Ultherapy: The Non-Surgical Facelift

Facelifts have been a popular cosmetic surgery option since the 1970s and ’80s, offering the chance to remove signs of aging. These days, however, more people are opting for non-surgical procedures that require less downtime and can still provide lasting anti-aging results. One of these options is Ultherapy.

Ultherapy is a non-surgical facelift procedure that is growing in popularity. If you are looking for skin tightening treatments that do not require a lengthy recovery, read on to learn more about Ultherapy. 

What Is Ultherapy?

Ultherapy is the only non-invasive skin tightening procedure that has the FDA’s stamp of approval for lifting the chin, brow, and neck, along with improving lines and wrinkles on the upper chest.

This treatment uses focused ultrasound energy and high-resolution ultrasound visualization to target areas beneath the skin, and it does so at the perfect temperature to stimulate collagen production. Even months after the treatment, your body will continue to produce more collagen to help fight against the signs of aging. 

The applicator’s heat targets three different depths, which affects the following three layers:

  • Superficial wrinkles
  • Skin
  • Muscles

The ultrasound waves heat skin tissue, tightening it without breaking the skin. In contrast to radiofrequency treatments, Ultherapy delivers higher temperatures to the skin in defined columns, requiring only one treatment. 

Because Ultherapy uses ultrasound visualization, we are able to see the skin’s inner structure, letting us target the areas that need treatment the most. 

This is an ideal non-surgical option to target sagging skin at the jawline and lower face, as well as under the chin. Other concerns it can treat are:

  • Fine lines
  • Dynamic wrinkles
  • Dry and thin skin
  • Skin laxity

This skin tightening procedure works for those who have mild to severe age-related skin concerns. 

The best candidates for Ultherapy are patients who are in good health, who have realistic expectations about the procedure, and who still have some skin elasticity so that the skin can effectively respond to treatment. It is an appropriate treatment option even for maturing skin of all types. 

Benefits of Ultherapy

Ultherapy is non-invasive. It does not require the use of general anesthesia, which makes it a quicker procedure and one you can recover from more rapidly. For people who are not good candidates for facelift surgery, Ultherapy is the better option. 

This non-surgical facelift is also precise. We can see the subdermal skin layers, which helps us determine the areas that require more attention throughout the procedure. The precision of the equipment we use ensures that each treatment area receives the right amount of energy.

Ultherapy is long-lasting. With some other non-surgical skin tightening procedures, you might need numerous sessions to get the results you want. But for Ultherapy, one session is all you need to start seeing results. The results last from 18 to 24 months.

You can expect to get natural-looking results, as well. A surgical facelift can sometimes leave the face looking stiff right after treatment, but with Ultherapy, you get subtle results that gradually improve over time. It uses the body’s own natural regenerative processes without relying on chemicals or invasive techniques.

Preparing for Treatment

When you schedule your initial consultation with us, we will assess the treatment area to decide whether Ultherapy is the best option. We will also ask about your goals, your skincare routine, and any other treatments you may have tried in the past for wrinkles and skin laxity. 

For five to seven days before treatment, stay out of direct sunlight and stay hydrated. Since the procedure does not require general anesthesia, you don’t have to worry about a lengthy preparation or recovery period. 

The Procedure

We usually ask you to come with a clean face, so avoid makeup, lotions, and sunscreen. We will wash the treatment area to remove oils and other impurities before applying a topical numbing cream or a cooling gel. We will then apply the device to the skin and use the ultrasound viewer to adjust it to the correct settings. 

A single procedure can take 30 to 90 minutes, depending on which areas we are treating. For example, Ultherapy on the chest can take about 30 minutes, while treatment on the face will be closer to 60 or 90 minutes. 

After Treatment 

You can return to your daily activities right after the procedure. We do recommend avoiding direct sun exposure, hot tubs, saunas, and tanning beds for at least seven days. 

Many people start seeing their hoped-for results around three to six weeks after treatment. How quickly this happens depends on your body’s ability to produce collagen. The improvements can continue for months, letting you see a reduction of wrinkles, fine lines, and skin laxity. 

To maintain results, we recommend using skincare products that stimulate collagen production, like those containing hyaluronic acid, and avoiding unprotected exposure to the sun. We also suggest you get an annual Ultherapy treatment session to maximize results.

Get Ultherapy in Jacksonville, FL

If you want to resolve skin laxity, wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging, Ultherapy is the non-surgical facelift option you need. With this skin tightening treatment, you can benefit from an increase in collagen production that can continue for months. Since there is no downtime, you can also return to your activities right after the procedure. 

At Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL, we offer Ultherapy along with other skin-tightening procedures. Our state-of-the-art facilities and our years of experience allow us to offer the safest and most effective anti-aging procedures in the area. Call us now to schedule your initial consultation

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