The future of medical aesthetics is underway, and it's happening right here in Raleigh.

That’s right, Merz Aesthetics — the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business — recently unveiled its state-of-the-art Research & Development Innovation Center, North America (RDIC, North America) at its North Raleigh global headquarters.

So what’s going to be happening inside those futuristic walls?

Developing better products

The RDIC, North America will act as a hub for pioneering medical aesthetics research.

Specifically, this new facility houses an Energy-Based Device (EBD) lab dedicated to the development of Ultherapy® — the Gold Standard for nonsurgical lifting.2

Merz Aesthetics announced it will use the new lab in tandem with its existing Frankfurt R&D Innovation Center to continue developing cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of the medical aesthetics industry as a whole.

Launching something new

The new EBD lab isn’t the only recent innovation for the RAL-based biz.

The global brand also recently announced the release of Ultherapy PRIME®, the latest evolution of its Ultherapy technology.

Ultherapy PRIME redefines the future of nonsurgical skin lifting by uniquely combining advanced ultrasound technology and vivid real-time imaging.1,2,3,4,5,6

With Ultherapy PRIME, each patient’s treatment is customized to their unique needs, allowing for a truly personalized, long-lasting, noninvasive lift while promoting healthier, younger looking skin.1,2,3,4,5,6

The ULTHERA® System is indicated to lift the skin on the neck, on the eyebrow and under the chin as well as to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolleté. Reported adverse events from post marketing surveillance are available in the Instructions for Use (IFU). Please see the IFU for product and safety information, and possible side effects at Ultherapy.com/IFU

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The Merz Aesthetics mission

Beyond developing cutting-edge products, Merz Aesthetics has long been an active participant in the Raleigh community. From partnering with the NC Courage to collaborating with Dress for Success Triangle, the biz works to empower women locally and around the world.

See what sets Ultherapy PRIME apart

1. Ulthera® Instructions for Use.
2. Fabi SG, Joseph J, Sevi J, Green JB, Peterson JD. Optimizing patient outcomes by customizing treatment with microfocused ultrasound with visualization: gold standard consensus guidelines from an expert panel. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(5):426-432.
3. Park JY, Lin F, Suwanchinda A, et al. Customized treatment using microfocused ultrasound with visualization for optimized patient outcomes: a review of skin-tightening energy technologies and a pan-Asian adaptation of the expert panel’s Gold Standard consensus. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(5):E70-E79.
4. Werschler WP, Werschler PS. Long-term efficacy of micro-focused ultrasound with visualization for lifting and tightening lax facial and neck skin using a customized vectoring treatment method. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2016;9(2):27-33.
5. Dobke MK, Hitchcock T, Misell L, Sasaki GH. Tissue restructuring by energy-based surgical tools. Clin Plast Surg. 2012;39(4):399-408.
6. Goldie K, Kerscher M, Fabi SG, Hirano C, Landau M, Lim TS, Woolery-Lloyd H, Mariwalla K, Park JY, Yutskovskaya Y. Skin Quality - A Holistic 360° View: Consensus Results. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021 Jun 14;14:643-654. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S309374. PMID: 34163203; PMCID: PMC8214518.