Ultherapy ® ;
the power of concentrated sound waves
As we age, the collagen and elastin in our skin weakens and diminishes, causing it to sag and look and feel less firm. This natural aging process can result in less firm skin under the chin and neck, sagging eyebrows, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the décolleté.
Ultherapy® is a safe treatment that uses the power of ultrasound energy to naturally lift and tighten your skin, without surgery and downtime. The ultrasound waves are applied to the different layers of your skin at 4.5mm, 3mm or 1.5mm. This is done under strict ultrasound control. Ultherapy® can help you lift and tighten your neck, underside of your chin and eyebrows, as well as reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles on your décolleté, in just one treatment.
How does Ultherapy® work?
Ultherapy® stimulates the production of new collagen by delivering micro-focused ultrasound energy to the deepest layers of the skin – the same layer that a surgical facelift works on.
Before and during the treatment there is a permanent visualization of the subcutaneous tissues with ultrasound. Then micro-focused ultrasound energy is delivered at exactly the right depth under your skin. The tissue is heated without damaging the skin surface and the surrounding skin structures. In response to the delivered energy, the wound healing process is initiated in the skin. This process promotes the production of new collagen and elastin. The skin is gradually lifted and tightened in a natural way, making you look youthful and radiant again.
Ultherapy® is unique in its ability to deliver energy to the correct depth in a safe and controlled manner, exactly where it is needed to lift and tighten the skin.
Ultherapy ® Treatment Options
Lifting your eyebrows
Lifting and tightening your neck
Tightening the bottom of your chin
Reducing lines and wrinkles on your décolleté
How long does the treatment take?
The duration of the treatment depends on your individual treatment plan and the area being treated. On average, an Ultherapy® treatment takes between 30 and 90 minutes.
Is the treatment painful?
In general, the treatment is not experienced as painful. When the ultrasound energy is delivered, you will feel a mild to moderate tingling sensation. The level of pain experienced can vary from one person to another. To increase your comfort, your doctor may recommend that you take a pain reliever prior to the treatment.
What can I expect after the treatment?
With Ultherapy®, there is no downtime! You can resume your normal daily activities immediately after your treatment and there are no restrictions or special requirements after the treatment. Immediately after the treatment, your skin may appear red, but this will disappear within a few hours. Some patients experience mild swelling, tingling, or tenderness to the touch. These side effects are mild and short-lived.
When will I see results?
Some patients see some effect immediately after their treatment, the real results become visible gradually. After 2 to 3 months the results of a lifted and tighter skin can be seen.
The treatment stimulates the production of the body's own collagen, which means that results can vary from person to person. The first results of a lifted and tighter skin are visible after 2 to 3 months, the final result is assessed after 6 months.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients only need one treatment. Depending on the degree of skin laxity, the response to ultrasound energy, and the body's own collagen production, some patients benefit from a second treatment. Because your skin continues to age, follow-up treatments can help combat the natural aging process.
Is Ultherapy safe?
Ultherapy® is the only non-invasive treatment cleared by the most stringent health authorities: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift your eyebrows, lift and tighten the skin of your neck and underside of your chin, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles on your décolleté. Ultrasound has been used safely and effectively in the medical field for over 50 years, with clinical studies and over 680,000 treatments performed worldwide to prove it.
What are the side effects?
Side effects are limited and temporary. After the treatment, slight redness or swelling may occur for a few hours. You may also experience a slight tingling sensation. In rare cases, blue discoloration or a feeling of weakness in the muscles may occur. Temporary numbness of the skin may also occur.
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