Since installing Ultherapy Prime, Kate Clinic in Mapo has heard the same practical questions from hundreds of patients. This FAQ collects the most frequent ones with the answers given in the consultation room: short, specific and honest.
Device and difference questions
“Is Prime a different treatment from Ulthera?” Same focused-ultrasound principle, upgraded platform: sharper real-time imaging and smoother workflow. “Will results be better?” The mechanism is identical; what improves is precision, with energy landing at the right depth more consistently, especially on thin-skinned areas. “Is my old Ulthera experience a good predictor?” Yes. Your collagen response history is the best forecast available, so bring your old photos.
Session experience questions
“How long does a session take?” Commonly 40-60 minutes of treatment time for a full face, noticeably brisker than classic sessions, plus numbing time before. “Does it hurt less?” Refined energy delivery is generally reported as more tolerable at equivalent settings; numbing cream remains standard. “When can I wear makeup?” Usually the next day. “How often?” Typically once a year, adjusted by skin response at review.
Results and planning questions
“When will I see lifting?” Early tightness fades; real results build from week 4 and peak at months 2-3, so judge with photos then, not at week one. “Can I combine it with Titanium or Tune Face?” Yes, routinely: Prime anchors the SMAS annually while RF or laser maintains skin quality between. “Am I a candidate?” Mild-to-moderate sagging with reasonable skin thickness answers yes; severe laxity needs a different conversation, which the assessment will have honestly.
Kate Clinic in Mapo answers Prime questions with your own imaging and simulation at consultation, with international patients consulted remotely where needed. If your question is not on this list, bring it to the consultation.