Ultherapy Prime® is the most advanced non-surgical skin lifting treatment available — the only FDA-cleared procedure that uses micro-focused ultrasound with real-time visualization to lift and tighten the face, neck, and décolletage without surgery. Dr. Susan Tan was the first provider in Hawaii to offer Ultherapy Prime® — and remains one of the only double board-certified facial plastic surgeons in the state performing this treatment.
Ultherapy Prime® is the next generation of the gold standard in non-surgical skin lifting. Dr. Susan Tan at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery was the first provider in Honolulu — and in the state of Hawaii — to offer Ultherapy Prime® to patients. It is the only FDA-cleared non-surgical skin tightening and facelifting procedure, with a 95% patient satisfaction rate among the more than 3 million people treated worldwide.
The PRIME® platform combines proven-effective ultrasound therapy with real-time visualization — allowing Dr. Tan to see exactly where the energy is being delivered and target the precise tissue layers responsible for collagen production. Treatments are 20% faster than original Ultherapy, with improved comfort and more precise energy delivery.
Ultherapy Prime® targets the same structural layer as a surgical facelift — the SMAS — producing a true lifting effect that builds over 2–3 months as new collagen forms. For patients with mild to moderate skin laxity who want to look more youthful without surgery, it is one of the most effective options available.
Redesigned handpiece and faster processing allow the same comprehensive treatment in significantly less chair time.
Advanced design improvements make the PRIME® experience more comfortable than original Ultherapy — with the same or superior clinical results.
Patented DeepSEE® transducers reaching 1.5mm, 3mm, and 4.5mm depths — targeting the correct collagen-rich tissue layers with greater precision.
Faster image refreshing and a larger field of view allow Dr. Tan to see exactly where energy is being delivered — the only non-invasive treatment with this level of real-time imaging.
Unlike radiofrequency devices or lasers, Ultherapy Prime® uses ultrasound energy that penetrates deeper — targeting the SMAS layer that conventional surface treatments cannot reach. It is also the only non-invasive lifting device with real-time ultrasound imaging, allowing Dr. Tan to see exactly where the energy is being delivered for a truly personalized treatment.
FDA-cleared brow lift — reversing the brow descent that creates a heavy, tired, or stern appearance without surgery or downtime.
FDA-cleared for the neck and submental area — one of the most common concerns Dr. Tan treats with Ultherapy Prime®, producing visible lifting and tightening.
FDA-cleared for the décolletage — addressing the horizontal lines and skin laxity on the chest that are accelerated by Hawaii's sun exposure.
Ultherapy Prime® can be used across the full face — cheeks, jawline, and perioral area — to stimulate broad collagen production and improve overall facial tone.
For patients who want to prevent further laxity rather than address existing descent — Ultherapy Prime® is an ideal early intervention treatment.
For Dr. Tan's surgical patients, Ultherapy Prime® is recommended as part of the long-term maintenance plan — sustaining and extending the results of a facelift or blepharoplasty.
Preserved from our original FAQ schema — common questions about Ultherapy Prime® with Dr. Tan.
Schedule a consultation with the first provider of Ultherapy Prime® in Hawaii. Dr. Tan will assess your skin and tell you honestly whether this treatment is right for your specific anatomy and goals.