Ultherapy Prime Sydney
Tighten, lift and rejuvenate your skin
At Muse Institute of Aesthetic Medicine, Ultherapy PRIME is delivered under protocols developed by Dr Stephen Lowe (MED0001207553), a Global Key Opinion Leader for Ultherapy and member of its International Task Force. The gallery above shows real outcomes achieved at our clinic.
Note: Individual results vary. A consultation is required to confirm your suitability for treatment.
What is Ultherapy PRIME?
Ultherapy PRIME is an ultrasound skin-tightening treatment that uses pulses of microfocused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen at precisely selected depths beneath the skin. This produces gradual lifting and tightening without surgery, with treatment at Muse delivered according to clinical protocols developed under Dr Lowe’s leadership.
The collagen-boosting ultrasound energy also makes it well-suited for tightening the neck without surgery, creating a non-surgical neck lift. Ultherapy skin and body tightening can also be used to target skin laxity and wrinkles on the décolletage, around the knees, elbows and even the abdomen. Ultherapy’s non-surgical approach creates long-lasting results with no downtime.
Ultherapy PRIME Treatment at a Glance
Benefits of Ultherapy PRIME
- Non-surgical lifting and tightening
- Stimulates your skin’s own collagen and elastin
- Suitable for the face, neck, brow, décolletage and body
- No incisions, no needles
Treatment Time
A session typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the areas being treated.
Downtime
Most patients return to their day straight away. Mild redness or sensitivity in the treated area is common and usually settles within a few hours.
Areas of Concern
Face and neck laxity, brow position, décolletage lines and firmness on the abdomen, knees and elbows.
Results Timeline
Collagen takes time to build. Most patients notice a visible difference from around two to three months, with results continuing to improve for up to six months.
Our People Make the Difference
Behind every Ultherapy PRIME treatment at Muse is a team trained to Dr Lowe’s exacting standards of care and precision.
What Skin Concerns Can Ultherapy PRIME Help To Address?
Ultherapy PRIME is commonly used to address:
- Sagging skin along the jawline, cheeks and under the chin
- A loss of definition through the jaw and neck
- Loose skin or fine lines across the décolletage
- Reduced firmness through the brow
- Loose or lax skin on the abdomen, knees and elbows
How Ultherapy PRIME Treatment Works
Unlike ultrasound treatments that deliver energy without real-time visualisation, Ultherapy PRIME allows the clinician to see the tissue layers beneath the skin during treatment. This helps confirm the appropriate treatment depth and allows energy to be delivered to the intended tissue layer while avoiding structures that should not be treated. This means energy can be delivered to the exact depth needed to stimulate collagen, at the same structural layer addressed in a surgical facelift, without incisions.
The controlled thermal effect prompts your body’s natural repair response, gradually rebuilding collagen and tightening the skin from within.
Is Ultherapy PRIME right for you?
Ultherapy PRIME tends to suit people noticing early to moderate skin laxity who do not require or are not seeking surgical correction, as well as those wanting to maintain results after previous treatment. Suitability depends on your skin quality, areas of concern and goals, which is why every Ultherapy PRIME journey at Muse begins with a personalised consultation.
Ultherapy Prime treatment results
Ultherapy PRIME treatment cost in Sydney
The cost of Ultherapy PRIME in Sydney varies according to the treatment area, the number of treatment lines required and the individual treatment plan. A smaller area such as the brow requires a different treatment protocol from a full face and neck treatment.
Results and Recovery
Unlike a surgical facelift, where change is immediate, Ultherapy PRIME works gradually as your skin builds its own collagen. Some patients notice an early effect, but most see a visible difference from around two to three months, with continued improvement for up to six months as new, more elastic collagen replaces older fibres.
