• What is Ultherapy?

• What is unique about this procedure?

• What does the ultrasound therapy do?
• Who is a good candidate for Ultherapy?

• What problem areas does Ultherapy Target? What kind of results do you get?

• Will I need more than one treatment?

• Are there any side effects?
• How long until I see results?
• Is there any downtime?

Ultherapy is a nonsurgical face and neck treatment that uses ultrasound to actually lift and tone loose skin without any downtime.

Ultherapy is the only treatment that can specifically target the deep foundation below the skin that is addressed in cosmetic surgery without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. It is also the only procedure to use ultrasound imaging, which allows us to actually see the layers of tissue we target during treatment and ensure the energy is delivered precisely to where it will be most effective.

Ultherapy delivers heat below the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural renewal of existing collagen and creation of new collagen. This results in a toning and actual lift of the skin over time.

A good candidate for Ultherapy is someone with skin that has "relaxed" to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. A lowered brow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of "maturing" skin. Typically, those in their thirties and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates.

While Ultherapy is not a replacement for surgery, there are many people who want some lifting but are not ready for surgery, either mentally, financially or logistically.

Ultherapy addresses skin that is mild to moderately loose or lax.  Specifically, by reconditioning and renewing the skin from within, Ultherapy will lift the brow, which in turn reduces excess skin on the lids, opens up the eyes, and gives a more refreshed look overall.

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

There may be slight redness for up to an hour or so following the treatment, and a small percentage of patients may have slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to touch, but these are mild and temporary in nature.

There is always the possibility for other less common post-procedural effects, which your practitioner will review with you.

Patients may enjoy some initial effect but the ultimate lifting and toning will take place over 2-3 months, as tired collagen is renewed and replaced with new, stronger collagen. As this collagen-building process continues, further improvements can appear up to 6 months following a procedure.

With Ultherapy, there is no downtime. You are able to return to your normal activities right away, and there are no special measures you need to take.