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Meet the Experts
What Is Ultherapy?
“Ultherapy is a non-invasive FDA-approved alternative to a facelift,” says Engelman.
“This non-surgical procedure uses ultrasound technology to heat up the skin and stimulate active collagen production.
“Other devices useradiofrequencyenergy to heat up the dermal layers of the skin,” explains Posina.
“Ultherapy targets deeper layers than radiofrequency, including the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS).”
Then your practitioner will identify the areas that will be treated with the help of Ultherapy’s ultrasound imaging.
This tingle indicates that the collagen-building process has been activated under the skin to promote newcollagenbelow the skins surface.
How Many Treatments Are Needed to See Results?
Most patients start to see results about a month post-treatment.
However, results will vary depending on each person’s collagen production.
“Some patients may be candidates for more sessions based on the laxity and desired results.”
So how long do the results last?
“Results usually last up to two years,” Posina explains.
“But one can do it yearly if desired and to keep with the aging process.”
However, she notes that on “very rare” occasions, some patients might bruise.
“[This] should last only a few days,” she tells us.
If bruising does not subside after a few days, Engelman recommends reaching out to your doctor.
The Final Takeaway
“Ultherapycannot replace a facelift,” Engelman tells us.
“It does not yield the same fast and extreme results as a traditional facelift.”
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