Ultherapy uses ultrasound to lift and tighten the skin on your face and chest, without surgery. Ultherapy is the only non-invasive procedure FDA-approved to lift skin on the neck, under the chin, and the eyebrow, and to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. Ultherapy works by stimulating collagen over time. Due to aging and environmental factors (i.e. smoking and sun exposure), collagen production in the body slows down. Over 2-3 months following your treatment, new collagen is produced, lifting and tightening the skin.
Why Patients Choose Ultherapy:
As we age, collagen production naturally declines, causing the skin to gradually lose its firmness and elasticity. Patients choose Ultherapy because it lifts and tightens the skin without surgery, injections, or significant downtime by stimulating the body’s own natural collagen production.
Pairs Well With:
- Replenix Hydrating Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 50+
- Neuromodulators
- Biostimulatory Fillers
- Replenix Redness Reducing Triple AOX Serum
- Replenix Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Serum
- Dermal Filler
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is a non-invasive ultrasound treatment that stimulates your body’s natural collagen production to gradually lift and tighten the skin. It is FDA-cleared to lift the brow, improve lax skin beneath the chin and neck, and improve lines and wrinkles on the chest.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients achieve excellent results with one treatment. Depending on the amount of skin laxity and your collagen response, Michelle may recommend an additional treatment after about six months or periodic maintenance treatments as part of your long-term, anti-aging plan.
When will I see results?
Some patients notice a subtle improvement shortly after treatment, but the most noticeable lifting and tightening develops gradually over 2 to 4 months as new collagen forms. Improvements can continue for several months after treatment.
Does Ultherapy hurt?
Comfort varies from patient to patient. During treatment, you may experience brief sensations of heat or tingling as the ultrasound energy reaches the collagen-producing layers beneath the skin. Michelle may prescribe oral medication to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
Does Ultherapy dissolve dermal fillers?
Our recommendation is the following: If you have not done dermal fillers yet, do the Ultherapy procedure first to allow collagen production in the areas to be treated. Then the decision on how much and where to place dermal fillers can be made following Ultherapy. If you have already had dermal fillers injected into the face prior to the Ultherapy procedure, allow at least 2-4 weeks between procedures.
What is the difference between Thermage and Ultherapy?
Both Thermage and Ultherapy use energy to stimulate collagen production. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy and Thermage uses radio-frequency energy.
Is there any downtime?
Most patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment. Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or tingling may occur temporarily, but typically resolves within a few days.
What are the risks of Ultherapy?
The skin might appear flushed at first, but the redness should disappear within a few hours. Some patients experience slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch, but these are temporary in nature. Other, less common post-procedural effects may include temporary bruising or numbness on small areas of skin. As with any medical procedure, there is the possibility for other rare effects, which Michelle will review with you.
Am I a good candidate for Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is an excellent option for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity who want to lift and tighten the skin without surgery. During your consultation, Michelle will evaluate your skin, degree of laxity, and treatment goals to determine whether Ultherapy alone or a combination of treatments will provide the best outcome.
