Ultherapy Prime Singapore

• Arms — addresses skin laxity along the upper arms, a concern for patients who find the area resistant to exercise-based tightening
• Abdomen — targets laxity in the abdominal region; suitable for patients experiencing skin looseness in this area

• Ultrasound gel is applied to the treatment area to facilitate imaging and energy transmission
• Our doctor uses the handpiece to visualise tissue layers via real-time imaging before any energy is delivered
• The appropriate transducer and depth settings are selected based on your anatomy
• Energy is delivered in a systematic, line-by-line pattern across the designated zones
• You remain awake throughout; no general anaesthesia is involved
• Most patients describe the sensation as brief, intermittent warmth at the point of each energy pulse; this subsides as the handpiece moves to the next area

Treatment duration: approximately 30–45 minutes for focused areas such as the brow; 60–90 minutes for full face, neck, and submentum.

Downtime:

Most patients leave the clinic and return to their normal routine immediately. Any gentle skin responses, such as light flushing or mild puffiness, are brief and easily managed.

Immediate responses (expected and transient):

• Mild flush — typically resolves within a few hours
• Slight puffiness, particularly along the jawline or submentum, usually subsides within 24 hours
• Tenderness to the touch for a few days
• Occasional light bruising — typically fades within 1–2 weeks

Results timeline:

• Some patients may notice subtle tightening in the weeks following treatment
• Collagen remodelling continues: many patients report visible improvements at 2–3 months
• Further refinement may continue up to 6 months post-treatment
• Results may be maintained for approximately 12–18 months, depending on individual ageing rate and skin condition, though individual outcomes vary

Aftercare guidance:

• Apply SPF diligently in the weeks following treatment
• Use gentle skincare; avoid harsh actives in the immediate post-treatment period
• Avoid prolonged heat exposure (saunas, steam rooms) for a few days
• Follow the doctor’s specific post-treatment instructions

Liquid PDO Threadlift is a fourth-generation injectable treatment that uses PDO mono threads delivered in liquid form — rather than inserting traditional physical threads beneath the skin. Once introduced, the liquid disperses evenly within the skin to stimulate the body’s own collagen production from within the dermal layer, working to improve skin firmness, elasticity, and texture over time. The result is smoother, tighter skin with a more contoured appearance, achieved with minimal downtime.

Ultherapy Prime provides the deep structural lift — targeting the SMAS and deeper dermal layers via microfocused ultrasound energy delivered under real-time imaging guidance. Liquid PDO Threadlift acts as a surface booster — filling the gap at the intradermal level to refine skin texture and elasticity in the layer directly above where Ultherapy Prime works.

Together, the two treatments support a more complete lifting and rejuvenation outcome:

• Ultherapy Prime delivers the deep-tissue structural lift at the SMAS level
• Liquid PDO Threadlift improves surface texture, firmness, and elasticity within the skin
• The combination supports dual-layer collagen stimulation — working from the structural foundation upwards
• Enhanced jawline definition contributes to a more sculpted, V-shape facial contour
• Both treatments involve minimal downtime, supporting a natural-looking result

This pairing is particularly well suited to patients whose concerns include both structural laxity and a visible decline in skin quality — and for whom Ultherapy Prime alone addresses the foundational lift, but not the full picture of surface texture improvement.

Dr Sam will assess whether adding Liquid PDO Threadlift is appropriate for your individual presentation, and advise on the correct sequencing and timing to ensure both treatments are delivered safely and to their full clinical potential.

Ultherapy Prime addresses structural laxity at the SMAS and dermal levels. Dermal fillers restore volume in areas where fat pad descent or resorption has created hollowness or deflation. These two approaches may complement each other when both laxity and volume loss are contributing to visible facial changes. Timing is important — our doctor will advise on sequencing.

Skin boosters and bioremodelling agents such as Profhilo target skin hydration, elasticity, and superficial skin quality. When combined with Ultherapy Prime’s deeper structural lift, this pairing may address both the foundational layer and the quality of the skin above it. Dr Sam will advise on appropriate intervals between treatments.

As outlined in the comparison section, these two modalities operate at different tissue levels. Thermage’s radiofrequency energy addresses the dermis and surface texture, while Ultherapy Prime targets the SMAS and deeper dermal layers. A planned combination — with appropriate intervals — may address a broader range of concerns than either treatment alone.

Combining treatments requires careful planning to avoid overlapping recovery periods or delivering overlapping energy to the same tissue zone too close together. Always discuss any treatments you are considering — or have recently had — with the doctor before proceeding.