns.

The key is selecting a treatment that targets
the specific layer where the issue occurs.

“The decision for lifting should not be

based solely on the procedure name”

Ultherapy Prime and Thermage

may both appear to be lifting treatments,
but they are applied differently depending on
the treatment layer and the intended purpose.

In other words,
rather than focusing on which procedure is better,
it is important to first understand the concerns of your own face
and choose the appropriate lifting treatment
after an accurate diagnosis.

This has been
Dr. Park Gi-Beom,
Chief Director of GU Clinic.

Thank you for reading.