The treated area may feel tender or appear pink for a short time afterwards. Your clinician will give you personalised advice, which may include:
- Avoiding taking anti-inflammatory medication
- Avoiding retinoids on the treated area
- Avoiding exfoliating scrubs on the treated area
- Limiting sun exposure
- Avoiding prolonged heat exposure, such as saunas and steam rooms
- Avoiding rubbing or itching the treated area
- Using gentle, non-irritating skincare products on the treated area
- Waiting until your skin is no longer reddened or tender to resume your usual skincare and makeup routine
As the skin continues its natural ageing process, most patients choose maintenance treatment approximately every 12 to 18 months.
Potential Risks and Side Effects
As with any energy-based skin treatment, Ultherapy PRIME carries some risks. These may include temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising or a tingling sensation in the treated area. Less commonly, patients may notice temporary changes in sensation or unevenness in skin texture. Your clinician will talk you through the full range of risks relevant to you during your consultation.
Book a Consultation
Every Ultherapy PRIME treatment plan at Muse Institute of Aesthetic Medicine begins with a thorough consultation, where your clinician will assess your skin, discuss your goals and confirm whether Ultherapy PRIME in Sydney is right for you. Book yours today.
Why Choose Muse Institute of Aesthetic Medicine
Choosing where to have Ultherapy PRIME matters as much as choosing the treatment itself. At Muse, every plan starts with an honest assessment of whether Ultherapy PRIME is the right fit for your skin and goals, not just whether it’s available.
We use genuine Ultherapy PRIME technology, verifiable through the manufacturer’s authenticity registry, so you can be confident in exactly what you’re receiving. Our clinicians are trained to work with the machine’s real-time imaging to deliver energy precisely, prioritising your comfort and safety throughout.
Above all, we take an evidence-based approach to skin tightening, recommending Ultherapy PRIME only where it genuinely suits your concerns, and being upfront when another treatment or a combined approach may serve you better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients will see results between three to six months. While Ultherapy encourages the production of collagen, it does not stop the natural collagen production process from slowly depleting with age. Therefore, as patients continue to age, future treatments will be required to maintain the desired results. Maintenance treatments, approximately every 12 to 18 months, are typically required to keep up with the natural ageing process.
At Muse Institute of Aesthetic Medicine, our patients’ comfort levels are a priority. Ultherapy can feel slightly uncomfortable, with a warm and prickling sensation on the skin as the collagen-stimulating ultrasound energy is being delivered. At the beginning of the treatment, you will be offered a topical numbing cream and analgesics to assist with the discomfort. The sensation that you can feel during treatment is temporary, only lasting while the ultrasound energy stimulates the skin in the treated area.
Everyone’s comfort levels vary, so your experience may vary from what’s described here. Your clinician will talk you through what to expect before your treatment.
When ultrasound energy is delivered into the deeper layers of the skin, the heat can contract the collagen fibres, causing them to tighten. This also causes the body to treat the area like an injury, which prompts the production of new collagen to repair the area. The inflammation that occurs after treatment will also prompt the body to release more cells that clean up the damaged tissue in the area and create even more collagen. We advise not to take anti-inflammatory medication after treatment, as this can interfere with this natural process and hinder the results. One of the factors that makes Ultherapy work well is that it stimulates these collagen production processes at precisely the right depth and temperature, creating optimal results and avoiding damage to the surrounding areas.
When Ultherapy PRIME is performed appropriately, the treatment is designed to deliver focused ultrasound energy to specific tissue depths to stimulate collagen — not to intentionally reduce facial or body fat.
One of the key advantages of Ultherapy PRIME is its real-time ultrasound visualisation. This allows the clinician to see the tissue layers beneath the skin before and during treatment and confirm that energy is being delivered at the intended depth. Treatment depth, placement and energy settings can then be planned according to the individual patient’s anatomy and areas of concern.
At Muse Institute of Aesthetic Medicine, preserving natural facial volume is an important consideration when planning Ultherapy PRIME treatment. Our clinicians are trained under protocols developed and overseen by Dr Stephen Lowe, Global Key Opinion Leader for Ultherapy and member of its International Clinical Task Force.
