Who is a Candidate for Ultherapy?

Ultherapy, or—as it’s often referred to—a non-surgical facelift, is something that has been around since 2015. It’s the only FDA-cleared procedure that can lift the skin on the face, neck, and decolletage without any surgical procedures.

The treatment is highly successful, with many people swearing that it’s the next best thing to a facelift operation. But what is it exactly? And who is it suitable for?

Read on to discover everything you need to know about Ultherapy.

All About Ultherapy Treatment

• What is Ultherapy treatment?
• Who is Ultherapy treatment suitable for?
• Other ‘must-know’ information about Ultherapy treatment

What is Ultherapy treatment?

Ultherapy is a skin-lifting treatment that uses ultrasound to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin. The process allows the physician to visualize the deeper structures of the dermis and target the exact region where this needs to be carried out.

In basic terms, a stimulus is sent to the underlying area of the skin to be treated—for example, crow’s feet around the eyes. The clinician then applies a carefully measured amount of heat, creating a catalyst for a natural reaction within the body. This ‘burn’ requires collagen to repair it—and voila! This is exactly what happens. In other words, it activates your internal physiological process to stimulates the very building blocks of youthful skin—collagen.

Depending on the area that’s treated, the procedure takes anything from 30 to 90 minutes. You can leave straight afterward and get back to normal life. 

Ultherapy isn’t an instant fix (although some tightening might be experienced straight away). This is because it relies on the slow growth of collagen to restructure the areas targeted. Over the next 8-12 weeks the results will become clear, lifting, tightening, and plumping the skin above. This improvement can continue to increase up to 6 months post-treatment, and the results tend to last for around a year.

Who is Ultherapy treatment suitable for?

Ultherapy is suitable for all age ranges. Many satisfied customers tend to be in the 30-60 age bracket. However, younger and older people are also suitable. The great thing about Ultherapy is that it’s your skin quality that determines treatment, not your age.

Other ‘must-know’ information about Ultherapy treatment

The areas that can be treated are as follows:

• Fine lines and wrinkles across the full face and/or the upper chest
• Décolletage
• Under the eyes
• Crow’s feet
• Around the mouth
• Saggy cheeks and jowl
• Sagging or uneven eyebrows
• Brow lines
• The lines that form between the eyebrows
• Loose skin on the neck and/or chin

In addition, you should be aware that some people experience mild discomfort during treatment. If you have a particularly low pain threshold, then it’s worth taking some over-the-counter analgesia before treatment. After the procedure, there is usually no pain, although some people do experience a tingling sensation for a few days.

A single session typically lasts for around a year, with many people opting for an annual refresh to continue to benefit from the great results. In addition, Ultherapy can be combined with other treatments, such as laser skin tightening, for truly incredible results. This can be done because the former targets the deeper layers of the dermis and the latter works on the epidermis—the superficial layers of the skin— to improve fine lines and uneven pigmentation. While you don’t need to combine the treatments, in some cases it can lead to even more remarkable anti-aging results.

Looking for Ultherapy Near Me? Florida Residents can Head to Bayou City Dermatology

Ultherapy is one of the cutting-edge treatments offered by leading dermatology clinic, Bayou City Dermatology. This gold standard treatment is proving highly popular with a wide range of clients, both those aged within the 30-60 year age range as well as those older or younger who’re keen to either get ahead of the aging game or to hold back the years with continuing youthful looks. 

Keen to find out more? Head to https://www.bayoucitydermatology.com/cosmetic/ultherapy and book your consultation today.