Ultherapy Prime Seoul: Ultherapy vs Prime Compared

If you are planning Ultherapy Prime Seoul treatment on a trip to Korea, the first question is usually simple: which device, and why? Pascal Clinic in Gangnam offers both Ultherapy and Ultherapy Prime. Both lift the face with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and collagen renewal, at the same three depths. This guide explains what is the same, what is different, what it costs, and who each option suits.

What Ultherapy does

Ultherapy is a non-surgical facelift option built on high-intensity focused ultrasound. It sends the energy to a deep layer under the skin called the SMAS layer. The heat triggers collagen renewal and firming without an incision. There is no cutting and no stitches.

The device works from a live ultrasound image. That lets the practitioner see the tissue layers and place the energy where it is intended. Treatment depths are 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm, so a doctor can choose the depth for each area of your face.

A session takes about 30–40 minutes. The exact time depends on how many areas you treat: for example the whole face, the cheeks, the jawline or the area under the chin.

Ultherapy vs Ultherapy Prime

Ultherapy Prime is the upgraded system. Pascal describes it as having a more ergonomic handpiece and more stable energy control. The lifting method and the depths stay the same.

Comparison as described on Pascal's Korean website.

How to choose between them

Start from your area and your comfort. If you are sensitive to discomfort, or you want to treat a delicate area, ask your doctor about Prime. If your main goal is a firmer jawline and cheeks, both devices are used for that.

The choice does not change the type of result you are aiming for. It changes the handpiece and how the energy is delivered. Your doctor confirms the plan at an in-person exam.

Who it suits

Pascal lists these situations as a good fit for Ultherapy and Ultherapy Prime:

• Your double chin or jawline has lost definition.
• Heavy, sagging cheeks bother you.
• You want lifting without incisions.
• You want firmer skin and a cleaner face outline overall.
• You plan repeat treatments to maintain a lift.

What to expect

The clinic lists these effects for the treatment: a lifted face line and jawline, better skin firmness and texture, softer fine lines around the eyes and mouth, and a more even skin tone and texture. Individual results vary, and the amount of lift depends on your skin, age and the areas treated.

Price at Pascal Clinic

Pascal publishes its prices in Korean won, before 10% VAT:

• Ulthera Prime: ₩500,000 per 100 shots
• Korean HIFU device (Tensera): ₩180,000 per 100 shots

The number of shots depends on the areas you treat, and your doctor sets it at your exam. See the full price list for other lifting options such as Thermage FLX and Onda.

Ultherapy Prime Seoul: price and shots explained

Ultherapy is priced by the number of shots, and a shot is one pulse of energy. A larger area needs more shots. That is why a small area such as the jawline costs less than a full-face plan.

Pascal's price list also shows other lifting devices, so you can compare budgets before you write to us:

• Thermage FLX: ₩1,500,000 for 300 shots, and ₩2,690,000 for 600 shots
• Thermage FLX eye: ₩1,290,000 for 225 shots
• Onda, face: ₩390,000 for 40 kJ

These are different technologies with different jobs, so ask your doctor which one addresses your concern. All prices exclude 10% VAT.

Questions to ask at your exam

Bring these to your consultation and write down the answers:

• Which areas of my face should be treated, and at which depths?
• About how many shots does my plan need?
• Is Ultherapy or Ultherapy Prime the better match for my skin sensitivity?
• How many sessions should I plan, and how far apart?
• Would a different option, such as threads, suit me better?

Good answers are specific to your face. If an answer sounds generic, ask again.

Aftercare

The instructions are short:

• Skip hot packs, saunas, alcohol and hard exercise for one day.
• Washing your face and applying makeup are fine after 24 hours.
• Limit sun exposure and keep using sunscreen and moisturizer.
• Repeat the treatment 3–4 times at intervals to keep the lift longer.

When another option fits better

HIFU lifts skin that is loose, not heavily sagging. If sagging is advanced and non-surgical lifting was not enough, Pascal's plastic surgeons offer facelift and neck lift. If you want a lift you can feel right away, ask about thread lifting. You can also read the Ultherapy and Ultherapy Prime treatment page for the full FAQ.

Next step for Ultherapy Prime Seoul patients

Send your goal and clear front and side photos on WhatsApp. The team can also tell you whether Ultherapy Prime Seoul pricing fits your budget for the areas you want. A coordinator passes them to your doctor, and you get options with the matching price-list lines before you book a flight. Your doctor confirms the plan and gives a final quote at your exam in Seoul.

Individual results vary. Treatments carry risks, and only an in-person exam confirms whether Ultherapy or Ultherapy Prime suits you.

Frequently asked questions

This article is general information, not medical advice. Individual results vary, and surgery carries risks such as bleeding, infection and inflammation. Your surgeon confirms suitability at an in-person exam. Read the medical disclaimer.

Dr. Kang Kyoungjin

Representative Director · MD, PhD in Anatomy

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