Ultherapy Skin Tightening

Ultherapy uses the time-tested and safe ultrasound technology to target and stimulate the deep structural layers of the skin typically addressed in a traditional facelift, without any cutting or surgery. With Ultherapy, there’s no downtime, no invasive surgery, no foreign substances; just a healthy revival from the inside-out to reveal younger, fresher, firmer looking skin that is noticeably more youthful on the outside.

Deep ultrasound energy, emitted as heat, lifts and firms skin at levels treated by plastic surgery. The ultrasound energy treats deep layers of tissue while leaving the surface untouched. This energy triggers a natural response under the skin, jumpstarting the regenerative process that produces fresh, new collagen. Using traditional ultrasound imaging allows the physician to see the layers of tissue she is treating via a computer monitor thereby ensuring the treatment energy is delivered to where it will be most beneficial with safety and precision. Unlike laser, radio frequency, surgery and other technologies, non-surgical Ultherapy bypasses superficial skin to deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at the right depths and the right temperature.

Reversing the effects of time and gravity, Ultherapy lifts, tones, and tightens loose facial and neck skin. Ultherapy is for someone who has skin that is “relaxed” and appears more tired and less firm than before. Sagging skin on the eyelids, the neck or under the chin are the first signs of maturing skin. Once the brows begin to droop, the eyes begin to look small and tired. Ultherapy lifts the forehead, opens the eyes and creates a more refreshed, alert appearance. When the cheeks and neck begin to sag, it can change the entire contour of the face. Ultherapy tightens and lifts loose neck and jowl skin creating a younger, sleeker look.

Due to its mechanical properties, ultrasound is the only energy source that can be micro-focused beneath the skin’s surface at any depth, without affecting intervening tissue. The Ulthera system precisely heats tissue at 3 depths (15, 3.0 and 4.5mm). When sound waves are micro-focused to a pre-determined depth, they cause the creation of a well-defined thermal coagulation point while leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected.

The Ultherapy procedure is performed in the office and only takes 60-90 minutes to complete. You can go about your daily activities immediately afterwards. You may experience a short-term “boost”, but the natural process of stimulating and creating new collagen will occur over the course of 2 to 3 months. Many patients notice visible improvement for up to six months. It’s very similar to building muscle with exercise only without multiple workouts. While Ultherapy does not duplicate the effect of surgery, it has proven to lift and tight the skin on the brow, chin, neck and jawline and is an inviting alternative to those who are not ready for surgery.