What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy treatment is the only FDA approved non-invasive lifting procedure. It is a non-surgical treatment that uses focused ultrasound to stimulate the formation of new collagen in the deeper layers of the skin, giving it a more natural look, without affecting the surface.
In this way, this system allows to lift the skin of the face and neck, as well as to improve the wrinkles of the neckline, allowing a more natural and fresh look.
Why is it performed?
This treatment is performed in those patients who suffer from mild or moderate flaccidity and is especially indicated to reduce bags, raise eyebrows, lift the skin under the chin and eliminate wrinkles in the neck and décolleté. It is a very useful option for people who want to prevent facial aging without obtaining aggressive results for the skin.
In this sense, the Ultherapy treatment is performed because it allows correcting the first signs of aging without causing very abrupt changes in appearance. The benefits of Ultherapy include the following:
- Natural results can be achieved
- No surgical intervention is necessary
- It is performed in a single session that lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
- Allows collagen formation
- No recovery period is required
What does it consist of?
This treatment is performed in the office and, although it may cause some discomfort, it does not require anesthesia. Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound to act on the deeper layers of the skin, just as in surgery, but without damaging the surface.
In addition, this technique has a visualization system that allows the medical specialist to control the depth, ensuring that it is adequate.
Preparation for Ultherapy
Before undergoing Ultherapy treatment, a series of tests must be performed:
- Personalized examination of the patient
- Photographs of the area to be treated to assess the patient’s condition before and after treatment.
Post-treatment care
After the treatment, the patient’s skin may be reddened, but this disappears within a few hours. Swelling or a tingling sensation may also appear during the following days. In any case, these are temporary symptoms.
As this is a minimally invasive treatment, no special care is required and the patient can resume daily activities immediately.
The definitive results of the treatment can be seen from the second or third month after the treatment. And the benefits can last a year or more, depending on each case. Thereafter, the patient can repeat the Ultherapy session to maintain the results.
Alternatives to this treatment
An alternative to this treatment is the surgical facelift.