Nine out of ten customers who come to B:AID for lifting consultations ask the same question: which should I choose—Ultherapy, Thermage, or Titanium lifting? They are all non-surgical skin tightening treatments, but they target different layers of the skin and address different concerns. Below is a breakdown of how we explain them during consultations.
Ultherapy (Ulthera Prime): Targets the fascia layer
Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound to deliver energy to the SMAS fascia layer, which determines facial contours. Before treatment, the depth can be confirmed via real-time imaging to decide which layer to treat. It is best suited for people who already have sagging along the jawline, cheeks, and below the cheekbones, and who want to lift and define their facial contours. Results gradually appear over 2–3 months.
Thermage FLX (Thermage FLX): Targets the dermis
Thermage uses radiofrequency to heat the dermis and stimulate collagen remodeling. It does not lift facial contours as directly as Ultherapy, but it provides more comprehensive improvements to the skin itself—fine lines, pores, and the texture of loose skin—and there is also a dedicated tip for the eye area. It is a better fit for people whose skin is generally starting to loosen and thin, and who want to improve their skin quality “from the root up.”
Titanium Lifting: Full-layer, immediate results
Titanium lifting uses three wavelengths simultaneously, acting on all layers from the superficial to the deep. You can see tightening and a radiant glow right after the treatment, and downtime is short. It is ideal for those who want quick results before an important event, or as a maintenance treatment to complement Ultherapy or Thermage sessions.
How to choose
Put simply: choose Ultherapy for sagging contours, Thermage for loose skin texture, and Titanium lifting when you want fast results or ongoing maintenance. Many customers combine treatments, but whether to combine them and how many shots to use for each will be determined by the director after a Meta Vu skin analysis and in-person consultation. For pricing, see “Price Reference.” For personalized treatment plans, feel free to contact us via WeChat.
