Our Treatments
Ultherapy
Ultherapy® targets deep structural layers of the skin with the use of precise ultrasound energy to stimulate the production of new collagen in the cells, creating a natural lifting result.
Minimal Downtime
Depending on where you are treated, the duration of Ultherapy® treatment last from 30 minutes to 2hours. You will be free to return to your normal activities right after your treatment is completed. Some patients might experience slight swelling, tingling and tenderness. Such cases are rare and temporary, and should not interfere with your normal activities.
When will I see results?
Some candidates can expect slight immediate results to be seen, but you should expect to see results in 2-3 months as Neocollagensis will occur during this period.
What is Ultherapy®?
Ultherapy is the only non-invasive treatment cleared by the FDA for lifting the skin on the neck, chin, and brow, and improving lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. Ultherapy uses microfocused ultrasound to lift and tighten loose skin over time, without any downtime.
"SEE PLAN TREAT" Protocol
The “SEE PLAN TREAT” protocol is a systematic approach to Ultherapy that involves three key stages:
SEE:
The first step involves a thorough evaluation of your skin and its underlying structures as we begin to customize your treatment. This is done using ultherapy’s technology which allows for real-time visualization of the targeted layers of your skin.
PLAN:
Once the evaluation is complete, we will discuss the goals and expectations you have in mind, to further help us in personalizing the treatment. Again, using real-time imaging, information about your skin such as its thickness, and the location of collagen-rich areas, we will work towards creating a lifting treatment with your wants in mind.
TREAT:
This stage is where the treatment will be carried out. Based on the tailored plan that we have come up with, your physician will deliver controlled micro-focused ultrasound energy into layers of the skin. It will stimulate the production of collagen and elastin for a lifting effect as well as produce a more youthful appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ultherapy is the only non-invasive treatment cleared by the FDA for lifting the skin on the neck, chin, and brow, and improving lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. Ultherapy uses microfocused ultrasound to lift and tighten loose skin over time, without any downtime.
Ultherapy is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses focused ultrasound to stimulate the formation of new collagen deep below the skin’s surface.The production of new collagen takes time, so results can become more apparent over two to three months, even up to six months. The procedure takes about 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the area treated, and there is no downtime afterward. It also is the only procedure to use ultrasound imaging, which allows practitioners to actually see the layers of tissue targeted during the treatment and ensure the energy is deposited precisely to where it will be most beneficial.
Ultherapy treats the deep foundational layer addressed in cosmetic surgery, but won’t duplicate the results of a surgical facelift. Ultherapy is a great alternative, however, especially for those not ready for surgery or for patients looking to extend the effects of cosmetic surgery.
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. Some lasers rely on light energy, which cannot reach deeper skin layers. Typically, laser treatments also only treat superficial skin and are not FDA-cleared to lift skin.
Since the procedure stimulates a person’s own collagen production, how long the results last depends on the individual(usually 12 to 16 months). 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.
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
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.
Collagen is a natural protein that gives skin its youthfulness by keeping it firm and toned. As we age, collagen breaks down, and the result is a loss of skin strength and elasticity. Ultherapy uses microfocused ultrasound to generate a thermal effect under the skin.The thermal effect essentially jump-starts a process that produces fresh, new collagen.
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