Ultherapy (Ulthera) is an FDA-approved, device that tightens and lifts your skin with highly-focused ultrasonic energy. Ultherapy is a less-intensive, non-surgical facelift alternative for treating sagging skin on the face, neck, and decolletage. ⁽¹⁾ This treatment is ideal for those who want a quick and convenient option for addressing skin aging in targeted areas without disturbing the surrounding tissue. Patients who receive Ultherapy have been consistently delighted by their results.

Contact our office to learn more about how this anti-aging, facial rejuvenation treatment can lift and refresh your skin without downtime or surgery for a firmer, more radiant complexion:

About Ultherapy

As we age, collagen decreases, resulting in lax, sagging skin. While collagen helps to keep skin tight, toned, and young-looking, it tends to break down over time. Ultherapy is a non-surgical procedure that restores a youthful, rejuvenated appearance by lifting and tightening the skin around the neck and face. ⁽²⁾ Also, you can receive Ultherapy for the arms, chest, and legs to tighten your skin; it is not limited to your face. The procedure treats damaged tissues within the dermis and hypodermis by penetrating the skin with ultrasonic energy to reinvigorate your localized collagen production. As time progresses, skin tightens and looks healthier due to elevated collagen levels. Ultherapy requires little to no downtime, does not introduce foreign substances into patients’ bodies, and delivers amazing-looking results in about three to six months.

Ultherapy vs Dermal Fillers

Patients who want to lift their skin and create a more youthful aesthetic often decide to receive dermal filler injections. Dermal fillers contain gel-like material, often composed of hyaluronic acid that is used to add volume and reduce the visibility of lines and wrinkles. With dermal fillers, patients can achieve a more youthful appearance without surgery or significant downtime. However, the results achieved with dermal fillers do not last as long as those accomplished with Ultherapy. This is because the material used in fillers breaks down over time, lasting on average between 3-9 months, depending on the choice of filler. Patients usually have to undergo recurrent dermal filler treatments to ensure the longevity of their results. Patients who receive Ultherapy, however, report that they enjoy their revitalized appearance for over a year, depending on their dedication to healthy skincare and an active lifestyle.

Benefits Ultherapy

After, Ultherapy you can enjoy:

Ultherapy Candidates

Good candidates for this procedure are dissatisfied with sagging or lax skin around the face, neck, or under the chin. Candidates may have considered a surgical facelift to attain a more youthful aesthetic, but would rather avoid an invasive surgical procedure. Patients who typically undergo this procedure are:

During the consultation, our rejuvenation specialists can determine the most beneficial treatment depending on your case. Ultherapy can slow down the effects of aging without a more invasive surgical procedure such as a face or neck lift. Although Ultherapy tightens your skin, it does not remove excess skin or fat from the neck or face. Men and women who have mild to moderate skin laxity are also good candidates for this procedure; however, those who have severe skin laxity may be better candidates for more extensive treatment. Just like with any other cosmetic treatment, patients should have realistic expectations, be in good health, and have no underlying skin conditions.

Consultation

During your consultation, our anti-aging experts will meet with you to discuss your personal goals and aesthetic concerns. We will examine your medical history, current skin conditions, and routine medications to ensure patient safety. After completing a physical examination, we will determine if Ultherapy is the right skin rejuvenating option for you. If you are a good candidate, we will construct a personalized treatment plan and quote. Contact Skin Perfect to schedule a consultation!

How to Prepare for Ultherapy

To prepare for your treatment, you will need to:

You will also need to prepare to take good care of your skin and wear sunscreen to protect it. You will need to wear loose-fitting clothing to your appointment that will not rub against your skin or cause irritation.

Ultherapy Procedure

To begin the Ultherapy treatment, we will place the applicator adjacent to each of the treatment areas on the face, neck, or decolletage. The ultrasonic energy will penetrate deep into the skin to trigger the body’s natural healing response. We will closely monitor the temperature and penetration depth to ensure optimal results and repeat this process until the entire treatment area is covered. The ultrasound waves target the deeper layers of the skin and trigger neocollagenesis. ⁽³⁾ The waves stimulate collagen and elastin production. As the skin regenerates from within, the surface skin will slowly become more smooth and youthful over time. The body will also repair itself naturally and more effectively in the future. Through this non-invasive procedure, we will treat the layers of tissue that have begun to lose elasticity and enable patients to enjoy a slimmer, healthier, younger-looking appearance. Patients report minimal discomfort, if any at all, during the procedure and we will use a topical numbing cream for your comfort during the procedure. After an Ultherapy session is complete, patients can return to their daily activities immediately. Each Ultherapy session usually lasts about one hour depending on the extent of your treatment.

Ultherapy Recovery

Once the Ultherapy treatment is complete, patients are immediately back on their feet and able to continue their daily routine. Some redness may occur and the treated area may be warm to the touch, but this will dissipate within a few hours. With Ultherapy, there is no downtime. Boosting the growth of new collagen helps reduce the look of aging by promoting healthy volume within the skin, which in turn fills in and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.

Ultherapy Results

The results of Ultherapy are not instantaneous and require some time to become apparent. Over the two to three months following the treatment session, your skin will continue to improve on a cellular level to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. ⁽¹⁾ Deep in the skin of the treated areas, it kicks its natural healing process into action with ultrasonic energy and heat. Processes such as neocollagenesis restore and repair the skin barrier by bringing fresh, new collagen to support your skin’s structure for tighter, more youthful skin.

Additional Procedures

Every treatment provided by Skin Perfect is customized to each individual. In some cases, the patient’s particular goals and anatomy may call for additional treatments. With Ultherapy, treatments such as Botox and Coolsculpting are also popular choices for combination therapy.

Botox

Wrinkles can start to form as early as the age of 30 in some individuals, so we recommend treating aging symptoms as soon as possible. Botox, an anti-wrinkle dermal injection, can be combined with Ultherapy for comprehensive treatment of facial aging. Botox is an injectable that is made of botulinum toxin, which relaxes muscle contractions that tend to crease the skin and create wrinkles over time. Everyday actions such as chewing, frowning, and furrowing the eyebrows crease the skin. Over time, the repeated muscle contractions combined with the natural loss of skin elasticity from aging can result in permanent wrinkles. Botox limits wrinkle-forming muscle contractions to preserve the patient’s natural, youthful appearance. We can administer Botox via injection, and it may take as little as 30 minutes. Results typically last three to four months.

CoolSculpting

Reducing stubborn pockets of fat around the flanks and under the chin is notoriously difficult. Dieting and exercise tend to result in overall fat reduction, but getting rid of fat from specific areas of the body requires special help. With CoolSculpting, there is now a non-invasive, quick, and convenient treatment for spot-reducing fat and body sculpting. Performed while the patient is awake and comfortably resting, CoolSculpting uses sophisticated cryolipolysis technology to freeze and break down fat cells that are then naturally removed from the body. The procedure can take as little as an hour and there is zero downtime. Once the treatment is finished, the patient is back on their feet without missing a beat.

The Cost of Ultherapy in Southern California

Depending on your personal needs and goals, your procedural costs will vary. We will provide a customizable quote during a private consultation. We can discuss financing as well to make your treatment more accessible. Contact our office to schedule your Ultherapy consultation and learn more about how we can revitalize your skin:

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