Ultherapy Promises to Tighten Loose Skin Without Surgery

Loose skin isn’t only unsightly—serious sagging can have a hugely detrimental effect on your mental health. Whether you’ve lost a lot of weight (well done, by the way) or have noticed that your jawline and neck are succumbing to the effects of gravity, you’ve probably wondered where that beautiful taut, young-looking visage has gone.

Ultherapy promises to change all of that—and to do it without the need to go under the knife. 

So, how does that work then? How effective is it and what should you expect from the treatment? Read on to find out everything you need to know about Ultherapy…

Ultherapy: all your questions answered

• What is Ultherapy?
• How does Ultherapy work?
• How long do the effects last?

What is Ultherapy?

Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to target the areas you want to tone and firm. It also returns the skin and underlying muscle to the much-desired contours of your younger years, as well as smoothing out any wrinkles.

Ultherapy is used to target the jawline, chin, neck, and decolletage. Professionals refer to this as the “submental area”. It can also be used to tighten the brow region.

How does Ultherapy work?

The procedure targets the muscles beneath the skin, penetrating in a superficial, medium, and deep manner depending on individual needs. This causes the muscle to contract and shrink, creating the strong structure necessary to support the skin.

The procedure is described as a little uncomfortable. For those who find it painful, painkillers are provided, or Entonox (laughing gas) can be used. Gel is applied to the area and the machine is passed over the skin. It’s done three times to target the three different depths. The procedure takes around an hour and requires no downtime. You might feel a little sore or numb for 48 hours, but this soon disappears.

How long do the effects last?

In most cases, the effects can last for up to 12 months or even longer. Many people find that maintenance treatments once every year or two are sufficient to ensure the results remain.

While many people experience an immediate improvement, the full impact isn’t normally seen until the 8 to 12-week mark. This is because the procedure causes new collagen to be produced. This takes a while to happen, and you’ll experience a gradual improvement in tautness over this initial period.

How to Know if Ultherapy is Right for You?

• Over to the professionals…

Over to the professionals

Ultherapy has exploded in popularity over recent years. For the selfie-conscious age, we all want to have a firm, beautifully taut jawline, and this is exactly what the treatment does. Your dermatologist will advise if the procedure is right for you, and may even suggest a double whammy, whereby first carrying out CoolSculpt followed by Ultherapy will bring the ultimate results.

It's important to know that Ultherapy is something to be considered as the years go by. It’s not a preventative treatment, so there’s no need for those in their 20s or 30s to consider it. However, despite this, some people do have the treatment at this age. This is where speaking to a dermatologist who’s highly experienced in the latest non-invasive treatments is crucial. They’ll be able to advise a bespoke regime that targets your individual foibles. 

This means you benefit from a highly individual approach that’s created specifically for your skin and body type—and therefore bring the very best results you can hope for.

Want to Find Out More about Ultherapy? Contact Bayou City Dermatology for the Best Advice

Ultherapy is a hugely popular and effective treatment when used for the right reasons. At Bayou City, we’ve had some incredibly positive results by using the procedure to tighten skin—as effective as surgery, in some cases.

If you want to find out if it’s appropriate in your situation, then get in touch! 

Head to our Ultherapy services page to discover more and pick up the phone to book a no-obligation professional assessment. We can’t wait to hear from you.