Early Experience With Ultherapy Prime in Asia Pacific: A Pilot Case Series

Area of Science:

• Aesthetics
• Dermatology
• Medical Devices

Background:

• Microfocused ultrasound with real-time visualization is a proven noninvasive skin lifting treatment.
• Ultherapy Prime is an advanced version with enhanced imaging and processing for tissue remodeling.
• Limited data exists on Ultherapy Prime's efficacy in Asian populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Ultherapy Prime for skin lifting and laxity in Asian patients.
• To assess Ultherapy Prime's impact on jawline and neck sagging.
• To document patient and physician-reported outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Thirty Asian participants with mild-to-severe sagging were treated with Ultherapy Prime.
• A dual-depth treatment protocol using 650+ lines of microfocused ultrasound was applied.
• Outcomes measured included Merz Aesthetics Scale (MAS) scores, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS), and pain scores.

Main Results:

• Most participants showed MAS improvement in neck and jawline by day 90.
• 100% of patients and physicians reported aesthetic improvement (ranging from improved to very much improved) via GAIS.
• The treatment was well-tolerated, with a mean pain score of 4.50.

Conclusions:

• A single Ultherapy Prime treatment effectively improves jawline and neck skin laxity in Asian patients.
• The treatment demonstrates good tolerability across various demographic groups.
• Ultherapy Prime offers a safe and effective option for noninvasive skin tightening in Asians.