The HIFU
the FDA approved
first.
Ultherapy Prime is the original FDA-approved HIFU device from Merz Aesthetics. Featuring real-time ultrasound imaging, it's the only HIFU that lets the physician SEE exactly where energy is being delivered — surgical-grade precision without incisions.
At a glance.
The only HIFU that lets your doctor see beneath your skin in real time.
Ultherapy Prime from Merz Aesthetics is the world's first FDA-approved HIFU device, used in over 1.5 million treatments globally. Its unique DeepSEE imaging technology lets your physician visualize the deep facial layers in real time — ensuring energy is delivered precisely to the SMAS muscle layer (4.5mm depth) for surgical-grade lifting. At JRYN Seomyeon, treatments range from ₩990,000 (300 shots) for targeted areas to ₩2,500,000 (1,000 shots) for comprehensive face and neck rejuvenation.
The science
,
simplified.
Understanding the mechanism helps you set realistic expectations and compare with alternatives.
DeepSEE imaging visualization
Before each shot, ultrasound imaging shows the exact tissue layers. Dr. Lee sees skin, fat, fascia, and muscle in real time — and adjusts placement to avoid bones, vessels, and nerves while maximizing therapeutic effect.
Focused ultrasound delivery
Ultrasound energy passes harmlessly through the skin surface and concentrates at depth (1.5mm, 3.0mm, 4.5mm). Microscopic coagulation points form, where collagen fibers contract immediately and rebuild over months.
SMAS-level lifting
The 4.5mm depth is the SMAS layer — the same layer surgeons tighten in a face lift. By treating this layer non-invasively, Ultherapy delivers true lifting (not just surface tightening) without surgical incisions.
Months of natural rebuilding
Results unfold over 90 days as new collagen and elastin form. Final lifting peaks at 2–3 months and lasts 12–18 months. Annual maintenance treatments compound benefits over years.
What we treat
,
and how.
Each treatment configuration is calibrated for specific concerns. Dr. Lee will recommend a personalized plan during consultation.
| Configuration | Best For | Specifications | Results In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Face (Lower + Upper) | Comprehensive sagging across face | 600–1,000 shots | 2–3 months |
| Lower Face & Jawline | Jowls, marionette lines, jaw definition loss | 300–600 shots | 2–3 months |
| Brow & Forehead | Drooping brow, hooded eyelids | 100–200 shots | 1–2 months |
| Neck & Décolletage | Neck laxity, platysmal bands | 200–400 shots | 2–3 months |
| Submentum (Double Chin) | Submental fullness, neck sag | 100–200 shots | 2–3 months |
All configurations
,
side by side.
Different shot counts, configurations, and comparable alternatives — clearly laid out so you can choose what's right for your goals and budget.
| Option | Price | Best For | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA · FDA Ultherapy 300 shots | ₩990,000 | Targeted areas (jawline, brow, neck) | 12 months |
| USA · FDA Ultherapy 600 shots | ₩1,800,000 | Full lower face + neck or full face | 12–15 months |
| USA · FDA Ultherapy 1,000 shots | ₩2,500,000 | Complete face + neck + décolletage | 15–18 months |
| Korea · Affordable HIFU Shurink Universe 300 | ₩75,000 | Budget alternative — similar mechanism | 9–12 months |
Good candidates &
who should wait.
Every treatment has ideal candidates and situations where it's not recommended. Safety first — always.
Good candidates
- Mild-to-moderate skin laxity (age 35–65)
- Sagging jawline, jowls, drooping brow
- Patients seeking surgical-grade results without surgery
- Previous facelift patients wanting maintenance
- Strong family history of skin laxity (preventative use)
- Good general health, realistic expectations
Not ideal for
- Severe skin laxity (surgical facelift more appropriate)
- Very thin skin with bone prominence
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active skin infections in treatment area
- Metal implants in face
- Inability to lie still for 60–90 minutes
What happens after.
We believe in informed patients. Here's what to expect after treatment, and the full safety profile.
After your treatment
- Mild redness for 1–2 hours — resolves quickly
- Avoid heated environments (sauna, hot yoga) for 48 hours
- Use gentle cleanser only for 24 hours
- Apply SPF 30+ daily — critical for collagen healing
- Stay well-hydrated; drink extra water for 1 week
- Avoid blood thinners (alcohol, aspirin) for 48 hours pre-treatment
- Photograph before and 3 months after for accurate comparison
Possible side effects
- Sharp warm sensation during treatment (anesthesia minimizes)
- Mild redness lasting 1–2 hours
- Slight tenderness when pressing treated area (1–3 days)
- Subtle micro-marks at high-energy points (fade within 24 hours)
- Temporary swelling (24–48 hours)
- Bruising at deeper layers (3–7 days)
- Numbness in treated area (resolves within 6 weeks)
- Mild facial nerve weakness (very rare, resolves in 4–6 weeks)
- Burn (extremely rare with proper imaging)
Dr. Lee Portrait
Dr. Jeong Heon Lee,
board-certified
dermatologist.
Every face has its own quiet rhythm.
My work is to add precision without erasing what's natural
—
revealing what already makes you beautiful,
in its most graceful form. A journey we walk together.
- MD, Inje University College of Medicine
- Member, Korean Dermatological Association
- Member, Korean Society of Cosmetic Dermatology
- 15+ years in cosmetic dermatology
Ultherapy Prime
questions.
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