Understanding Ultherapy PRIME
Ultherapy PRIME uses focused ultrasound energy. NOWMEDI offers it for lifting and skin-laxity concerns. Your consultation should distinguish skin laxity from volume loss and determine whether ultrasound is an appropriate option.
What focused ultrasound means
Ultherapy PRIME uses focused ultrasound with imaging to help the practitioner visualize tissue during treatment. It is different from a resurfacing laser, which is selected for different skin concerns. A consultation should explain the treatment depth and area in language you understand.
We offer several Ultherapy shot-count options. Your physician will explain how the proposed count relates to your anatomy and treatment goals. A shot count alone does not predict the degree of lifting.
Who should discuss this option—and when to pause
Bring a specific concern, such as a change in the appearance of the jawline or loose skin, rather than expecting an overall transformation from one technology. Ask whether the concern is laxity, volume loss, skin texture, or a combination. These may call for different approaches.
Tell the doctor about threads, fillers, surgery, implants, altered sensation, and previous energy-based procedures. Ask them to explain whether any of these affect the proposed treatment area. An assessment should also explain when a non-surgical treatment is unlikely to deliver the degree of change you want.
What to discuss at consultation
Which areas and depths will be treated? What improvement is realistic without surgery?
- Your goals, prior procedures, medications, allergies, and relevant health conditions.
- Expected benefit, limitations, alternatives, and whether no treatment is the better choice.
- The clinician performing treatment, the exact device or product, and the full written price.
A closer look at the appointment
Ask how the practitioner will use imaging, which areas will be included, and what comfort measures are available. Clarify whether the quote includes the whole planned area and whether an additional area would be charged separately.
During the visit, you should know how to communicate discomfort or request a pause. Before leaving, confirm how to report altered sensation, persistent pain, or other unexpected changes and when the clinician wants to review you.
Recovery & planning your trip
Ask when to assess your outcome; do not plan on an immediate final result. Share previous fillers, threads, implants, and energy-based treatments.
Recovery varies with the treatment, settings, area, and individual response. Confirm your review appointment and return-flight timing with the treating physician. Ask for written aftercare instructions and a contact plan before leaving Jeju.
Results, timing, and realistic expectations
Ask the physician when to assess progress and when a final comparison is meaningful. Immediate appearance and longer-term change are different questions. A repeat treatment should be a separate clinical decision rather than something assumed from a package offer.
When reviewing examples, ask for comparable starting anatomy, the actual procedure used, and the interval between photographs. If other treatments were performed, ask how that limits what the example tells you about ultrasound alone.
AN INFORMED DECISION
Risks & considerations
Manufacturer safety information lists redness, swelling, pain, and transient nerve effects among common reported side effects. Ask your clinician about the full risk profile and suitability.
No aesthetic treatment is risk-free. These questions and examples are not a complete contraindication or risk list. Your clinician must explain the details of your proposed treatment.
Cost & what is included
Request a current VAT-inclusive quote. Confirm the treatment area, product or device, quantity or settings, anesthesia if needed, review visits, and any extra charges. No fixed package price is presented here because a current confirmed quote is needed.
How to compare a treatment quote →Compare the approach, not just the name
These are discussion points, not a recommendation or a claim that every alternative is available at NOWMEDI.
| Option or concern | What to discuss |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound treatment | Ask about laxity, imaging, depth, and expected gradual change. |
| Laser resurfacing | Ask about texture or scars and the associated surface-healing plan. |
| Fillers | Ask about volume rather than assuming tightening will address a hollow area. |
Common questions
Can I choose this treatment before I arrive?+
You can ask about it in advance, but a final recommendation depends on clinical assessment. Availability does not establish that a treatment is right for you.
Will the treatment be the same as in the U.S.?+
Not necessarily. Products, permitted uses, and clinical practice can differ by country. Ask your physician about the exact product, its intended use, and its authorization in Korea and the United States.
Can I combine it with another procedure?+
Ask the treating doctor about sequencing, cumulative risks, and recovery. Do not assume combining procedures is appropriate for a short visit.
More questions about this treatment
Is Ultherapy PRIME a laser?
No. It is an ultrasound-based system. NOWMEDI also lists laser treatments, but those are different technologies with different treatment plans.
How many shots do I need?
That cannot be established from the website. Ask for a mapped plan and an explanation of why the proposed count fits the areas being treated.
Will I get a surgical facelift result?
Do not assume equivalence. Ask what degree of change is realistic from a non-surgical approach and whether it is enough for your goals.
Further reading for this decision
External references explain general treatment information; they do not certify NOWMEDI, verify a particular clinician, or establish the suitability of your treatment.
Patient information updated October 19, 2026. Please discuss suitability, availability, and your individual care plan with our team.
Manufacturer safety information ↗ · Content policy