How Non-Invasive Skin Lifting Works: Ultherapy PRIME and Collagen Renewal

3 Key Takeaways

• Ultherapy PRIME lifts skin from within using microfocused ultrasound that targets deep layers, including the SMAS, without cuts or downtime.
• Collagen and elastin renewal over 3 to 6 months provides gradual, natural-looking tightening for brows, jawline, neck, and chin.
• Pairs well with other aesthetic treatments like botulinum toxin, fillers, lasers, RF microneedling, and biostimulators for comprehensive rejuvenation.

While surgical procedures offer dramatic results for lifting and tightening aging skin, not everyone is a candidate or willing to go under the knife. Fortunately, non-invasive technologies, like Ultherapy PRIME in Singapore, can deliver noticeable yet natural-looking results, without cuts, needles, or longer downtime. 

This non-invasive treatment uses microfocused ultrasound energy to target the skin’s superficial and deeper layers, while leaving the surface unharmed. It stimulates collagen over time, which then lifts and tightens the skin, including sagging brows, jawline, neck and signs of early aging. 

Continue reading as our aesthetic clinic in Singapore explains the science behind non-invasive skin lifting. We also explore why Ultherapy PRIME has become a popular choice for those seeking natural, long-lasting rejuvenation.

Why skin begins to sag: Collagen vs elastin

As we age, two major structural proteins decline:

• Collagen – is the protein that gives the skin its firmness and structure. In youth, we have an abundance of it, but then lose approximately 1% every year from mid-20s. This then leads to laxity, drooping, wrinkles, and fine lines.
• Elastin – provides skin with elasticity or the ability to snap back after being stretched. This also declines  and weakens as we age, causing the skin to become less resilient and take longer to bounce back from folds and creasing.

Gravity, sun exposure, and poor lifestyle factors can lead to the further breakdown of these essential skin proteins. The result is visible sagging around the brows, jawline, neck, and under the chin, as well as a tired appearance. 

For further reading: Collagen, Elastin, and Hyaluronic Acid: Know the Difference

Ultherapy vs other lifting treatments 

Unlike traditional lasers or surface treatments, microfocused ultrasound technology can penetrate deep into the skin. Ultherapy PRIME can target the same structural layers targeted during surgical facelifts, specifically the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer, without breaking the skin.

Using MFU-V (microfocused ultrasound with visualization), Ultherapy PRIME delivers controlled energy at specific depths, from superficial to SMAS/platysma layers. This triggers the body’s natural healing response that stimulates fresh collagen and elastin, restoring lift and structure from within.

How Ultherapy PRIME works: The science explained

1. Real-time imaging for specific targeting

Ultherapy PRIME is a non-invasive lifting device that uses vivid real-time imaging, allowing practitioners to visualize the layers of tissue being treated. This helps make sure that the:

• Energy is delivered where it matters or most beneficial
• Treat is safe and effective for skin lifting
• Treatments are tailored based on your unique needs or individual anatomy

2. Targeted micro-focused ultrasound

MFU-V technology delivers tiny points of thermal energy into different skin layers, specifically at depths of:

• 1.5 mm (superficial dermis)
• 3.0 mm (deep dermis)
• 4.5 mm (the SMAS layer targeted in surgical facelifts)
• Can extend up to 8 mm (subcutaneous fat layers)

The thermal points kickstart neocollagenesis, the body’s natural process of creating new collagen.

3. Collagen and elastin renewal begins

While you may see initial improvements after the treatment, full and significant results take time to develop. The treated tissues gradually strengthen over the next 3 to 6 months, as new collagen and elastin fibers form and existing ones tighten. This results in:

• Firmer skin
• Improved elasticity
• A lifted, more youthful contour
• A more refreshed, energized appearance

Because the process is natural with a gradual development of results, you’ll notice subtle, smooth, and authentic (not overdone) outcomes.

What areas can Ultherapy PRIME lift?

Ultherapy PRIME is US FDA-cleared to lift and tighten the:

• Brow – for a natural-looking brow lift, giving you a more alert or awake appearance. 
• Neck – lifts sagging skin on the neck, reducing the look of jowls and turkey neck.
• Under the chin – tightens loose skin and reduces the appearance of a double chin; helps define the jawline for a more contoured look.

This non-invasive treatment can also improve fine lines and skin texture on the upper chest. These are areas where gravity and collagen loss show the earliest signs of aging, and where lifting makes the most impact.

Results: What you can expect

• Initial/immediate tightening + gradual lift – Many patients feel tightness or see initial improvements right away, but the real transformation develops naturally over several months as collagen rebuilds.
• Personalized and natural-looking – With real-time visualization, practitioners can see your tissue layers and tailor the treatment to your face’s unique structure.

• Long-lasting with a single session – Most patients enjoy results for a year or longer, depending on individual collagen quality and aging factors.

Combining Ultherapy with  other aesthetic treatments

Ultherapy pairs well with various cosmetic treatments for a more comprehensive skin rejuvenation. It lifts deeper layers, while other treatments address other aging issues, such as lines, volume loss, texture, and skin quality. It can be combined with:

• Botulinum toxin – lifting and tightening plus muscle (wrinkle) relaxation target different aging concerns and reduce skin folding from muscle movement. 
• Fillers – deep collagen boost and skin lifting with restored volume (and wrinkle smoothing) for a fuller, youthful look.
• Laser treatments – skin lifting from Ultherapy is combined with surface rejuvenation to improve lifting, pigmentation, and overall texture.
• RF Microneedling – lifting and tightening with skin smoothing or texture, refinement, enhancing the effects of each other. 
• Biostimulators – Ultherapy and biostimulators like calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) enhance each other’s effectiveness for more visible improvements in skin firmness, elasticity, and overall aesthetic outcomes 

A consultation with an aesthetic doctor will let you know which combination treatments are right for your needs and goals. 

Why many patients love non-invasive lifting

• No needles or cuts
• Minimal to no downtime
• No scarring
• Makes you look refreshed, not altered
• Enhances facial definition without added volume or fillers

For those seeking a non-surgical lift and tightening, Ultherapy PRIME in Singapore offers a science-backed solution with subtle, natural-looking results.

Achieve a subtle, natural lift

By harnessing microfocused ultrasound and real-time visualization, Ultherapy stimulates collagen renewal and produces a subtle, natural lift. If you’re noticing early sagging, weak contours, or decreased skin firmness, Ultherapy PRIME  may be the ideal next step. 

WhatsApp us at +65 9780 2079 to learn more or book a consultation with one of our aesthetic doctors in Singapore.