[REVIEW] Ultherapy PRIME at Radium Medical Aesthetics Singapore

Ultherapy PRIME  by Merz Aesthetics is the latest FDA approved non invasive effective aesthetics treatment that is designed to lift, tighten and radiate skin naturally as it stimulates the collagen and elastin at Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS) level, reaching the same skin depth as an invasive surgical facelift.

Often referred to as the gold standard for the LIFT you can See as it's trademark tagline for its predecessor,  Ultherapy, that have achieved more than 3 millionp treatments worldwide for its effectiveness since it's debut, the latest Ultherapy PRIME is more powerful, effective and efficient when used correctly by the trained medical aesthetics doctors.

Radium Medical Aesthetics is one of the first clinic in Singapore and globally to offer Ultherapy PRIME from mid December 2024.

Helmed by Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, founder and medical director, Dr. Phoon Yi Shan, medical director and Dr. Lina Yow, medical consultant, Radium Medical Aesthetics is an award winning clinic, achieving top rankings in the most number of Ultherapy treatments administered in the South East Asia region, since the clinic opened in 2016.

In an exclusive interview with Dr. Siew Tuck Wah who sits onboard the Ultherapy PRIME medical panel, Dr. Siew shared his experiences in using Ultherapy PRIME before it's official launch and performing the treatment on patients daily for the past few months.

The NEW Ultherapy PRIME VS Ultherapy 

• More Powerful, Achieve Significant Skin Improvement and Long Lasting Result 
• Accurate Energy Delivery for Optimal Results 
• 20% More Efficient Treatment Session
• 35% Larger Screen Provide Clear View of Skin Tissues 
• 2 Times Wider Ultrasound Field Capture Deep Skin Layers
• 10 Times Faster Processing PowerF
• Faster Image Refresh Rates 
• Real Time Imaging 

Ultherapy PRIME : ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Ultherapy PRIME is the only FDA cleared non-invasive  aesthetics treatment to lift the skin on the neck, under the chin,  on the brow and smooth lines and wrinkles on the décolleté in just one session using time-tested ultrasound technology and real time imaging to reach the specific skin layers to stimulate your skin own natural collagen production, resulting in radiant skin with long lasting lift and zero downtime. 

Ultrasound : Ultherapy PRIME uses ultrasound energy at 60-70 degree to safely and non-invasively target the same tissue areas like the surgical face lift, achieving a non-surgical face lift effect.

Technology :  Ultherapy PRIME utilises real-time imaging that allows your Doctor to reach the right skin layers, between 1.5 to 4.5 mm to stimulate the skin natural collagen building and elastin process, to achieve toned, firm and youthful skin. It is 20% more efficient treatment session compared to it's predecessor Ultherapy 

Equipment : Dual CPU technology powerful system build and advanced manufacturing for smooth efficient treatment process. Equipped with a 35% larger screen and 2 times wider ultrasound field, it offers enhanced visualization and clear detailed insights with 10 times faster processing power for fast image refresh rates.

Real-time Imaging: Allows the doctors to see the skin and subdermal regions clearly before treatment, ensuring accurate energy delivery. 

Procedure : Using the See, Plan and Treat procedure, the doctor could See exactly where the ultra sound rays are needed, Plan to customise for most accurate beneficial areas and Treat at the right layers of the skin in real time visualisation for safe optimised results.

Areas suitable for treatments: Side of forehead, lower eye area, jawline, upper neck, lower neck and decolletage.

Pain Level / Discomfort : Numbing cream is applied to reduce the discomfort from the high frequency heat. Painkillers are usually taken 2 hours before the treatment. Pain and discomfort are generally mild with an average score of 4.

Result : Some patients can see a slight lifted effect immediately or after a few weeks.  As the production of collagen and elastin are stimulated naturally, the peak of the effect of Ultherapy PRIME usually peak at three months to six months, with some patients reporting satisfactory results from second month

How many sessions are needed : 

One Ultherapy PRIME session is usually sufficient with yearly treatment for maintenance as skin continues to age. 

Depending on the skin biological receptiveness to the ultrasound treatment, the stimulated collagen building progress, the degree of skin laxity and the face lifting effect the patient would like to achieve, two sessions are possible, with the second treatment to be scheduled for three months after the first session.

Clinical Studies 

Clinical evidence backed by more than 120 publications, for nonsurgical lifting and skin tightening.

Awards : The predecessor treatment, Ultherapy was awarded the BEST SKIN TIGHTENING DEVICE at AMWC 2022 Aesthetic Medicine Awards, one of the most prestigious medical aesthetic congresses in the world.

RADIUM MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Medical Expertise : Dr. Siew sits onboard Merz Aesthetics medical panel and is part of the global medical and research task force, involving in multiple expert panels for Ultherapy PRIME and Ultherapy. He is also a member of the Ultherapy PRIME advisory panel on the technology features, clinical studies results and marketing. 

A keynote speaker for the inaugural Ultherapy PRIME launch in New York and Los Angeles as well as in Singapore, Dr. Siew led an advisory board meeting in Seoul, emphasising on differentiating the treatment from other skin lifting products in the market, and how to produce the best outcomes with the new PRIME.

Ultherapy Experience

Dr. Siew was one of the first doctors in South East Asia to perform Ultherapy treatment when it was first launched by Merz Aesthetics in 2009. Radium Medical Aesthetics have been offering the treatment since it's opening in 2016 and won numerous awards for the Merz portfolio for consecutive years 

Treatment forefront : Ultherapy PRIME offered on December 13, 2024 one of the first in Singapore and globally

Ultherapy PRIME Popularity : Many patients are excited about the new advancements and at Radium Medical Aesthetics, Ultherapy PRIME is performed daily since mid December 2024 and with appointments scheduled for the next few months with Dr.Siew, Dr.Phoon and Dr.Lina.

