First published: 2023-06-19 / 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).
Many people visit our clinic to check their skin condition in advance of an important event. When you are young, your condition quickly recovers with self-care alone, but as you age, recovery slows down and you are easily affected by small irritations. If you are concerned about sagging skin due to loss of elasticity and increased fine lines, you may consider a combined approach using two treatments rather than just one.
Signs that elasticity won't return with cosmetics alone
If you've tried cosmetics that emphasize anti-aging functions but find it difficult to see noticeable changes, you may move on to considering care that works deeper than the epidermis. We recommend a consultation when the following signs overlap:
- When you feel that your cheeks and jawline are increasingly sagging
- When fine lines have increased in a short period
- When your recovery speed is not what it used to be
Reasons for hesitating about laser lifting
Since it involves delivering thermal energy into the skin, many people have put it off, worrying that it might not be suitable for sensitive skin. However, by adjusting the equipment and technique to suit your skin condition, it is possible to reduce surface damage while promoting collagen regeneration and improving elasticity.
Even if people experience aging at the same time, the degree of elasticity loss, sagging, and wrinkles varies from person to person. It is better to assess your own skin first rather than just following reviews or recommendations.
Why not just one treatment?
In this case, the patient had severe sagging and rapidly increasing fine lines, so a combined solution of Ultherapy and Tuneface was chosen. Before proceeding, the equipment and number of shots were determined after comprehensively assessing skin thickness, fat content, and skin type.
Consultation to see if one treatment is enough for my skin, or if a combination is better
The layer targeted by Ultherapy
Ultherapy, which operates with high-intensity focused ultrasound, delivers energy from the SMAS layer to the dermis and epidermis, creating thermal coagulation points. It works by treating the SMAS layer, where sagging begins, to lift the sagging cheeks and jaw area.
What Tuneface added
Tuneface, which uses a high-frequency tip, was used to deliver energy at different penetration depths to refine the facial contours and enhance elasticity. The two methods were designed to complement each other by acting on different layers when used in combination.
| Category | Ultherapy | Tuneface |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | Focused Ultrasound | High Frequency |
| Main action | SMAS layer lifting | Facial contouring and elasticity enhancement |
| Role | Primarily improves sagging | Complements lines and fine wrinkles |
Reasons for adjusting intensity and depth
By meticulously adjusting the energy intensity and delivery depth, you can expect both elasticity recovery and wrinkle improvement while minimizing excessive irritation. Since results and maintenance periods may vary from person to person, it is important to plan according to your individual condition during the consultation.
When sagging and fine lines are present simultaneously, it may be more rational to combine methods that act on different layers rather than trying to solve everything with a single device. However, since the same combination is not suitable for everyone, a diagnosis comes first.
If you are curious about an elasticity recovery plan, you can also compare other lifting options such as Tuneface or Thermage FLX.
Inquire about the right lifting combination for me
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 provides general information about procedures and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. The suitability and results of procedures may vary depending on the individual.