Ultherapy Prime Skin Tightening Treatment Melbourne

Ultherapy Prime coming soon

Ultherapy Prime is coming soon to Victorian Cosmetic Institute. As the next-generation upgrade of the original Ultherapy, it delivers a more comfortable experience, faster treatment times, and even greater precision. This non-surgical lift gently tightens skin and stimulates collagen, helping you look refreshed with results that improve over time. Phone 1300 863 824 to join our waitlist today to be among the first to experience it when it arrives.

 

What is Ultherapy?

Ultherapy Prime is the next generation of the original Ultherapy treatment. Using advanced focused ultrasound energy, it lifts and tightens skin – without surgery or downtime. This upgraded device offers greater precision, faster treatment times, and improved comfort, making it an even more effective option for non-surgical skin tightening.

Ultherapy Prime can be performed on the face, neck, and décolletage. By targeting the deeper support layers of the skin, including the SMAS layer, which is usually addressed in surgical facelifts. It helps restore lift and firmness while stimulating your body’s natural collagen production.

Most patients need only one treatment, typically lasting 30–60 minutes, with no incisions or recovery time.

How does it work?

Medically, ultrasound is used for a variety of reasons. The term ‘ultrasound’ is commonly associated with pregnancy scans. In these ultrasound scans, high-frequency sound waves are emitted by a hand piece, and the reflections of these sound waves are recaptured to form an image. 

Conversely, Ultherapy Prime focuses ultrasound waves to a specific point deep within the skin or beneath the skin. The Ultherapy Prime system is able to display the skin’s individual layers on a screen so that the ultrasound waves can be accurately focused. At this point, they produce thermal energy that consequently stimulates new collagen formation and results in the tightening or lifting of the skin. 

Ultherapy Prime targets the foundational layers of the skin, including the deep dermis and the SMAS layer (or superficial muscular aponeurotic system, the layer that is tightened in face-lifts). This ‘deep heating’ leads to tightening of the skin. 

By bypassing the skin’s surface, Ultherapy Prime works where it matters most, deep within the foundation layers, while leaving the outer skin untouched.

Results appear gradually, with most patients noticing improvement after 2 – 3 months, and continued results developing up to 6 months post-treatment.

What can be treated?

Ultherapy Prime can be used to lift and tighten areas on the face, neck and chest including:

  • The jawline
  • The lower face
  • The area under and around the eyes
  • The forehead and brow area
  • Lines around the upper lip and chin
  • Wrinkles on the decolletage

It is not a replacement for a surgical face-lift. Instead, it provides an alternative for those who are looking for a non-invasive treatment to tighten skin and slow the facial ageing process.

What are the benefits of Ultherapy Prime?

There are a number of benefits that make Ultherapy Prime an appealing option for skin tightening and rejuvenation, including:

  • Minimally invasive – No incisions are required because ultrasound energy is the main form of treatment.
  • No recovery time and limited side effects – Patients can return to normal activity immediately.
  • Natural and long-lasting – Stimulates your own collagen for gradual, lasting improvements in lift, firmness, and skin qualitity.

After Ultherapy Prime, patients often notice smoother, tighter skin, a more lifted appearance around the eyes and brows, improved definition in the jawline, and reduced lines and wrinkles on the chest.

How does Ultherapy Prime work?

Ultherapy Prime stimulates collagen production by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the skin’s foundation layers, areas typically addressed in cosmetic surgery, without disrupting the surface.

The energy generates tiny thermal coagulation points (TCPs) points of heat at precise depths beneath the skin. These micro-heating points trigger your body’s natural healing response, which:

  • Contracts and tightens existing collagen
  • Stimulates fresh collagen production
  • Strengthens the skin’s structure for longer-lasting firmness

Because Ultherapy Prime bypasses the skin’s surface, all the action happens deep within, leaving no visible marks on the skin and no downtime.

The Ultherapy procedure stimulates collagen production by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the skin’s foundation layer, typically addressed in cosmetic surgery, without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.

How does heat make my skin tighter?

As we age, collagen loses its strength and elasticity, causing skin to sag and fine lines to form. When heat created by Ultrasound – between 60 and 70 Degrees Celsius – is delivered between 1.5mm to 4.5mm into the skin’s dermis, several beneficial processes occur:

  • The heat disrupts and breaks the bonds holding the collagen fibers in their shape. This allows the collagen fibers to contract, returning it to its original tight shape.
  • New collagen is formed and the body registers the TCPs as an injury site which initiates the natural healing response. This response involves tissue repair and the creation of new collagen.
  • Reorganisation and cross-linking of new and existing collagen also occurs at the TCP sites, giving the skin increased elasticity properties and greater resistance to physical stress to the skin.
  • Inflammation from the ultrasound heat triggers a secondary natural response: The release of a specialty cell that comes along to “mop up” any damaged tissue. This is followed by fibroblasts that are responsible for creating new collagen, and replacing anything that is mopped up with new, tighter collagen.

