Ultherapy® in New York City

Yes, Ultherapy is a proven treatment with a well-established safety profile. It is currently marketed worldwide in more than 75 countries, with over 1.5 million treatments performed globally to date. In addition, ultrasound energy has a proven track record, with use in the field of medicine for more than 50 years.

Ultherapy for lift the skin by treating the deep foundational layers addressed in cosmetic surgery, but won’t duplicate the dramatic results of a surgical facelift. Ultherapy is a great alternative, however, especially for those not ready for surgery.

Yes, Ultherapy is designed to treat “turkey neck,” one of the common signs of aging skin. Ultherapy can help you achieve a fresher look without surgery or downtime. Ultherapy firms the thin skin of the neck by producing more collagen and tightening skin that appears loosened and hangs.

Ultherapy uses sound energy—tried-and-true ultrasound—which has unique properties that allow it to bypass the surface of the skin to treat depths not matched by any other non-invasive cosmetic device. Ultherapy ultrasound stimulates collagen production in the skin’s foundation, resulting in a clinically significant lift of tissue over two to three months. Some lasers rely on light energy, which cannot reach deeper skin layers. Typically, laser treatments also only treat superficial skin and are not FDA-cleared to lift skin which is the specialty of Ultherapy.

The results last for a year and typically last for several years  Since the procedure stimulates a person’s own collagen production, how long the results last depends on the individual’s underlying aging process. After the initial series of treatments, very often occasional touch ups, such as yearly treatments, maintain the results. Fortunately, because there is no downtime, this method of treatment is very practical.

Ultherapy feels like tiny cramps  inside the   skin. The laser is delivered in one second pulsed so the cramping sensation only lasts a few sections seconds as the laser releases the beam.

There may be slight redness that typically resolves within a few hours following the treatment. Some patients may have slight swelling, tingling, or tenderness to the touch, but these are mild and temporary in nature. They may last a few days.

The majority of patients only need one or two treatments; however, some may benefit from a series of three treatments depending on how much skin laxity they have and their body’s own biological response to the ultrasound laser and its collagen-building process. Follow-up Ultherapy treatments each year may help maintain results.

A good candidate for Ultherapy is someone with some degree of skin that sags due to looseness and laxity. The skin's firmness is restored by the laser producing more collagen fibers inside the skin to the point of looking  more firmed and tighter.. Loose skin along the jawline, chin and the neck, or creepy lines and wrinkles on the chest or above the knees, are signals a patient might be a candidate. Typically, those in their 30s and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates.^2,3 While Ultherapy is not a replacement for a surgical facelift, there are many people who want some facial lifting but are not ready for surgery, whether mentally, physically, or financially. There also are younger people who want to "stay ahead of the game," as well as patients wanting an aesthetic improvement without surgery.