WHAT IS ULTHERA AND ULTHERAPY?
Ulthera is a device that uses focused ultrasound energy to face-lift & tighten the skin, without the surgery. The Ultherapy, a blend of the words ‘Ulthera’ and ‘therapy’ is the treatment performed with the Ulthera device. It is the only non-surgical face lift treatment to tighten the skin, to lift skin on the neck, under the chin & on the eyebrow without any visible downtime.
Ultherapy is the only non-surgical face lift treatment is to improve lines & wrinkles on the décolleté; Ultherapy can help you achieve a fresher, more youthful look from your brow to your chest! Both men & women can experience the following Ultherapy benefits:-
- Nonsurgical
- Minimal to no downtime
- Builds collagen
- Natural results
- Single treatment
- Safe ultrasound
Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound energy to the same foundational layer typically addressed by surgeons during cosmetic surgery-without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.
HOW THE ULTHERAPY TREATMENT WORKS?
Ultherapy targets the areas beneath the skin to deliver energy at optimum depths (affecting muscle, skin and superficial wrinkles), right temperature and precision to support collagen regeneration with focused ultrasound energy. Energy stimulates collagen and elastic tissue which leads to firmer skin, less sagging & fewer wrinkles. Ultherapy is completely different from lasers or radio- frequency as it permits practitioners to visualize the layers of tissue they are treating, ensuring energy is delivered safely and where it will be most beneficial. While Ultherapy does not duplicate the results of a facelift, it’s an exciting alternative for those who are not ready for surgery- and who wish to extend the effects of cosmetic surgery.
WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED BY ULTHERAPY?
With the utilization of focused ultrasound, Ulthera skin tightening can be used to lift and tighten the jaw line, chin, brow, loose cheek skin and jowls, sagging under the chin, loose skin on the neck, the forehead to lift lowered brows, and lines or wrinkles on the chest with one treatment. Instead, it provides an alternate option for those who are looking for a non-surgical treatment to tighten skin and slow the natural facial ageing process.
WHO CAN HAVE ULTHERA ?
Ultherapy is for the people who are concerned about skin laxity or skin loosening, also who admire of slowing down the facial ageing process. It is most common for those who are middle age adults probably over the age of 35, seeking a lift or tightening skin, which are not willing to have a surgical face-lift. The results of Ultherapy are not as dramatic or visible as compared to surgical face lift as its for non-surgical face lift and hence this procedure is only suited to those looking for scenic changes & fight the progression of skin laxity. Ulthera works on mild to moderate skin laxity where the skin begins to feel and look less firm.
HOW DOES ULTHERA WORK?
Ultherapy utilizes focused ultrasound waves which initiates the body’s natural response to stimulate the growth of new collagen and strengthen weak collagen.
Some patients see an initial effect right after their treatment, but the real results appear over 2-3 months as new collagen builds, gradually lifting and tightening skin on the face and neck and smoothing skin on the chest.
Ultherapy utilizes targeted ultrasound waves in precise areas from the dermis down to subcutaneous tissue causing Thermal Coagulation Points (TCPs). TCPs occur when heat is generated at the site of the collagen, heating to temperatures of 60 – 70degree Celsius. Intense vibrations are caused at a cellular level, the friction of this leads to heat formation at the localized site, thermal coagulation points. During this treatment there are approximately 1600 thermal coagulation points precisely placed into well-defined areas and depths of the skin.
HOW DOES HEAT MAKE MY SKIN TIGHTER?
As we tend to age our collagen begins to lose its form, collagen begins to change, the foundations on which our skin is supported becomes uneven and lax, this permits the skin to sag and wrinkles begin to form.
When collagen is heated, multiple processes occur to the collagen fibers resulting in tighter and more lifted skin:
- The heat disrupts and breaks the bonds holding the collagen fibers in their shape, these are hydrogen bonds. This, like stretching and releasing a spring, allows the collagen fibers to contract, returning it to its original tight shape.
- A process called neocollagenesis occurs in the body registers the TCPs as an injury site which initiates the natural healing response which involves tissue repair and creation of new collagen.
- Reorganizing and cross-linking of this new and existing collagen also occurs at the TCP sites, giving the skin increased elasticity properties and greater resistance to physical stress to the skin.
- Inflammation from the ultrasound heat triggers a secondary natural response; the discharge of a specialty cell that comes along to “mop up” any damaged tissue, this specialty cell is followed by fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are responsible for the creation of more collagen, replacing anything that is mopped up with new, tighter collagen.
The Ultrasound energy is delivered between 1.5mm and 4.5mm into the skin’s dermis, ensuring tightening through the deepest layers of the skin to provide long lasting results. Ultrasound imaging guides the practitioner throughout the procedure over the sections of face to be treated. Allowing the different depths to be identified and correctly treated.
Unlike skin laser and surgical procedures, Ulthera bypasses the upper layers of the skin to deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at the right depths and the right temperature.
DOWNTIME, RESULTS & TREATMENT TIME
How long before I see results?
Initial result skin tightening can be seen immediately after treatment, much of this, however, is from the inflammation caused by the heat. True results appear over 2−3 months as the new collagen formation needs to mature. While Ulthera cannot duplicate the results of a facelift, it’s a clinically proven non-surgical alternative for those not ready for surgery.
How long it takes
Time duration is depend on how many area’s you are getting treated. The practitioner will carefully mark out your face and systematically treat the desired areas. Commonly treatments take 1 – 1.5 hours in clinic.
Will I need time off work?
After your treatment you will be able to go back to your routine activities. For some time, your skin might get red but redness should disappear within few hours. Some patients experience mild swelling of the treatment area or tingling or tenderness to the touch, these are merely mild and temporary effects.