Ultherapy Prime in Seoul — micro-focused ultrasound with real-time imaging

Which lifting treatment?

That is the wrong order — decide what you want to change first. Descent of the jawline points to Ultherapy, overall laxity and texture to Thermage, and Tuneface sits usefully between them. Most patients over 35 benefit from a sequence rather than one device.

Genuine device, measured energy

MILI Clinic uses genuine Ultherapy transducers and adheres to the manufacturer's energy protocol. Counterfeit or refilled cartridges deliver unpredictable output and are never used.

3D facial analysis before design

Facial contour and per-zone skin thickness are captured with 3D imaging before any energy is applied, so the treatment map reflects your anatomy rather than a template.

Clinical details from MILI Clinic Dosan — procedure facts and physician details on this site are taken from the clinic’s own published information. Your physician confirms what applies to you at consultation.

울쎄라피 프라임

Ultherapy Prime

FDA-cleared micro-focused ultrasound with real-time DeepSEE imaging.

Korean name	울쎄라피 프라임
Device	Ultherapy Prime® (Merz)
Regulatory status	US FDA-cleared for lifting of the brow, submentum and neck
Depth	1.5mm / 3.0mm / 4.5mm (SMAS layer)
Session	30–50 minutes depending on shot count
Downtime	Minimal. Mild swelling or tenderness may persist for 1–3 days.
Anaesthesia	Topical cream; nerve block or sedation available by request

Ultherapy delivers micro-focused ultrasound energy to the SMAS — the same fibromuscular layer a surgeon tightens during a facelift — without an incision. What separates the Prime generation is DeepSEE® imaging: the physician sees the tissue layers on screen in real time and places each line of energy where it will actually hold, rather than working blind.

Genuine device, measured energyMILI Clinic uses genuine Ultherapy transducers and adheres to the manufacturer's energy protocol. Counterfeit or refilled cartridges deliver unpredictable output and are never used.
3D facial analysis before designFacial contour and per-zone skin thickness are captured with 3D imaging before any energy is applied, so the treatment map reflects your anatomy rather than a template.
Static and dynamic assessmentFat distribution and jawline behaviour differ between a resting face and an expressive one. Both are assessed before the design is finalised — this is what prevents over-treatment of volume-critical zones.

Questions

Can Ultherapy cause hollow cheeks or fat loss?

It can, if it is applied without a proper reading of the individual face. Energy placed into volume-critical zones can cause permanent fat atrophy. This is why the physician assesses fat distribution and the face both at rest and in motion before designing the treatment, and why volume-preserving zones are mapped and avoided.

How painful is the treatment?

The energy is delivered in strong focused dots into deeper tissue, so sensation varies considerably between individuals. Depending on your pain threshold, treatment is performed under topical anaesthetic cream, a nerve block, or sedation. A dull ache in the treated area afterwards is normal and settles progressively.

How many shots do I need?

For a balanced full-face result, 400 shots or more is generally required. The exact count depends on your facial type and which concerns you are targeting. Where appropriate, combining Ultherapy with another lifting modality allows the shot count to be reduced and concentrated precisely where it is needed.

When do results appear?

There is an immediate tightening effect from tissue contraction, but the meaningful change comes from new collagen forming over the following 2–3 months. Results are typically assessed at the 3-month mark.

튠페이스

Tuneface

40.68MHz radiofrequency, officially certified centre, with 3D scanning before design.

Korean name	튠페이스
Device	Accent Prime® (Tuneface protocol) — 40.68MHz RF + ultrasound
Regulatory status	MFDS-approved medical device
Depth	Selective dermal and subdermal layers by handpiece
Session	20–40 minutes
Downtime	Minimal; slight vacuum marking possible, managed with pre- and post-care
Anaesthesia	Usually none required; topical cream by request

Tuneface uses 40.68MHz radiofrequency — a frequency chosen because it is absorbed efficiently by the collagen-rich layers — combined with ultrasound energy for an immediate lifting effect. MILI Clinic Dosan is an officially certified Tuneface centre, and treatment follows a 1:1 custom Tune Plan rather than a fixed programme.

3D scanning before every planThe outcome depends on how precisely skin condition is read beforehand. 3D stereoscopic imaging captures facial shape and per-zone skin thickness objectively, rather than relying on visual estimation.
Energy allocated, not distributed evenlyA fixed total energy is divided according to the individual map, so thicker and thinner zones receive appropriately different delivery.
Vacuum-mark prevention protocolLymphatic activation and hydration care before treatment measurably reduces both redness and the vacuum marking that the tip can leave.

Questions

Will I have swelling or marks afterwards?

Swelling is generally absent. Sensitive skin may show fine swelling that others would not notice, and this typically resolves within 1–2 days. Vacuum marks from the tip can be minimised with the clinic's pre- and post-treatment protocol — lymphatic circulation care and adequate hydration before the session noticeably reduce redness.

How long does the result last?

A single session generally maintains for roughly six months to a year. Ageing does not stop, so one session reduces the visible degree of ageing and the process then resumes from that point. A course of three sessions at monthly intervals typically holds for a year or longer. Individual variation is significant.

Can it be combined with Ultherapy or Thermage?

Yes, and it commonly is. Because the three devices act on different depths and tissue types, combining them allows each to be used at a lower dose while covering more of the ageing picture.

Questions

Ultherapy — what patients ask

Can Ultherapy cause hollow cheeks or fat loss?

It can, if it is applied without a proper reading of the individual face. Energy placed into volume-critical zones can cause permanent fat atrophy. This is why the physician assesses fat distribution and the face both at rest and in motion before designing the treatment, and why volume-preserving zones are mapped and avoided.

How painful is the treatment?

The energy is delivered in strong focused dots into deeper tissue, so sensation varies considerably between individuals. Depending on your pain threshold, treatment is performed under topical anaesthetic cream, a nerve block, or sedation. A dull ache in the treated area afterwards is normal and settles progressively.

How many shots do I need?

For a balanced full-face result, 400 shots or more is generally required. The exact count depends on your facial type and which concerns you are targeting. Where appropriate, combining Ultherapy with another lifting modality allows the shot count to be reduced and concentrated precisely where it is needed.

How is Thermage different from Ultherapy?

Thermage uses radiofrequency to heat a broad volume of dermis, which improves overall laxity, pore appearance and skin texture. Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound to reach the deeper SMAS layer at specific depths, which addresses sagging and jawline definition. They act on different layers and are frequently combined rather than chosen against each other.

The information on this page is general and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a physician. Every procedure carries risk, suitability differs between individuals, and an outcome cannot be guaranteed. Fees are confirmed at consultation.

Ultherapy Prime in Seoul — micro-focused ultrasound with real-time imaging

Which lifting treatment?

Genuine device, measured energy

3D facial analysis before design

Ultherapy Prime

Questions

Tuneface

Questions

Ultherapy — what patients ask

Is Ultherapy right for you?