Ultherapy is a new type of non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses focused ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift, tone, and tighten loose skin on the brow, neck, under the chin, and even the décolletage (upper chest area).
With Ultherapy, there’s no downtime, no foreign substances, no radical change; just a healthy revving-up on the inside for a natural, noticeable effect on the outside. The result? Tighter, better-fitting skin, even on the neck. It's the lift without the surgery!
BENEFITS OF ULTHERAPY:
Tighter, younger looking skin
Non-Surgical, Non-Invasive
No Downtime
Natural Looking Results
HOW DOES ULTHERAPY® WORK?
ULTHERAPY IS THE NEXT EVOLUTION IN AESTHETIC SCIENCE.
Unlike lasers, which penetrate the skin from the outside-in, the Ultherapy® procedure bypasses the surface of the skin, and delivers targeted energy specifically into the deep, structural tissues where collagen lives.
By stimulating the deep structural support layers of the skin, a natural, regenerative response is initiated, stimulating the growth of new collagen, which lifts and tightens the skin over time.
Because ultrasound technology actually works non-invasively from the inside-out, results build gradually over 2-3 months, and can continue to improve up to 6 months after the procedure.
Q:HOW LONG DOES A TREATMENT TAKE?
A:An Ultherapy procedure typically takes around 60-90 minutes, but will depend on the area to be treated and the treatment plan determined by your practitioner. There are no special after-care requirements and you can resume your normal activities immediately.
Q:HOW LONG DO ULTHERAPY® RESULTS LAST?
A:Patients treated with Ultherapy® still have fresh young collagen after a year’s time following the procedure, but skin continues to age. Future touch-up treatments can help keep pace with the aging process, which varies by individual.
Q:WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR ULTHERAPY®?
A:A good candidate for Ultherapy® is someone with skin that has some degree of laxity, to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. A lowered eyebrow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of "maturing" skin. Loose skin under the neck and under the chin signals a patient might be a candidate. Typically, those in their thirties and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates.
While Ultherapy® is not a replacement for a surgical face lift, there are many people who want some lifting but are not ready for surgery, either mentally, physically or financially. There also are younger people who want to “stay ahead of the game” as well as those looking to prolong the effects of cosmetic surgery.
Q: DOES ULTHERAPY® HURT?
A:A recent software upgrade called "Ultherapy Amplify" now affords a more comfortable procedure. While comfort thresholds vary from patient to patient, most patients report that the Ultherapy® procedure is quite tolerable. If and when any discomfort does occur, it happens while the ultrasound energy is being delivered. This sensation is temporary and is a positive signal that the collagen-building process has been initiated.
We take measures to make the experience as pleasant as possible, and patients tell us they leave comfortable and excited about the benefits to come.
Q:IS ULTHERAPY® SAFE?
A:Natural. Non-Invasive. No Downtime. The FDA-cleared Ultherapy® procedure has been established to be safe and effective in clinical studies and over 400,000 patient treatments worldwide. Ultrasound energy has a proven track record, with use in the field of medicine for more than 50 years. At Ideal Image, we only use licensed medical and nursing professionals, who have been through in depth training and have the knowledge to make your treatment a success!
Q:ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
A:There may be slight redness for up to an hour or so following the treatment, and a small percentage of patients may have slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to touch, but these are mild and temporary in nature.