Ultherapy Prime near Vancouver Richmond, BC
Lifting without surgery, planned in person in Richmond
Ultherapy PRIME uses image-guided micro-focused ultrasound to lift and tighten the skin on the brow, jawline, under-chin and neck. Start with a physician assessment at RAAC in Richmond to find out whether it suits your degree of laxity.
- 60–90 min
- Typical session, face and neck
- Same day
- Return to activities
- 2–3 months
- Gradual results build
- 60–90 min
- Typical session, face and neck
- Same day
- Return to activities
- 2–3 months
- Gradual results build
Is Ultherapy worth the trip to Richmond?
People searching for Ultherapy in Vancouver are usually weighing three things: whether their laxity is mild enough for an ultrasound treatment, how long a session takes, and whether the journey is justified for what is often a single visit. RAAC is in Richmond, on the Canada Line. The assessment is led by the physician team under Medical Director Dr. Charles Jiang, and you can find out what to expect before any treatment is booked.
Ultherapy PRIME (Merz) is aimed at mild to moderate laxity: a lowered brow line, a softening jawline, loose skin under the chin and neck, and lines on the chest. A session usually takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on the areas treated. You may notice some tightening straight away, but the lifting develops gradually over 2 to 3 months. Severe sagging may be better suited to other options, which your physician will discuss with you.
Planning your Ultherapy day from Vancouver
Because a session can take 60 to 90 minutes, it helps to set aside much of an afternoon for the visit and to have the assessment done beforehand.
Request a consultation
Book a phone consultation if you want to ask about areas, timing and suitability before travelling. The in-person assessment follows.
Laxity and suitability check
Your physician looks at where and how much the skin has loosened, and checks for reasons to wait or choose differently, such as open wounds or severe cystic acne in the area, an active metal implant like a pacemaker, or pregnancy.
Treatment session
Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup or skincare products. Ultrasound is delivered with real-time imaging; you will feel small amounts of energy at precise depths, and comfort measures are available.
Heading home
Most people return to normal activities the same day. Flushing, slight swelling, tingling or tenderness can occur, and usually settles within hours to a few weeks. Keep up your normal skincare and sun protection.
Ultherapy questions we hear from Vancouver patients
One session or more?
Usually one session is planned. Depending on the degree of laxity and how your skin responds, some people choose a repeat session about once a year. Individual results vary.
When will I see a change?
Some tightening may be felt soon after treatment. Visible lifting builds gradually over about 2 to 3 months and can continue to develop for up to about 6 months.
Which areas can be treated?
Brow, mid-face, jawline, under-chin, neck and décolletage. The areas worth treating, and in what order, are set at your assessment.
Who should not have Ultherapy?
Open wounds or lesions, severe or cystic acne, or active metal implants in the treatment area; pregnancy or breastfeeding; and some autoimmune conditions, which are reviewed at the consultation.
This page is general information, not individual medical advice. Results vary from person to person.
Getting to RAAC from Vancouver
A single-visit treatment still needs a journey. Here is how to plan it.
Canada Line to Lansdowne Station
Take the Canada Line to Lansdowne Station, exit toward No. 3 Road and head south. The clinic is about a 3-minute walk from the station.
Driving and parking
Building parking is entered from Ackroyd Road, the side street off No. 3 Road. Reception validates your plate number for the first 2 hours. Lansdowne Centre parkade, a 5-minute walk away, is the alternative.
Hours and booking
Current opening hours are on our Contact page. No referral is needed for aesthetic treatments. You can request a phone consultation first, so the trip is made once you know Ultherapy is a reasonable option for you.
Language
Our team speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese, so you can ask questions and go over aftercare in the language you are most comfortable in. Treatment questions can be discussed in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
Questions from Vancouver Patients
How is the cost of Ultherapy worked out?+
The cost depends on the areas treated and the number of treatment lines, from a single small area to face and neck. We do not publish prices online; a quote is given after your physician's assessment, so there is no single figure that fits everyone.
Do I need a referral from my family doctor?+
No. A referral is not needed for aesthetic treatments; RAAC is a private clinic and you can book directly.
Can the first consultation be done by phone before I make the trip?+
Our booking page is set up for a phone consultation, so you can ask your questions about Ultherapy first and decide whether to come in. The in-person assessment is still where the physician confirms suitability and the plan.
Can I go back to work in Vancouver after treatment?+
Most people return to normal activities the same day. Temporary redness, swelling, tingling or tenderness can occur, so if your work involves a lot of public contact, ask at the assessment how you might expect to look afterwards.
How do I get to the clinic from Vancouver, and is there parking?+
By transit, take the Canada Line to Lansdowne Station, exit toward No. 3 Road and head south; it is about a 3-minute walk. If you drive, building parking is entered from Ackroyd Road and reception validates your plate number for the first 2 hours. Lansdowne Centre parkade, 5 minutes away on foot, is the backup.
How long does an Ultherapy Prime session take?+
A session typically takes 60 to 90 minutes for the face and neck; a single smaller area, such as the brow or under-chin, takes less time. Allow extra time for mapping and aftercare instructions, and for the journey from Vancouver, so much of an afternoon is a sensible plan.
Does Ultherapy hurt?+
Discomfort varies from person to person; many describe intermittent deep heat, tingling or brief sharper moments as energy is delivered. Comfort options, such as a topical numbing cream or an oral pain reliever, may be discussed before treatment, and your clinician checks in with you throughout.
How long do Ultherapy results last?+
Results commonly last around one to two years, depending on your biology, skin quality and ageing. Visible lifting builds over about 2 to 3 months and can continue for up to about 6 months. Some people choose a repeat session about once a year; individual results vary.
Who should not have Ultherapy?+
Treatment is not offered over open wounds, active infection, lesions or severe or cystic acne in the area, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a pacemaker, other implanted electronic device or metal implants in the treatment area. Certain autoimmune or skin conditions and recent injectables in the same area are reviewed at your assessment.
What side effects are possible?+
Common effects are temporary redness, swelling and tenderness, which usually settle within hours to a few weeks. Less commonly, bruising or temporary numbness or tingling can occur, and rarely a temporary nerve-related effect has been reported. Your physician reviews the risks with you before you decide.
Want the full Ultherapy details?
This page covers the Vancouver patient visit. For the technology, treatment zones, candidacy and aftercare in full, read the main Ultherapy page.
Read the Full Ultherapy GuideFind out if Ultherapy suits you
Book a consultation at RAAC in Richmond. The physician-led team will assess your skin laxity and tell you honestly whether Ultherapy is a reasonable option.
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