Refined, Personalised: Ultherapy Prime Brings A Lighter Touch To Skin Lifting
As the era of obvious correction fades, the most coveted results are the ones nobody can quite place.
By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
There’s a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from looking in the mirror and seeing yourself more rested. That’s where modern aesthetics is heading today: not towards looking different or “done”, but towards more natural-looking results.
The language of beauty is shifting towards balance and restraint, where technology and clinical judgement work together to refine rather than rewrite. And within this shift toward personalised, future-forward care, treatments such as Ultherapy Prime are gaining renewed relevance.
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The Science Behind Subtle Lifting
For Dr Chia Min Shan, founder and medical director of Journey Aesthetics Medical Clinic, this philosophy has long defined her work in aesthetic dermatology, skin health optimisation and non-invasive facial rejuvenation. Care, she believes, first begins with listening—supporting patients through every phase of their aesthetic journey and helping them feel more at home in their own skin.
That same discernment guides the technologies she selects. “Every device is chosen for scientific credibility and predictable, effective results, giving patients confidence in the treatments they receive,” she says. It was this emphasis on evidence and reliability that first drew her to Ultherapy Prime.
Its robust clinical evidence and reputation as the benchmark in non-invasive lifting were central to the decision. How the treatment works is by delivering focused ultrasound energy deep into the skin’s collagen-rich structural layers, allowing results to develop gradually from within.
During treatment, the practitioner is able to see beneath the skin in real time. “Ultherapy Prime allows real-time visualisation of the skin’s deeper layers, so micro-focused ultrasound energy can be delivered exactly where collagen stimulation is needed,” Dr Chia explains.
At Journey Aesthetics, Dr Chia Min Shan uses real-time ultrasound imaging to see beneath the skin before she treats it.
Instead of relying on estimation, she adds that the approach prioritises accuracy, giving patients reassurance in both safety and results.
Each session is tailored accordingly. “Every person’s face is different, with its own combination of skin thickness, bone structure and aesthetic goals,” she says, noting that treatment depth, energy and vectors are adjusted to harmonise with one’s natural anatomy.
The outcome? “A subtle, refined lift that supports long-term skin health without masking individuality”, Dr Chia notes.
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A More Considered Skin Lifting Approach
Dr Chia also clears up misconceptions around discomfort or fat loss. “While Ultherapy Prime targets collagen-rich layers to lift and firm, it leaves facial volume intact. When performed by a trained physician, it delivers natural, harmonious results without altering one’s features.”
She notes that patients tend to find the experience more manageable than anticipated—with brief and focused sensations, rather than sustained discomfort—with the use of topical numbing cream to enhance comfort.
Suitability, however, is down to the individual. The treatment is ideal for those noticing early to moderate sagging or subtle signs of ageing who seek a natural lift without downtime, and may also appeal to those hoping to reinforce skin structure before visible laxity develops, Dr Chia adds.
“Ultherapy Prime is gradual and subtle—it doesn’t create dramatic overnight changes, but instead stimulates production of collagen creating a sustained, long-lasting lift that enhances natural contours over time.”
Results often appear within two to three months and may continue to evolve as collagen regenerates—an approach that feels closer to bespoke design than a standardised treatment, and one that fits easily into daily life without downtime.
A patient experience she describes reflects this understated shift. A professional in her early 40s arrived concerned about a softening jawline and in the weeks following a single session, she began to notice a subtle but meaningful difference, with friends commenting that her jawline looked firmer and more defined.
Longevity further supports this measured approach. “Results generally last a year or more,” Dr Chia explains, with maintenance treatments often considered every 12 to 18 months.
Ultherapy Prime may be combined with skin-quality therapies, such as lasers, skinboosters or collagen stimulators to refine skin texture and resilience while maintaining a natural appearance.
Learn more about Ultherapy Prime at Journey Aesthetics, 471 Joo Chiat Rd. WhatsApp 8777 8734 or email hello@journey-aesthetics.com to schedule your appointment.