Ultherapy
The gold standard in non-surgical face lifting. Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound to reach the deep SMAS layer — the same layer addressed in surgical facelifts — for natural, lasting lift without incisions or downtime.
What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is the only non-invasive treatment FDA-cleared specifically for lifting the skin on the face, neck, and brow. It uses micro-focused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) technology to deliver precise thermal energy to the deep structural layers of the skin — including the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), the same foundational tissue layer that plastic surgeons address during surgical facelifts.
What makes Ultherapy unique among non-surgical lifting treatments is its ability to reach depths of up to 4.5mm — deeper than any laser or radiofrequency device. The micro-focused ultrasound creates precise thermal coagulation points at targeted depths, triggering a robust collagen and elastin remodeling response that produces gradual, natural-looking lift over the following months.
The systems built-in ultrasound imaging allows your dermatologist to see the tissue layers in real-time during treatment, ensuring energy is delivered exactly where it will be most effective.
Korean clinics are global leaders in Ultherapy, with many offering both the Classic system and the newer Ultherapy Prime, which features enhanced imaging, faster treatment times, and improved comfort. Korean practitioners also tend to use higher line counts than Western clinics.
Treatment typically takes 60–90 minutes for the full face. There is no downtime — patients routinely return to work and social activities immediately.
Results develop gradually over 2–3 months as your body produces new collagen and elastin, with peak results visible at approximately 6 months. A single treatment typically provides lifting effects that last 12–18 months.
At premium Korean clinics, Ultherapy ranges from $2,000–$4,000 depending on the treatment area and number of lines delivered — a 50–60% savings compared to US and European pricing.
Best For
Tightens and lifts the lower face for a sharper jawline
FDA-cleared to lift the brow without surgery
Tightens loose skin under the chin and along the neck
Firms and lifts sagging skin across the full face
What to Expect
Consultation & Imaging
Your dermatologist uses real-time ultrasound imaging to visualize your skin layers and determine the optimal treatment depth and energy settings.
Marking
Treatment zones are mapped on your face — jawline, cheeks, brow, and neck.
Treatment
The Ultherapy transducer delivers focused ultrasound energy to precise depths (1.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.5mm). Youll feel brief moments of warmth and tingling. Full face takes 60–90 minutes.
Immediate Aftercare
No special aftercare needed. You may have slight redness or tenderness that resolves within hours.
Results Development
Collagen remodeling begins immediately but visible lifting develops gradually over 2–3 months, with full results at 6 months.
Many of our clients combine Ultherapy with Rejuran or Juvelook during their visit — lifting plus skin quality improvement in a single appointment.
Common Questions
At premium Korean clinics, Ultherapy ranges from $2,000–$4,000. The same treatment in the US costs $4,000–$8,000+.
Youll feel brief pulses of heat and tingling. Our partner clinics offer comfort measures including topical numbing. The newer Ultherapy Prime system is more comfortable.
Most patients see results lasting 12–18 months. Annual maintenance sessions help sustain the lift.
Ultherapy reaches the deep SMAS layer (4.5mm) for lifting. Thermage heats the dermis (~3mm) for tightening. Many clinics recommend both.
Best suited for patients in their 30s–60s with mild to moderate skin laxity who want noticeable lifting without surgery.
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