Ultherapy vs Ultherapy Prime: What Actually Changed in the New Device?
Quick answer: Ultherapy Prime is the newer generation of the Ultherapy system. The core technology, micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation, stays the same, while the Prime platform updates the imaging display and workflow so physicians can plan treatment more efficiently. YAAN Clinic uses Ultherapy Prime, priced at ₩1,500,000 for 300 shots.
If you had Ultherapy years ago and wonder whether Prime is different, here is what matters for you as a patient.
What stays the same
- Focused ultrasound delivered at set depths
- Targeting of the deeper lifting layer as well as the skin
- Gradual results over months
- Single-session treatment for most people
What the Prime platform updates
- Updated imaging and display to view tissue layers
- Workflow improvements for treatment planning
- The same focus on placing energy at the intended depth
Does Prime give better results?
Results depend most on the physician's planning, the depths used and your anatomy. Better visualisation supports that planning, but the device alone does not guarantee a stronger result.
How to confirm you are getting genuine Ultherapy
Ask to see the device and the transducers being used, and confirm the shot count in writing. See how to confirm genuine Ultherapy Prime.
Is upgrading worth it if older Ultherapy worked for you?
If you were happy with previous Ultherapy, Prime offers the same core treatment with an updated platform. Many patients simply continue maintenance on the newer system. Bring details of your previous treatment, including shot count and areas, so your physician can plan.
Ultherapy Prime prices at YAAN Clinic Gangnam
- Ultherapy Prime 300 shots: ₩1,500,000
- Ultherapy Prime 600 shots: ₩3,000,000
- 300 shots + TuneLiner or Onda + LDM: ₩1,700,000
From the YAAN Clinic price list. Confirm VAT and the final plan at consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prime more painful?
Comfort is similar and depends mainly on area and settings.
If I had Ultherapy before, can I have Prime?
Yes; tell your physician when and where you were treated.
How long do results last?
Often around a year or longer.
Related reading: How real-time imaging works · Ultherapy Prime 300 vs 600 shots · Does Ultherapy Prime hurt?
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This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Results and recovery vary between individuals. Suitability, settings and aftercare are decided by a physician at consultation.
