Ultherapy
Ultherapy is a non-surgical face treatment that uses ultrasound to actually lift and tone loose or sagging skin without any downtime. Since Ultherapy can have a skin tightening effect, it is one of the more popular procedures for skin tightening in Australia. Even though this procedure is non-surgical in nature, it can still influence the skin’s surface in minimal time, enabling the patient to achieve a more youthful look through an increase in collagen production.
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Who is a good candidate for Ultherapy?
A good candidate for an Ultherapy procedure is someone with skin that has “relaxed” to the point of looking and often feeling, less firm. A lowered eyebrow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of “maturing” skin. Typically, those in their thirties and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates. While Ultherapy is not a replacement for a surgical facelift, many people want some lifting but are not ready for surgery, either mentally, financially or logistically. Some younger people want to “stay ahead of the game” as well as those looking to prolong the effects of cosmetic surgery. These photos have been supplied from Ulthera. All photographs represent one person’s experience and this may vary for each patient. All photographs represent one person’s experience, and results may vary for each patient. All photographs are of actual patients of the Institute of Aesthetics. The visible change in these photographs has occurred as a result of the procedure/s undertaken. Best results are obtained when the procedure is combined with a balanced diet and exercise.
Will I need more than one treatment?
The majority of patients only need one treatment; however, some may benefit from more than one treatment (depending on how much laxity they have and their body’s own biological response to the ultrasound and collagen-building process). Even though results can be obtained from this treatment with only one session, certain patients could benefit from multiple sessions. To determine the number of treatments for a patient, or to determine if ultherapy is right for you, it is best to see a licensed dermatologist or cosmetic surgery before choosing the treatment.
Not everyone is familiar with ultherapy, especially considering that this type of treatment has only
become available recently. However, ultherapy can be a viable treatment option for numerous
patients, so doing some research into this type of treatment could help patients decide if the
treatment is right for them. Prospective patients can find more information about this therapy on
this page, but other information pages on facelift procedures are available on the Institute of Aesthetics website
too. Additionally, patients can also request more information about this treatment directly via
telephone, email, website form or chat message.
What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy procedure is a non-surgical, non-invasive rejuvenation procedure for the face, neck, and
chest, which uses ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift skin, tone, and
tighten loose skin. The Ulthera device uses radiofrequency ultrasound to stimulate the deep
structural support layers of the skin, including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift such as
the dermis and SMAS layer, without disturbing the surface of the skin. Ultherapy treatment also stimulates the creation of new collagen, which further helps the skin maintain its youthfulness. This
type of therapy can be added to a regular skincare routine or as one of our standalone skin
tightening treatments.
The beauty of Ultherapy is that it is a 30 to 60-minute procedure that uses the body’s own subtle
healing response to gently, gradually restore memory to the skin and its underlying tissue. In other
words, it is a non-invasive treatment or non-surgical facelift that can prevent some signs of the
ageing process without the need for making incisions. Ultherapy or ultrasound waves require no
special recuperation or preparation and typically only takes one treatment to get a meaningful
response. Patients enjoy some initial effect immediately following the procedure, but the ultimate
lifting will take place over 2-3 months, as tired collagen is rejuvenated and supplemented with new,
stronger collagen.
While ultrasound does not duplicate the results of surgery, Ultherapy has proven to be an inviting alternative for those who are not yet ready for surgery. Ultherapy offers a no-downtime approach to improving lax skin in a meaningful way.
Factors to Consider Before Getting Ultherapy
Areas
Patients commonly choose to have the cheeks and lower face treated in order to obtain the lifting of the whole area. The neck, decolletage, and forehead can also be treated. Ultherapy can be combined with many other procedures such as fillers and muscle relaxants. Our surgeons recommend Ultherapy after a face skin suture lift to enhance results and longevity.
Contraindications
Ultherapy should not be used over a filler and therefore there must be good timing with other treatments. There may be some pain and tenderness during treatment. The Ultherapy should also not be used over any facial implants.
Risks
As the treatment is non-surgical no promises can be made as to the extent of lift or final result. This is because all patients react differently to such therapies. Burning or scarring has not been seen however some patients do find the treatment tender and even painful.
Discover Ultherapy Advantages!
An increasingly large amount of patients now opt for Ultherapy procedures. Ultherapy jump starts a repair process that produces fresh, new collagen.
We offer a FREE, No-Obligation Cosmetic Surgery Consultation and a detailed explanation of the procedure.
Our team can email all patients a detailed consent form that provides information related to the surgery. This information is made available to all patients before surgery, allowing enough time for the patient to ask any questions they may have.
If you’re looking to remove fat from the face or laser treatments, get a free no-obligation consultation at the Institute of Aesthetics
Note: We encourage a second opinion. Please be aware different specialties have different approaches.
Request consultationThe Anticipated Results from Ultherapy
1. Skin lifting
◦ Smoother brow
◦ Tighter skin around eyes
◦ Less eyelid hooding / more lid showing
◦ Lifting of cheek tissue for an overall rounding effect to lower 2/3 of face
◦ Reduction in folds /lines between nose and corner of the mouth
◦ Sleeker, more defined jawline
◦ Jowls reduced
◦ Cheeks less sunken, more volume
◦ Corners of mouth turned up
2. Texture
◦ Reduction of crepe-like texture
◦ Smaller pores
3. Skin Colour
◦ More even tone
◦ Brighter
◦ Reduction of small blood vessels and general redness
4. Skin Feels
◦ Firmer
◦ Tighter, “better-fitting” skin
◦ Softer, more resilient
◦ Smoother
Before & After Photos
Click on the picture above to see a range of ‘before & after’ pictures of our amazing mini facelift results.
