Ultherapy PRIME Near Samseong Station: 3 Things to Check Before Shot Count

Summary: Results from Ultherapy PRIME depend more on ① whether treatment depth is adjusted while viewing the skin layers, ② whether treatment is planned while you are seated, and ③ how the 2–3 months after treatment are managed than on shot count.

Written by: Lee Ji-seung, Medical Director (PhD in Eastern and Western Medicine) · Date: 2026.10.7

When you search for Ultherapy, shot counts and price lists appear first. But what determines the actual results is at what depth, in which direction, and with what checks the energy is delivered. Here are the three things we explain first during an Ultherapy PRIME consultation at our COEX Branch, in order.

1. Ultherapy PRIME Treats While 'Seeing' Beneath the Skin

Ultherapy is a lifting treatment that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to deliver heat deep into the skin, reaching the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), to contract tissue and stimulate collagen regeneration. The newer Ultherapy PRIME has a larger ultrasound imaging screen and faster processing. This allows the practitioner to view the dermis and SMAS layer in real time and adjust the treatment depth.

• Avoid areas close to bone and nerves
• Use a shallower tip where the fat layer is thin
• Use a deeper tip along a jawline with pronounced sagging

Even with the same 300 shots, treatment without these distinctions can deliver too much energy to some areas and too little to others.

2. Plan While Seated, Treat While Lying Down

Lying down changes the direction of gravity, making sagging areas temporarily appear smoother. At Medical Bloom Korean Medicine Clinic · COEX, we first check the direction of sagging while you are seated, mark the direction of the lift on your skin, and then perform the treatment while you lie down. This sequence is particularly important for areas where sagging is less visible when lying down, such as above the nasolabial folds, under the chin, and around the eyes.

3. We Plan Together for the 2–3 Months After Treatment

The tightening you feel immediately after treatment comes from tissue contraction. Changes in firmness usually appear gradually over 2–3 months as new collagen forms (individual results vary). At Medical Bloom Korean Medicine Clinic · COEX, we also provide guidance on skin booster care during this recovery period when needed. We keep treatment records so they can be compared at your next visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long does Ultherapy PRIME take, and when can I return to my usual activities?

A full-face treatment takes approximately 40–60 minutes. Most people can resume their usual activities immediately on the same day, and redness usually subsides within a few hours.

Q. How many Ultherapy treatments do I need?

We typically assess your progress after 1 treatment and recommend maintenance treatments at intervals of 12–18 months. Since individual needs vary, we provide specific guidance during your consultation.

Q. How do Ultherapy and Thermage differ?

Ultherapy PRIME primarily targets the deeper SMAS layer with ultrasound, while Thermage FLX primarily targets the dermis with radiofrequency energy. We consider Ultherapy first for sagging and Thermage first for fine lines and skin firmness. Depending on your skin condition, the two treatments may also be performed together.

Temporary redness, swelling, soreness, tingling, and other symptoms may occur after treatment, and effects and side effects may vary from person to person. Please consult thoroughly with your medical provider before treatment.

If you have been looking into Ultherapy lifting near Samseong Station or Seolleung Station, start by checking 'what is causing my face to sag' before focusing on the device name. Medical Bloom Korean Medicine Clinic · COEX is a 4-minute walk from exits 9·10 of Seolleung Station.