Ultherapy PRIME Price : Depending on the areas, face starts from $900 (Upper face price for Medical Consultant).

The award winning brands from Merz Aesthetic portfolio including Ultherapy PRIME, Radiesse, Xeomin and Belotero are available at Radium Medical Aesthetics.

WonderFace, Sylfirm X, PN Injectables, PDO Thread Lift, TriPollar, Fotona 4D, PicoSure, Combination Laser Therapy are some of the popular non-invasive and minimally invasive solutions for healthy skin offered by the experienced medical team.  

Radium Medical Aesthetics  Clinic is located at 3 Temasek Boulevard #03-325/326/327/328, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983. Opening Hours are from Monday to Saturday – 9:30am to 8:00pm (Last appointment at 6pm). Contact the Radium client care service at +65 6837-0507 or what's app +65 9630-3022 for enquiries and appointments. Visit Radium-Aesthetics.com for more information and the latest updates.

Chi Longevity Four Seasons Hotel Singapore - Optimise your health

Chi Longevity, a leader in evidence-based longevity medicine, has opened its second clinic at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, offering a luxury health and wellness experience for travellers, expatriates and locals.

The winning formula of Chi Longevity expertise with renowned five-star luxury hospitality of Four Seasons works in synergy, setting a new standard for luxury medical services for Singapore medical tourism industry, providing a comprehensive approach with personalised, science-backed health optimisation programmes. 

Seeking a better quality of life?  Chi Longevity is the first private medically licensed clinic Singapore dedicated to slowing the biological ageing process. 

It was co-founded by Professor Andrea B. Maier, the Oon Chiew Seng Professor of medicine, healthy ageing and dementia research at the National University of Singapore with over 450 peer-reviewed publications and 25 years of clinical experience.  Professor Maier was also featured as one the principal scientists in the trending Netflix documentary Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever.

"At Chi Longevity, we believe the process of ageing can be actively managed," said Professor Andrea Maier, Co-Founder of Chi Longevity. 

"Through a combination of genetic testing, blood panels, continuous glucose monitoring, and psychosocial assessments, we can identify and address age-related health risks long before they manifest. Unlike traditional healthcare, which often focuses on treating symptoms, our aim is to repair cellular damage, optimise organ function, and enhance both mental and physical agility."

Following the success of its flagship clinic at Camden Medical Centre, Chi Longevity clinic utilises the latest scientific advancements in longevity research. 

This includes personalised health assessments using advanced diagnostics, tailored programmes like Biological Age Reveal, Body Recomposition, Gene Insights, Glucose Navigator, Gut Health Optimisation, Physical Performance, Sleep & Stress and cutting-edge equipment to detect early health risks. 

The clinic’s AGE Reader uses ultraviolet light to excite autofluorescence in human skin tissue which provides an immediate cardiovascular risk prediction in 12 seconds. Bioelectrical impedance analysis tests also provide data on body fat percentage, muscle mass and body water distribution. 

Chi Longevity clinic’s multidisciplinary team – doctors, dietitians, psychologists, and health coaches work together to provide comprehensive guidance to guests on their health journey through various stages of life. These interventions may include medical therapeutics, supplementation, lifestyle change and psychological guidance. 

Flagship longevity programmes typically span 10 months to a year, with top tier Pinnacle program at S$18,000 for 2 session of 6 hours, Momentum at S$9550 for 6 hours and Vital Start at S$4,250 for 2 hours.

Here’s a look at some of the specialised treatments available at Chi Longevity :

• Gene Insights: Nutrition & Health: Decode your genetic predispositions to understand your unique nutritional needs and optimise your diet. 

• Biological Age Reveal: Discover your true biological age and receive a personalised roadmap to slow down the ageing process. 

• Body Recomposition: Achieve your ideal body composition through a tailored programme that addresses your individual needs and goals. 

• Glucose Navigator: Blood Sugar Analysis: Gain deep insights into your blood sugar levels and learn how to optimise your metabolism. 

• Gut Health Optimisation: Improve your digestive health and overall well-being through personalised gut microbiome analysis and targeted interventions. 

• Sleep & Stress: Enhance your sleep quality and reduce stress levels through evidence-based strategies and personalised guidance. 

• Physical Performance: Optimise your physical performance and athletic potential with tailored exercise programmes and expert guidance

CHI LONGEVITY SPARKD Acquisition 

Chi Longevity has acquired Sparkd to launch the first evidence-based healthy longevity gym. Integrating the new brain-body training approach in synergy with Chi Longevity medical diagnostics consisting of cognitive and physical fitness interventions, it helps to optimise clients’ performance and lower their biological age with track dual-task interventions, for healthy longevity, prevention and peak cognitive performance across all age groups.

The new partnership will be led by experts in neuroscience, healthy longevity specialists and elite performance coaches who specialise in functional movement training, mobility, balance training, cardiovascular, resistance training, motor skills and coordination -interpreted using Chi Longevity’s unique systems biology approach

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL Wellness Menu

The hospitality team at Four Seasons Hotel have curated a special menu dedicated to wellness for Chi Longevity and guests.

Chi Longevity at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is located at 190 Orchard Boulevard, Level 3, Singapore 248646. Opening hours are from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm and Saturday, 8.30am to12.30pm. For enquiries, email appointment.fssg@chilongevity.com or telephone at +65 62352870. Live healthier, live longer with Chi Longevity and optimise your health today at www.chilongevity.com.