If you’re planning to lift your face with an Ulthera treatment and start researching, you’ll likely come across both the Ulthera Prime and Ulthera SPT model names and that’s often where the confusion, and the question of which one to choose, begins. What sets these two treatments apart? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Ulthera Prime vs Ulthera SPT and how they differ, so you can see the full picture and choose the option that’s the best value and the best fit for your face with confidence.
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Get to Know the Ulthera SPT and Ulthera Prime Devices
Before we dive into the differences between Ulthera SPT and Ulthera Prime, let’s first understand how these two treatments compare. Both use the same underlying technology, MFU-V (Micro-Focused Ultrasound with Visualization) from Merz Aesthetics, high-frequency ultrasound energy that reaches deep into the SMAS layer, the same layer surgeons target during a facelift, stimulating collagen production for firmer, more resilient-looking skin. Here’s how each treatment works.
Ulthera SPT: The Trusted Lifting Standard, Tailored to You
Many people assume Ulthera SPT is a brand-new device, but it’s actually a software and treatment-technique upgrade built on the previous generation, with a number of standout advantages over typical lifting devices, including:
- See : During treatment, your doctor can view your skin layers in real time on-screen, down to the level of your skin’s structure, allowing them to identify exactly how deep your SMAS layer sits since everyone’s skin thickness is different.
- Plan : Once the image is clear, your doctor plans the number of lines to deliver, tailored to your specific concerns, to address exactly what you’re worried about.
- Treat : With a clear treatment plan in place, energy can be delivered with precision, not randomly toward bone or blood vessels, for clear, safe results.
Which Areas Is Ulthera SPT Best For?
- Full face, to address sagging skin and enlarged pores
- Around the eyes, to lift drooping brows for a more open look and make eyes appear bigger
- Cheeks and nasolabial folds, to lift sagging cheeks and soften deep folds
- Under the chin, to tighten excess tissue beneath the chin
- Facial contour, to create a slimmer face shape with a more defined jawline
- Neck, to reduce wrinkles and sagging in the neck area
Ulthera Prime: A New Generation of Lifting Technology, Faster, More Precise, and More Comfortable Than Ever
If Ulthera SPT set the trusted standard for lifting, Ulthera Prime is the newer upgrade, developed to address the pain points of both doctors and patients. Ulthera Prime features a more modern, more powerful device design, elevating the lifting experience to a whole new level, with upgrades including:
- A New, Larger, Sharper Display : Lets doctors view skin layers in far greater detail than before and assess treatment areas more precisely than with previous models.
- Faster Processing System : A new-generation processing chip delivers a much faster screen refresh rate (High Refresh Rate) with no lag, allowing doctors to work smoothly and complete treatment in less time.
- A More Comfortable Experience : Thanks to the device’s more stable, faster performance, energy delivery to the skin is more continuous and consistent, helping reduce discomfort and excess heat buildup, so patients feel more comfortable throughout treatment.
Which Areas Is Ulthera Prime Best For?
- Full face and neck, especially for those who want smooth results and fast visible outcomes
- Around the eyes and brows. This treatment is especially well suited for detailed work that demands high precision
- Cheeks and jowls, for those who want sharply defined facial contours
- Body areas, such as the abdomen or thighs thanks to the device’s fast processing, larger areas can be treated more efficiently
Ulthera Prime vs Ulthera SPT: What’s the Difference?
If you’re wondering how Ulthera Prime and Ulthera SPT differ, here’s a quick summary of their similarities and differences.
What’s the Same Between Ulthera Prime and Ulthera SPT
- Both use highly precise, high-frequency ultrasound technology with a real-time skin-layer display, proprietary technology not found in other lifting devices.
- Both deliver energy deep into the SMAS layer to stimulate collagen production in the deeper layers of skin.
- Both offer multiple handpiece sizes to choose from as needed, addressing every skin layer, from the surface down to the lifting layer.
- Both show results from the very first treatment, with full results visible within 2–3 months, and results that last around 1 year.
What’s Different Between Ulthera Prime and Ulthera SPT
- Ulthera Prime’s display is larger and sharper than the SPT model’s, giving doctors a clearer, more detailed view of every layer of your skin and the clearer the image, the more precise the treatment plan.
- Ulthera Prime’s internal system processes faster, with quicker, lag-free on-screen response, allowing doctors to deliver energy continuously and smoothly.
- Ulthera Prime treatment sessions are slightly faster than Ulthera SPT, thanks to its faster processing system.
- Ulthera Prime feels more comfortable, since the device delivers energy faster and more consistently, reducing the buildup of discomfort during treatment and leaving patients feeling more comfortable overall.
In summary, if you’re confident in the tried-and-true lifting standard, Ulthera SPT is still a solid choice. But if you want a more premium lifting experience with even less discomfort, Ulthera Prime is definitely the answer for you.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Ulthera Prime vs Ulthera SPT
What’s the Difference Between Ulthera Prime and Ulthera SPT?
Ulthera Prime is an upgraded version of Ulthera SPT, with technology upgrades that allow faster processing, a clearer display, and more stable energy delivery, letting doctors plan lifting treatments more quickly and precisely.
What Does Ulthera Prime Help With, and Is It Better Than the Previous Model?
Ulthera Prime helps lift the face and define facial contours with even greater precision, thanks to a much more stable energy-delivery system than the previous model. This allows collagen stimulation in the SMAS layer to happen more evenly across the whole face, delivering results that look softer and more natural.
Does Ulthera Prime Hurt Less Than the SPT Model?
Ulthera Prime causes less discomfort compared to the SPT model, thanks to its faster energy delivery and more consistent heat-delivery system, which reduces the feeling of discomfort.
How Long Do Ulthera Prime Results Last, and How Many Sessions Are Needed to See Results?
Lifting results last approximately 12–18 months. We recommend just 1 treatment per year to maintain a youthful look and slow down sagging skin over the long term.
Do You Need Downtime After Ulthera Prime, and How Should You Care for Your Skin?
No downtime is needed. You can return to your normal daily activities right away. You should avoid intense sun exposure and apply sunscreen consistently, to protect the newly stimulated collagen.
Ulthera Prime at Atier Wellness
In summary, whether you choose Ulthera Prime or Ulthera SPT, both are excellent options that deliver a lifting experience tailored to your needs. But just as important as this top-tier technology is a thorough facial-structure assessment from an experienced doctor, to ensure energy is delivered precisely into the skin and addresses each person’s concerns exactly where it matters.
And if you’re still not sure which model is right for your current skin condition, or how to plan your skincare for clear, worthwhile results, Atier Wellness is happy to offer you a consultation. We place the highest priority on personalized beauty planning, with a team of specialist physicians ready to care for you with attention to every detail, using certified technology to ensure beautiful, natural-looking results that are uniquely you.