First published 2023-04-06 / Last reviewed 2026-05-28
This is a guide to Ultherapy PRIME compiled by Dr. Choi Byeong-geun of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk (3 minutes walk from Konkuk Univ. Station Exit 1).
While there is a perception that skin aging begins in middle age, it is actually reported to progress slowly from around age 25. Therefore, it is recommended to approach aging preventatively from an early stage rather than facing it unprepared. In this article, we will summarize the causes of early aging, ways to slow it down through lifestyle habits, and points where management can intervene.
How Aging Changes the Face
When elasticity decreases, changes occur throughout the face.
- Increase in fine lines around the eyes, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles
- Sagging cheeks deepen nasolabial folds
- The development of jowls and a double chin changes the slender contour into a square shape
It is known that changes that begin slowly around age 25 accelerate in the 30s.
Factors Contributing to Early Aging
When the balance of life is disrupted, a decrease in immunity and hormonal imbalance can accelerate aging.
- Cumulative UV exposure
- Lack of sleep and irregular eating habits
- Smoking and stimulating foods
Consult us if you are curious about your skin aging stage
Preventive Habits in Daily Life
The basics you can try in your daily life are as follows:
- Apply sunscreen thoroughly even on cloudy days
- Maintain good quality sleep and regular eating habits
- Consume foods rich in antioxidants and sufficient water
Lifestyle habits are the foundation for slowing down the aging process, but they have limitations in reversing already progressed loss of elasticity.
Why Lifting is Added for Advanced Aging
At a stage where elasticity has significantly decreased, it is difficult to manage with cosmetics and lifestyle habits alone. Ultherapy PRIME is a method that non-invasively delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound to the SMAS layer, creating thermal coagulation points at various depths such as 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5mm, and inducing tissue contraction and collagen production. It allows for precise application by confirming the layers with real-time imaging.
Combinations Often Considered
If there is also facial contour sagging, radiofrequency methods such as InMode MiniFX may be added. This method delivers radiofrequency energy through vacuum, acting on unnecessary fat cells and inducing dermal collagen production, and is used for refining jowls and double chin.
Conclusion
Aging begins at an early stage, so preventive habits are fundamental, and lifting is added in advanced stages. The appropriate treatment plan varies depending on the skin condition, so a diagnosis comes first.
Inquire if you are curious about anti-aging management
Related information can be found in the Ultherapy PRIME and InMode MiniFX guides.
Authored by: Dr. Choi Byeong-geun (Chief Director of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk / Member of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Hair, Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine, Korean Filler Society, etc.) Last reviewed: 2026-05-28
This article is for general information about procedures and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. The suitability and results of procedures may vary by individual.