Ultherapy

Ultherapy is one of the latest non-invasive procedures developed for cosmetic dermatological treatment. This method uses ultrasound energy to stimulate the innate healing response of the body to tighten, tone, and lift skin that has lost its bounce. This FDA-cleared procedure is often used to improve the appearance of skin on the neck, under the chin, and at the brow.

Proven safe and effective through stringent testing, Ultherapy is based on ultrasound energy, to which the skin cells readily respond. During treatment, the deep structural tissues that support vibrant, tight skin are stimulated. These are the same tissues that are typically corrected in the surgical facelift procedure. The focused ultrasound energy targets the internal, underlying foundational skin layers and stimulates them to regenerate which affects the outside appearance of the skin by causing it to lift and tighten giving a more youthful, toned appearance.

To some extent it is a procedure that is similar to the ultrasound examination that expectant mothers undergo during their pregnancy. Gel is applied to the skin and then a plastic handpiece is applied with slight pressure, which transmits images back to a monitor that is being reviewed by the technician. This shows the depth of the different skin layers so that the technician can target precisely which area will receive the focused boost of ultrasound energy that is needed to stimulate collagen production. This increased collagen gradually lifts and tightens the once tired-looking skin back into its youthful, form-fitting position.

Benefits of Ultherapy

• Non-surgical, non-invasive treatment
• 60 minute procedure
• No anesthetic required
• Gradual, natural results in 2-3 months
• No downtime

What to expect

There's no preparation prior to your treatment. The skin of the area to be treated is cleansed and a special ultrasound gel is applied. Then the technician places the handpiece on the skin and applies slight pressure so that the image on the monitor clearly indicates the depth of the area to be targeted with concentrated ultrasound energy. At precisely the right moment minute quantities of focused energy are delivered through the skin surface directly into the underlying foundational skin tissues where they stimulate the cells into producing new collagen. A typical Ultherapy session lasts around an hour, though this varies depending on the area to be treated.

Patients respond differently to the sensation of Ultherapy depending on the area that is being treated and their own tolerance levels. There are different ways to make the experience more comfortable – all of which will be discussed with you at your first consultation. The only sensation felt is at the actual moment that the ultrasound energy enters the foundational skin layers. Many patients find that they can easily accept this mild discomfort and focus instead on thoughts of the tightened, youthful looks that will develop over the next two to three months.

Our team has years of experience serving the dermatological needs of patients from Mountain View, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, and surrounding areas. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.