Ultherapy®

Ultherapy®

Looking for the right cosmetic procedure to enhance one's looks and youthfulness? Now there's a way to stand firm in the face of gravity on your terms, Ultherapy®. It is the only non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound and the body's natural healing process to lift and tighten loose skin on the eyebrow, neck, and under the chin. With Ultherapy®, there's no downtime, just healthy skin rejuvenation for a natural, noticeable effect so you can go about your day after a single, 60-90 minute in-office procedure.

Benefits:

  • Stimulates collagen
  • Improves lines and wrinkles
  • Non-invasive
  • No downtime
  • In-office procedure
  • FDA-Cleared

Areas of Concern:

How many treatments does it take?

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. Follow-up Ultherapy treatments each year may help maintain results.

How long does it last?

Since the procedure stimulates a person’s own collagen production, how long the results last depends on the individual. While results appear over two to three months, they can last up to a year or more. 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.

What does the Ultherapy treatment feel like?

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.

Is Ultherapy safe?

Ultherapy is a proven treatment with a well-established safety profile. It is currently marketed worldwide in more than 75 countries, with over 1.5 million treatments performed globally to date. In addition, ultrasound energy has a proven track record, with use in the field of medicine for more than 50 years.

Who is a good candidate for Ultherapy?

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.2,3 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.

How Ultherapy® Works?

The only FDA-cleared procedure to lift skin on these hard-to-treat areas, Ultherapy® uses ultrasound, safe, time-tested energy to stimulate the deep structural support layers of the skin—including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift without disturbing the surface of the skin.

call SF Bay Cosmetic Surgery Medical Group in San Ramon to schedule a consultation to determine if you're a good candidate for Ultherapy®.