Ultherapy targets the deeper layers of skin and underlying connective tissue (including the SMAS layer, which is treated in surgical facelifts). It stimulates collagen and elastin production, which gradually improves skin firmness and elasticity over time.
During your Ultherapy treatment, a gel will be applied to the treatment area to help the ultrasound device slide effortlessly across your skin. Next, your provider will use the handheld device to deliver targeted ultrasound waves to specific depths below your skin. Some patients describe the sensation as warm or tingling, but it should not be uncomfortable. Treatment can last 30-90 minutes, depending on the area being targeted.
Following treatment, mild redness or swelling may temporarily occur. While the skin may feel tighter directly after treatment, full results will develop with time. Normal activities can be resumed directly after Ultherapy with no downtime.
The main benefits of Ultherapy stem from its ability to provide non-invasive skin tightening and lifting with minimal downtime. Other advantages may also include:
