Yes, Salma Hayek-Pinault is the global face of Ultherapy PRIME and ELLE magazine has just included it among the “top beauty techniques of 2026”. Dr Ava Guila Ardila Soto, a leading name in Spain, heads the medical-aesthetic area at Harmony by Agas, where we carry out this treatment and understand why everyone is talking about it: it tightens, redefines and improves the quality of the skin without surgery and with progressive results.
What is Ultherapy PRIME scalpel-free lifting? And why it is not “just another machine”
Ultherapy PRIME uses micro-focused ultrasound to stimulate collagen at different depths (SMAS, deep dermis) with real-time ultrasound imaging. In plain terms: the doctor sees exactly where the energy is being delivered. That makes it possible to tailor the energy and treat the deep support structure responsible for skin laxity.
Usual goals
- Lifting the brow and improving a tired-looking gaze
- Defining the jawline and reducing a “drooping face” appearance
- Tightening the neck and décolletage
- Gradual results (visible from a few weeks and maturing between 3 and 6 months), lasting on average 12-18 months depending on age, skin quality and habits.
Press coverage: ELLE's selection of it as a benchmark technique for 2026 underlines the sector's move towards procedures that are powerful, safe and with no social downtime.
How we do it at Harmony by Agas
Dr Ava Guila Ardila, aesthetic physician, professional registration no., follows her own protocol based on:
Clinical assessment: diagnosis of skin laxity, tissue quality, medical history and expectations.
Mapping by area and depth: ultrasound to direct the energy exactly where it is needed.
A combined plan where appropriate (for example, biostimulators or medical skincare) to enhance texture and radiance without adding downtime.
The session usually lasts 60–90 min. There may be manageable discomfort (we use topical/oral pain relief if needed). After the treatment, normal life: mild redness and temporary sensitivity are the most common effects.
Who is Ultherapy PRIME scalpel-free lifting for?
- Mild to moderate skin laxity in the middle and lower thirds of the face.
- Patients who do not want surgery, or who want to maintain results after a facelift.
- Skin that has lost jawline definition, a neck with fine wrinkles, or a photoaged décolletage.
It is not for you if you have severe skin laxity that requires surgery, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have specific medical contraindications (we assess this in consultation).
Quick questions
How many sessions? Usually 1 session; some cases are topped up at 9–12 months.
When will I see the change? Initial improvement within weeks; maximum between 3 and 6 months (the biological timeline of collagen).
Can I combine it with botulinum toxin or fillers? Yes, depending on the diagnosis and the right timing. The doctor sets the sequence in order to optimise results.
It is no accident that ELLE has singled it out; Ultherapy PRIME brings together efficacy, safety and no social downtime. At Harmony by Agas we combine it with a personalised medical approach so that the result shows… and shows well.
Would you like a consultation with Dr Ava Guila Ardila?
Book your consultation and we will tell you whether Ultherapy PRIME is your best route to tightening without an operating theatre.
Editorial source mentioned: ELLE feature on the top beauty techniques of 2026.
Medical disclaimer: this information is for guidance only and does not replace an individual clinical assessment.