As with any energy-based treatment, individual anatomy, treatment technique and appropriate patient selection matter, which is why every Ultherapy PRIME treatment at Muse begins with a clinical assessment.
At Muse Institute, our reviews reflect real patient outcomes using genuine Ultherapy PRIME technology under expert clinical care.
The clinic is led by Dr Stephen Lowe, one of only ten Global Key Opinion Leaders for Ultherapy, and a published researcher with multiple peer-reviewed medical journal articles on Ultherapy techniques and outcomes.
Ultherapy has been performed in over 4 million treatments worldwide, backed by strong clinical evidence—and our approach is built on that same science and trust.
You can feel confident knowing our reviews are supported by real results and recognised global expertise.
Ultherapy, Thermage and laser treatments use different forms of energy and are designed to target different tissue structures and concerns. Lasers use specific wavelengths of light and, depending on the technology, can target concerns ranging from pigmentation and vascular changes to skin texture and deeper resurfacing. Thermage uses radiofrequency energy to heat tissue, while Ultherapy PRIME uses microfocused ultrasound energy to target specific depths beneath the skin.
A key difference with Ultherapy PRIME is its real-time ultrasound visualisation, which allows the clinician to see the tissue layers being treated and plan energy delivery at the appropriate depth. These technologies are not necessarily interchangeable, and the most appropriate treatment depends on the patient’s anatomy, skin concerns and treatment goals.
Ultherapy is a specific ultrasound-based treatment that uses real-time imaging to help guide energy delivery beneath the skin. HIFU is a broader term for high-intensity focused ultrasound treatments. The technology, depth settings and treatment approach can vary between devices.
There are a number of counterfeit Ultherapy machines in Sydney, which can compromise the quality, safety and efficacy of your treatment. Genuine Ultherapy providers are listed on the Ultherapy website, www.ultherapy.com.au, and should be able to display their Ultherapy Authenticity Crystal and Certificate. Before undergoing your skin tightening treatment, you should make sure that the Ultherapy machine is genuine by checking that your provider is listed on the website and has their required certificate.
Choosing where to have Ultherapy PRIME in Sydney is about more than choosing the technology. Treatment planning, patient selection, ultrasound visualisation and the experience of the clinician delivering the treatment can all influence how Ultherapy PRIME is performed.
At Muse Institute of Aesthetic Medicine, our Ultherapy program is led by Dr Stephen Lowe, Medical Director and Global Key Opinion Leader for Merz Aesthetics. Dr Lowe is a founding member of the Ultherapy Global Task Force and has contributed to the development and refinement of treatment protocols and next-generation Ultherapy technology, including Ultherapy PRIME.
Dr Lowe is also a published researcher in microfocused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) and is involved in international Ultherapy education. This experience informs the clinical protocols used at Muse and the ongoing training of our Ultherapy PRIME clinicians.
Every treatment uses genuine Ultherapy PRIME technology with real-time ultrasound visualisation, allowing the clinician to see the tissue layers beneath the skin and plan energy delivery at the appropriate depth for the individual patient.
Most importantly, Ultherapy PRIME is not recommended simply because it is available. Every treatment begins with a clinical assessment of your facial anatomy, skin quality, degree of laxity and treatment goals to determine whether Ultherapy PRIME — or another approach — is appropriate.
For patients considering Ultherapy in Sydney, Muse combines genuine Ultherapy PRIME technology with internationally recognised clinical expertise, evidence-based treatment protocols and an individualised approach to non-surgical skin lifting and tightening.
All of our staff at Muse are equipped to answer any more questions you may have about Ultherapy treatments.
Blog: Read Dr Lowe’s blog about Ultherapy Non-invasive Skin Tightening and Lifting
YouTube: See Dr Lowe discussing Ultherapy Non-Surgical Facelift
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