This natural rebuilding process is why results appear gradually, improving over several months after treatment.

How to prepare for Ultherapy Prime treatment

You should stop the use of any blood thinning medications prior to your treatment because these can exacerbate bruising. You should also avoid taking any aspirin, anti-inflammatories or fish oil supplements because these could also intensify any bruising.

It may be helpful to take Arnica Montana (an oral homeopathic supplement) for 3-5 days beforehand because this may reduce swelling, but you should consult your doctor before doing so.

On the day of your appointment you should wear comfortable clothing. You may wish to take a single dose of pain relief such as paracetamol 30 minutes before the treatment. This should not worsen bruising.

What to expect when getting Ultherapy Prime

Your practitioner will use the Ultherapy Prime device with specialised ultrasound handpieces (called transducers) designed to treat different skin depths. Thanks to its larger, clearer screen, Ultherapy Prime allows your practitioner to see exactly where they’re treating, ensuring precise and effective energy delivery.

During the procedure, you may feel brief warming or tingling sensations as the ultrasound energy is delivered. The upgraded technology makes the treatment more comfortable than the original Ultherapy.

Sessions typically take 30 – 90 minutes, depending on the areas treated.

What to expect after Ultherapy Prime

Afterwards, your skin may look slightly pink, similar to having had a facial, but this usually fades within a few hours. You can return to work, exercise, and your usual routine straight away.

Some possible symptoms that can occur after the treatment include:

  • Bruising, most commonly along the jawline and cheekbone.
  • Mild tenderness, swelling, or a “toothache-like” sensation in treated areas for a few days. This is generally noticed when washing the face or applying make-up.
  • Rarely, patients may notice temporary numbness or muscle weakness, which usually disappears within weeks.

Case Studies

Case Study 1 - Ultherapy before and after

This patient presented to the Victorian Cosmetic Institute wanting the skin on her lower face and upper neck to be tightened. She has noticed that over the years her skin in this area has increased in laxity. She has started to notice shadowing in her jawline when she catches her reflection or sees recent pictures of herself. This picture is 3 months post Ulthera treatment, so the results are visible and she will continue to see improvements over the next couple of months.

ulthera before and after

Case Study 2

This patient presented to the Victorian Cosmetic Institute for Ulthera treatment to reduce her jowls and to tighten her jawline. This after photo was taken 1 month post treatment.

ulthera before and after

FAQ

How much does Ultherapy Prime cost?

The first step on your Ultherapy Prime journey is to book a consultation, your practitioner will address your concerns, assess your skin and determine if Ultherapy Prime is right for you. The price of your treatment will be discussed in this consultation and will depend on the areas that are being treated.

 

Who can have Ultherapy Prime and what areas can Ultherapy treat?

Ultherapy Prime is most suitable for someone over the age of 35 who suffers from mild-to-moderate skin laxity. It is best for someone seeking skin tightening who does not want to have a surgical face-lift. 

The results of Ultherapy Prime cannot be compared to that of a surgical face lift, so it may not be suitable for someone seeking dramatic changes. It provides an non-invasive alternative for those looking to subtly fight the progression of skin laxity.

Ultherapy Prime can treat all areas of the face, neck and chest, including:

  • Loose cheek skin and jowls
  • Sagging under the chin
  • Loose skin on the neck
  • The forehead and eyebrow area

 

How many Ultherapy Prime treatments are needed to see results?

For most patients, only one intitial treatment will be necessary, and future maintenance treatments are recommended every year or two after the initial treatment. Some patients may need more than one initial treatment depending on the degree of skin laxity and how their skin responds to the procedure.

 

Is Ultherapy Prime painful?

Ultherapy Prime uses a more advanced energy delivery system than the previous Ultherapy device, making the treatment more comfortable for patients. The ultrasound energy may provide some discomfort during the Ultherapy Prime treatment but for most patients it is mild and very tolerable. 

 

How long before you see results from Ultherapy Prime?

Initial tightening of the skin can be seen immediately after treatment, much of this, however, is from the inflammation caused by the heat. True results appear over 2 – 3 months as the new collagen formation needs to mature. As maturation occurs collagen is realigned to provide a smooth and well supported foundation for the skin’s surface.

While Ulthera Prime cannot duplicate the results of a facelift, it’s a clinically proven non-invasive alternative for those not ready for surgery.