Ultherapy®

Ultherapy is the answer to the lift you’re looking for. Your body’s response to this energy is to recondition tired skin by stimulating the growth of fresh, new collagen. The result is a tightening and gradual lifting in other word shifting of the skin back into a more youthful position. The FDA-cleared Ultherapy procedure as the latest non-surgical procedure for skin tightening and for those who want a face lift without surgery.  Ultherapy has been established to be safe and effective in clinical studies and over 100,000 patient treatments worldwide. It is the answer to how to tighten neck skin. What is Ultherapy and how long is the procedure? Ultherapy uses ultrasound to tighten the skin. It is great for people who are not ready for a face lift and want a face lift without surgery effect. The treatment typically takes around 60 minutes or longer, depending on the area to be treated and the treatment plan determined. There are no special after-care requirements and you can resume your normal activities immediately.

Before Your Procedure

No preparation whatsoever is required before your Ultherapy procedure, although your practitioner may recommend that comfort measures such as over-the-counter or prescribed medication be taken prior to treatment.

During Your Procedure

After cleansing the skin and identifying the specific areas to be treated, an ultrasound gel is applied and the smooth hand piece is placed over the skin. The focused ultrasound energy bypasses the surface of the skin and is delivered to pre-planned depths within the tissue below the skin to stimulate collagen growth. Therefore after the procedure the skin surface is completely intact.

Comfort levels vary from patient to patient and can depend on the area treated as well. We at Sand Cosmetic Institute will make the experience as pleasant as possible for you. The sensation you experience is associated with the focused ultrasound energy when it is delivered just below underneath of the skin. This sensation is only noticeable, while the energy is being delivered and patients typically leave comfortable and excited about the benefits to come.

After Your Procedure

You are able to return to your normal activities right away, and there are no special measures you need to take. Your skin appears flushed immediately after the ultrasound treatment, but any redness should disappear within a few hours. It is not uncommon to experience slight swelling for a few days, or tingling and tenderness to the touch for a few weeks following the procedure, but these are mild and temporary in nature. There is the possibility for other less common post-procedural effects, such as temporary small areas of bruising or numbness.