Ultherapy®

Collagen is a natural protein that gives skin its youthfulness by keeping it firm and toned.⁷ As we age, collagen breaks down, and the result is a loss of skin strength and elasticity.⁷ Ultherapy® uses microfocused ultrasound to generate a thermal effect under the skin.^1,2,4,8 The thermal effect essentially jump-starts a process that produces fresh, new collagen.^3,8

Ultherapy® uses sound energy — tried-and-true ultrasound — which has unique properties that allow it to bypass the surface of the skin to treat depths not matched by any other non-invasive cosmetic device. Ultherapy® ultrasound stimulates collagen production in the skin’s foundation, resulting in a clinically significant lift of tissue over two to three months.⁵ Some lasers rely on light energy, which cannot reach deeper skin layers.⁶ Typically, laser treatments also only treat superficial skin and are not FDA-cleared to lift skin.⁶

The majority of patients only need one treatment; however, some may benefit from more than one treatment, depending on how much skin laxity they have and their body’s own biological response to the ultrasound and the collagen-building process.

Since the procedure stimulates a person’s own collagen production, how long the results last depends on the individual. The treatment produces new collagen on the inside, but the individual’s natural aging process will dictate how long that translates into visible results on the outside. Future touch-up treatments can help provide more control over the aging process, which varies by individual.

With Ultherapy®, there is no downtime. After your procedure, you can resume your normal activities immediately, without having to follow any post-treatment measures.

As the ultrasound energy is delivered, you may feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited to precise depths, stimulating the collagen-building process. Comfort levels vary from person to person, but the sensation only lasts while the ultrasound energy is being delivered.

The Ultherapy^® System is currently marketed worldwide in more than 60 countries, and over 1 million treatments have been performed globally.⁷ In addition, ultrasound energy has a proven track record, with use in the field of medicine for more than 50 years.

A good candidate for Ultherapy® is someone with some degree of laxity, to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. Loose skin under the neck and under the chin, or lines and wrinkles on the chest, are signals a patient might be a candidate. Typically, those in their 30s and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates.⁸ While Ultherapy® is not a replacement for a surgical facelift, there are many people who want some facial lifting but are not ready for surgery, whether mentally, physically or financially. There also are younger people who want to “stay ahead of the game,” as well as patients wanting an aesthetic maintenance option.

There may be slight redness that typically resolves within a few hours following the treatment. Some patients may have slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch, but these are mild and temporary in nature.