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Ultherapy PRIME: Heart Evangelista’s secret to embracing her prime

Published Apr 15, 2025 4:55 am

Discover timeless beauty with Vanguard Aesthetics and Merz Aesthetics®’ Ultherapy PRIME.

This advanced technology delivers a radiant, youthful glow with minimal discomfort, zero downtime, treatments faster by 20 percent, and long-lasting results.

“Ultherapy PRIME is the evolution of Ultherapy®, the gold standard in nonsurgical lifting and skin tightening,” says Dr. Jonathan Yu, dermatologist and Regional Advisory Board member at Merz Aesthetics® APAC. “What I love about this innovation is that it allows us to offer targeted treatments like never before. It’s a highly advanced machine that addresses any concerns while keeping the skin healthier.”

Ultherapy PRIME is the evolution of Ultherapy®, the gold standard in nonsurgical lifting and skin tightening.

Key features of the machine include a 35-percent larger touchscreen and a unique Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization (MFU-V) technology, which allows for precise energy delivery at the right depth.

Filipino actress and globally recognized style icon, Heart Evangelista, is the newest ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME Philippines.

“All the other devices require energy for tightening,” explains Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo, founder of The Aivee Group. “Ultherapy PRIME is the only one that lets you clearly see the skin’s layers and know exactly where to place that energy.”

Aging with grace

Heart Evangelista swears by this treatment as part of her regular beauty routine.

“I just turned 40, and I used to be afraid of aging,” she says. “As we get older, we lose collagen. With Ultherapy PRIME, my skin stays firm and everything stays exactly where it should.”

This next-gen platform fights sagging skin, improves wrinkles, and contours areas like the neck, eyebrows, and chin. Its mechanism provides personalized skin-lifting outcomes through collagen and elastin stimulation.

Heart Evangelista talks about her being in her prime, and her favorite treatment, Ultherapy PRIME.

“The common misconception about treatments is you will look so fake. You won’t,” clarifies Yu. “If you want to look younger and get a natural glow, Ultherapy® can help you achieve both.”

Ultherapy PRIME combines advanced, U.S. FDA-cleared technology with clearer real-time imaging and a proven track record of results that can last for months, even longer.

(From L-R) Dr. Aivee Aguilar-Teo, Heart Evangelista & Dr. Z’ Shen Teo

Such dedication to skin innovation has led to 95 percent patient satisfaction after one year and over three million treatments performed worldwide.

“I honestly think that I’ve only just begun,” shares Evangelista. “That’s the power of self-care through treatments like this—it helps you feel your best and look great, inside and out.”

Merz Aesthetics® and Vanguard Aesthetics executives with Heart Evangelista. (From L-R) Dr. Stephen Claudio. Dr. Kathlea Newland, Tetet Go, Ryan Ng, Heart Evangelista, Dr. Jonathan Yu, Raymond Ong, Rachel How, and Alvin Cheong
Prime as a continuous journey of evolution 

Vanguard Aesthetics and Merz Aesthetics® believe beauty shines through every stage of life. That’s why they empower people to love their skin with the “See My Skin, Lift My Way: Love My Prime” campaign.

This initiative champions one’s evolution toward personal growth. It encourages people to shine and feel proud of their appearance, no matter where they are on their journey.

Korean actor and Ultherapy PRIME ambassador Lee Min Ho

On April 4, Evangelista was introduced as the newest ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME, joining popular Korean celebrities Lee Min Ho and Jun Jihyun.

Her glowing skin stood out against her royal blue Schiaparelli dress, reflecting the elegance of a woman in her prime.

Korean actress and Ultherapy PRIME ambassador Jun Jihyun

“The campaign is all about embracing one’s confidence, and Heart perfectly embodies that,” says Raymond Ong, Merz Aesthetics® APAC associate vice president for Regional Commercial. “She is a testament to celebrating one’s prime by constantly elevating herself, just as Ultherapy PRIME is designed to deliver proven, natural-looking results, empowering consumers to look and feel their best.”

Investing in the future you

Patients will see a gradual lift in the first two to three months after treatment, with visible improvements continuing for up to six months. This creates a sustained, long-lasting effect.

Dr. Jonathan Yu delves into the history of Ultherapy® and the advancements in its evolution, Ultherapy PRIME.

“I always tell my patients that it’s like a house,” says Yu. “If your foundation is strong, you only need a little tweaking with everything else. So, it’s an investment in the future when you do Ultherapy PRIME.”

Raymond Ong, associate vice president for Regional Commercial at Merz Aesthetics® APAC, talks about Ultherapy PRIME and the regional campaign, “See My Skin, Lift My Way: Love My PRIME.”

Anyone looking to maintain a youthful appearance can benefit from this treatment, though results may vary depending on age.

“When you’re younger, say sub-30s or sub-40s, you have more collagen, you probably can get away with [an interval of] a year to 14 months,” adds Yu. “If you’re older, [there’s] less collagen for us to work with; it’s going to be a shorter interval.”

Evangelista, who frequently travels, loves Ultherapy PRIME because it tightens her skin and boosts her self-esteem even while in transit.

“In this day and age, where everything is available to make [you] feel beautiful, beauty is a dime a dozen,” she concludes. “Don’t mind what others think. Go for whatever makes you feel at your prime. Do it not for anyone else, but for yourself.”

Merz Aesthetics®, Ultherapy®, and Ulthera® are registered trademarks of the Merz Group of Companies. For more details, visit UltherapyPhilippines and Vanguard Aesthetics Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.

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