Ultherapy is a safe, effective anti-aging treatment currently available in 75 countries. With over 1.5 million treatments performed globally since its inception, this ultrasound treatment is quickly becoming a go-to procedure to turn back the clock. This non-invasive procedure may be recommended to tighten and lift skin on the brow, chin, and neck with no downtime after treatment. You can learn more about the innovative Ultherapy procedure on this page or by completing the U.S. Dermatology Partners scheduling form to request a consultation visit.
Ultherapy is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared treatment used to improve wrinkles and sagging skin on the brow, chin, neck, and decolletage. It utilizes ultrasound imaging technology to deliver precise energy waves to penetrate deep into the skin’s layers to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. These proteins give skin its smooth, tight, youthful appearance. In addition to providing a safe, comfortable treatment solution, Ultherapy offers advanced precision because it utilizes traditional ultrasound technology that allows aesthetic providers to see exactly where they’re applying the energy.
Good candidates for Ultherapy are those who notice skin laxity and wrinkles on the forehead and brow, chin, neck, and upper chest. In most cases, people aged 30 and older consider this procedure, but younger people who want to prevent skin laxity can also benefit from Ultherapy. While the results are similar to what’s possible with a facelift, they are not as advanced. For this reason, older adults and those with deeper wrinkles and more advanced skin laxity may want to consider more advanced treatment options.
Before your Ultherapy treatment session, you’ll meet with a dermatologist for a consultation visit. They’ll carefully examine your skin and discuss your treatment goals to determine if you’re a good candidate. Because Ultherapy treatment is safe and comfortable, there’s no need to make any changes to your skincare or other routines before treatment.
On the day of the procedure, your dermatologist will cleanse and numb the skin in the areas to be treated. Then, they’ll apply ultrasound gel and apply the Ultherapy hand tool to the skin. They’ll pull up the ultrasound images to find the best areas to ensure the ultimate results of treatment. Then, energy will be placed on the skin where it penetrates beneath the surface deep into the skin’s layers to stimulate collagen and elastin production. You may feel warmth or tingling during energy application. Treatment time varies based on the area being treated, but most procedures take between 30 minutes and an hour. After Ultherapy, collagen production increases, so results will continue to improve over the first several months. Most people see their desired results after just one treatment, but more than one Ultherapy session may be scheduled in some cases.
Ultherapy is a completely non-invasive treatment. That means you can return to your regular routine immediately after this procedure and side effects are minimal. In most cases, a few, mild side effects may occur immediately after treatment and clear quickly.
These common side effects include:
Ultherapy works by stimulating the body’s production of collagen and elastin to improve skin tightness. Everyone’s body is different, so results will vary. As the body’s natural aging process continues after treatment, collagen and elastin production slow, and skin will lose tightness. This happens gradually. Most people schedule touch-up treatment visits once a year to maintain their results.
*Results may vary by individual
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