Eye Ultherapy PRIMEUnder-eye & eye area · in Gangnam, Seoul
Eye Ultherapy PRIME is a lifting treatment performed while checking brow laxity and the surrounding supporting tissue on real-time ultrasound imaging. It aims for a modest improvement in brow position, and treatment must avoid the eyes, the eyelids and the area inside the orbital rim. A shallower transducer does not make direct eyelid treatment appropriate. At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, your goals and skin assessment guide the product, area and recovery plan.
Who it’s for
- Heavy lids or crease concerns
The manufacturer’s instructions for use for Ultherapy PRIME warn to avoid the eyes, eyelids and area within the orbital rim, and to prevent ultrasound reaching the eye. Eye Ultherapy is therefore not applied directly to the eyelids, and the area and wound status are checked separately.
How it works
Eye Ultherapy PRIME is a lifting treatment performed while checking brow laxity and the surrounding supporting tissue on real-time ultrasound imaging. It aims for a modest improvement in brow position, and treatment must avoid the eyes, the eyelids and the area inside the orbital rim. A shallower transducer does not make direct eyelid treatment appropriate.
THE MECHANISM, STEP BY STEP
01Treatment components
Eye Ultherapy PRIME is a lifting treatment performed while checking brow laxity and the surrounding supporting tissue on real-time ultrasound imaging. It aims for a modest improvement in brow position, and treatment must avoid the eyes, the eyelids and the area inside the orbital rim. A shallower transducer does not make direct eyelid treatment appropriate.
02Anatomy and function
The manufacturer’s instructions for use for Ultherapy PRIME warn to avoid the eyes, eyelids and area within the orbital rim, and to prevent ultrasound reaching the eye. Eye Ultherapy is therefore not applied directly to the eyelids, and the area and wound status are checked separately.
03Sequence and treatment areas
Heat, pain, redness, swelling and tenderness can occur. Recovery depends on the person and area; burns or persistent sensory changes are possible. Severe eye pain or visual changes need urgent assessment.
04Recovery and review
Changes in firmness are assessed over weeks to months. The result is not judged from tightness or swelling right after treatment; whether and when to repeat treatment is decided at a follow-up visit.
Treatment areas
- Under-eye & eye area
- We examine brow-area laxity with ultrasound imaging to determine the extent to be treated with Eye Ultherapy PRIME. Even a shallow cartridge is not intended for direct application to the eyes, eyelids or inside the orbit. Protruding under-eye fat and tear troughs are evaluated separately.
What the procedure is like
- 1Bring details of puffiness, dry eyes, previous filler or surgery and medicines. Share event and travel dates so recovery time and follow-up can be planned together.
- 2The manufacturer’s instructions for use for Ultherapy PRIME warn to avoid the eyes, eyelids and area within the orbital rim, and to prevent ultrasound reaching the eye. Eye Ultherapy is therefore not applied directly to the eyelids, and the area and wound status are checked separately.
- 3Eye Ultherapy PRIME is a lifting treatment performed while checking brow laxity and the surrounding supporting tissue on real-time ultrasound imaging. It aims for a modest improvement in brow position, and treatment must avoid the eyes, the eyelids and the area inside the orbital rim. A shallower transducer does not make direct eyelid treatment appropriate.
- 4Receive aftercare and contact instructions, and arrange an appropriate review.
Appointment length depends on consultation, numbing and treatment extent. Tell us your available time and important plans when booking.
Recovery & aftercare
- Redness, swelling or tenderness may occur and usually settle; if changes in sensation last a long time, please contact the clinic. Eye pain or changes in vision require immediate medical care. After energy is used around the eyes, appointments to check recovery are also scheduled.
What to expect over time
A general guide to how the days and months after treatment usually unfold. Results vary by individual.
Immediately
Heat, pain, redness, swelling and tenderness can occur. Recovery depends on the person and area; burns or persistent sensory changes are possible. Severe eye pain or visual changes need urgent assessment.
Early recovery
Heat, pain, redness, swelling and tenderness can occur. Recovery depends on the person and area; burns or persistent sensory changes are possible. Severe eye pain or visual changes need urgent assessment.
Review
Changes in firmness are assessed over weeks to months. The result is not judged from tightness or swelling right after treatment; whether and when to repeat treatment is decided at a follow-up visit.
Next steps
Bring details of puffiness, dry eyes, previous filler or surgery and medicines. Share event and travel dates so recovery time and follow-up can be planned together.
Sessions & results
Changes in brow-area firmness are reviewed over weeks to months. The result is not judged only by the tightening sensation right after treatment; the need for more is decided by comparing brow position, expression and remaining laxity. If concerns that ultrasound lifting does not address, such as protruding under-eye fat or tear troughs, remain, other methods are discussed separately.
