UltrasoundFDA + CEReleased 2021

Ultherapy PRIME

Merz Aesthetics

MFU-V lifting benchmark with real-time imaging.

Ultherapy PRIME is a ultrasound device from Merz Aesthetics built around MFU technology. It is designed for professional treatments including Skin Tightening in aesthetic clinics. It is best suited for premium clinics selling one-and-done non-surgical lift.

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Technical specifications

Depths
1.5 / 3.0 / 4.5 mm
Frequency
4 / 7 / 10 MHz
Imaging
Real-time B-mode US
FDA Claim
Non-invasive brow, submental, décolleté lift

Advantages

  • Only device with FDA lift claim + tissue imaging
  • Reaches SMAS layer non-invasively
  • Single-treatment protocol

Considerations

  • Painful — many clinics premedicate
  • Consumable transducer cost per line count

Ideal clinic profile

Premium clinics selling one-and-done non-surgical lift.

Clinical notes

Micro-focused ultrasound creates discrete coagulation points at fixed depths — the imaging module lets operators verify plane.

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