Ultherapy and Skin Tightening
Overview
Energy-based treatments use ultrasound or radiofrequency energy to stimulate the collagen deep within your skin. It is a non-invasive technology that bypasses the surface of your skin to deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at the right depths and the right temperature.
This energy triggers a natural response under your skin, jumpstarting the regenerative process that produces fresh, new collagen. The result is a gradual lifting, tightening, and firming of your skin without surgery or downtime.
What to Expect
Energy-based skin tightening treatments usually only take a single session, although you may benefit from additional treatments depending on your biological response.
During this procedure, you may experience some discomfort as energy is delivered to deeper tissue layers. This is a sign that the collagen-building process has been initiated. There is typically no downtime, so you can resume normal activities straight away. Results develop gradually over two to three months as your body produces new collagen, with optimal results visible at three to six months.
Before & After
FAQs
How does Ultherapy work?
Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound energy to heat the deep structural layers of your skin (the same layers targeted in a facelift) without cutting the surface. This heat stimulates your body’s natural collagen production.
Is it painful?
You may feel momentary discomfort while the energy is being delivered. This indicates the collagen-building process has started. We can give you some pain management options to ensure your comfort.
How many treatments will I need?
Most people only need one treatment. However, depending on the degree of skin laxity and biological response to ultrasound energy, you may benefit from additional sessions.
How long do results last?
Results appear gradually over two to three months and can last up to a year or more. Since the procedure stimulates your own collagen, the duration depends on your natural ageing process.