How it compares
| Comparison | Ultherapy PRIME | Thermage FLX | Sofwave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection | Eye Ultherapy PRIME is a lifting treatment performed while checking brow laxity and the surrounding supporting tissue on real-time ultrasound imaging. It aims for a modest improvement in brow position, and treatment must avoid the eyes, the eyelids and the area inside the orbital rim. A shallower transducer does not make direct eyelid treatment appropriate. | Eye Thermage FLX uses radiofrequency and an eye tip for periorbital wrinkles and skin firmness. Eyelid treatment requires appropriate eye protection; face tips must not be used over the eyes. It has a different purpose from filling hollows or repositioning fat. | Eye Sofwave is a treatment that uses ultrasound to trigger a collagen response in the skin to address brow laxity and facial lines. Whether it suits thin eyelids is judged from the condition of the eyelids as well, not only from its working depth of about 1.5 mm. Brow lifting and direct eyelid treatment are distinct; the instructions guide treatment boundaries. |
They work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after examination.
Safety & considerations
Possible reactions
- Heat, pain, redness, swelling and tenderness can occur. Recovery depends on the person and area; burns or persistent sensory changes are possible. Severe eye pain or visual changes need urgent assessment.
When to take extra care
- Disclose pregnancy or breastfeeding, allergies, immune conditions, medicines, previous fillers and threads.
- Active inflammation or infection at the site needs assessment before treatment is scheduled.
The manufacturer’s instructions for use for Ultherapy PRIME warn to avoid the eyes, eyelids and area within the orbital rim, and to prevent ultrasound reaching the eye. Eye Ultherapy is therefore not applied directly to the eyelids, and the area and wound status are checked separately. Heat, pain, redness, swelling and tenderness can occur. Recovery depends on the person and area; burns or persistent sensory changes are possible. Severe eye pain or visual changes need urgent assessment.
Your care at QD Clinic
Start with the concern
We examine brow-area laxity with ultrasound imaging to determine the extent to be treated with Eye Ultherapy PRIME. Even a shallow cartridge is not intended for direct application to the eyes, eyelids or inside the orbit. Protruding under-eye fat and tear troughs are evaluated separately.
Check the product and amount
The manufacturer’s instructions for use for Ultherapy PRIME warn to avoid the eyes, eyelids and area within the orbital rim, and to prevent ultrasound reaching the eye. Eye Ultherapy is therefore not applied directly to the eyelids, and the area and wound status are checked separately.
Plan through recovery
Changes in brow-area firmness are reviewed over weeks to months. The result is not judged only by the tightening sensation right after treatment; the need for more is decided by comparing brow position, expression and remaining laxity. If concerns that ultrasound lifting does not address, such as protruding under-eye fat or tear troughs, remain, other methods are discussed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Eye Ultherapy PRIME is a lifting treatment performed while checking brow laxity and the surrounding supporting tissue on real-time ultrasound imaging. It aims for a modest improvement in brow position, and treatment must avoid the eyes, the eyelids and the area inside the orbital rim. A shallower transducer does not make direct eyelid treatment appropriate.
We examine brow-area laxity with ultrasound imaging to determine the extent to be treated with Eye Ultherapy PRIME. Even a shallow cartridge is not intended for direct application to the eyes, eyelids or inside the orbit. Protruding under-eye fat and tear troughs are evaluated separately.
Changes in brow-area firmness are reviewed over weeks to months. The result is not judged only by the tightening sensation right after treatment; the need for more is decided by comparing brow position, expression and remaining laxity. If concerns that ultrasound lifting does not address, such as protruding under-eye fat or tear troughs, remain, other methods are discussed separately.
Redness, swelling or tenderness may occur and usually settle; if changes in sensation last a long time, please contact the clinic. Eye pain or changes in vision require immediate medical care. After energy is used around the eyes, appointments to check recovery are also scheduled.
We first check whether your examination and any necessary follow-up can fit within your stay. When you book a consultation, let us know your arrival and departure dates and any important plans. Changes in brow-area firmness are reviewed over weeks to months. The result is not judged only by the tightening sensation right after treatment; the need for more is decided by comparing brow position, expression and remaining laxity. If concerns that ultrasound lifting does not address, such as protruding under-eye fat or tear troughs, remain, other methods are discussed separately. Depending on the examination, same-day treatment may not be possible or additional visits may be needed. Please also confirm in advance how to reach us after you return home and any in-person care you may need. What the doctor looks at first for this treatment: “The thin tissue of the brow and eye area, and how far it has dropped”.
Often considered together
Treatments that are sometimes planned alongside this one, decided at consultation.
+Under-eye & eye area
When firmness and texture are both concerns, we discuss the role of each treatment separately.
For international patients
Consultation in English / 中文 / 日本語 · WhatsApp · WeChat · KakaoTalk · a 4-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon / Nonhyeon Station (hours in KST).
How many days should I stay?
Surgery and course-based treatments need a check-up. We tell you before you book whether that means staying longer or coming back another time.
For International Patients