Skin laxity around the chest, neck, and face can be one of the most frustrating signs of aging. Many people think they need a facelift to correct it but do not feel ready for a surgical procedure. Ultherapy® is a non-invasive facelift alternative that offers significant skin tightening and wrinkle smoothing.
What is Ultherapy® for Skin Tightening?
A facelift can tighten your skin, but all surgical procedures come with risks and recovery time that not everyone feels ready for. Those people may be excellent candidates for Ultherapy®, a treatment that tightens your skin without incisions or injections. This procedure can be used to smooth lines and wrinkles on your face, lift and tighten the skin around your neck and jawline, and tighten and smooth your chest. It can also smooth your forehead and lift your brows for brighter eyes.
How Does Ultherapy® Work?
Ultherapy® uses safe, widely used ultrasound energy. Like the ultrasound used for scanning your body, Ultherapy® travels through the skin without harming it. It targets the deep layers of the skin, where collagen fibers provide strength and support. Ultherapy® triggers new collagen production, restoring your skin’s lost firmness and lift. As a result, your skin looks tighter, and your features look lifted and more defined.
What to Avoid After Ultherapy®
One of the biggest advantages of Ultherapy® is the lack of downtime. Your skin may look flushed after treatment, and you may experience minor sensitivity or swelling for a few days. These effects should not affect your daily routine, and you do not have to avoid anything you would usually do. Your Ultherapy® expert may provide additional recommendations based on your specific needs.
When Will I See Results After Ultherapy®?
You may see some tightening immediately after treatment as the energy in the dermis causes collagen fibers to tighten. Unlike other treatments that require multiple sessions, you can see your desired results with one Ultherapy® treatment. Full results take about three months to develop and can last two years or more. You can maintain your tighter skin as long as you wish with occasional maintenance sessions.
Am I a Candidate for Ultherapy®?
You might benefit from Ultherapy® if you are looking for a non-invasive way to tighten your skin, smooth wrinkles, and restore definition to your features. There are very few limitations on who can be a good candidate for this treatment. The best candidates for Ultherapy® have mild to moderate skin laxity and reasonable expectations.
Ultherapy® may not be recommended for you if you have certain medical conditions. However, it is a much lower risk than plastic surgery, such as a facelift, making it safe for more people. Only a consultation can determine whether you are a good candidate for Ultherapy®.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about Ultherapy®, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA, area and offers various cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
