Ultherapy in Los Angeles at DMH Aesthetics

For the first time ever, Ultherapy is better than ever with Ultherapy 2.0 - a painless Ultherapy treatment with double the results! Ultherapy enables practitioners to direct sound waves not only into the skin but deep under the skin to the same tissue addressed in surgery. Never before has this tissue been accessible without surgery. With the use of Ultrasound therapy in Ulthera, the practitioner can see deep into the layers of the skin, enabling them to target depleted collagen while avoiding nerves, bone, etc. Previous similar non-surgical treatments such as Thermage are done blindly and therefore, must remain at a surface level.

Ulthera gently heats the tissue to lift and tighten loose skin without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. In addition to the visible effects of lifting and tightening, Ultherapy also creates new collagen, which helps the skin maintain its youthfulness. The Ulthera Treatment lifts, tightens, and tones loose skin around the brow, cheeks and neck to counteract the effects of time and gravity.

 

The Ulthera Treatment

NON-INVASIVE: Ultherapy is a 1 to 2 hour procedure that uses the body’s own subtle healing response to gently, gradually – and reliably – restore a more youthful, firmer look and feel to the skin and its underlying tissue. As with other ultrasound procedures, a smooth applicator placed upon your skin projects an image onto a screen that allows your practitioner to plan where the energy will be sent. This same applicator is then used to deliver low levels of focused heat at just the right depth below the skin to achieve a positive effect, all the while leaving the surface of your skin undisturbed. Your skin’s response to the energy is to stimulate the growth of new collagen.

No Downtime - Immediate Results

Ultherapy requires 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 4-6 months, as tired collagen is rejuvenated and supplemented with new, stronger collagen. There isn’t a replacement for the dramatic effects of surgery, but Ultherapy offers a ‘no downtime’ approach to improving lax skin in a meaningful way.

What to Expect During Your Ulthera Procedure

There may be some discomfort while the energy is being delivered, but it is temporary and a signal that the collagen-building process has been initiated. Comfort thresholds vary from patient to patient, and practitioners will discuss options for making the experience as pleasant as possible. Patients leave comfortable and happy given the benefits to come.

What to Expect After Your Procedure

The Ulthera Procedure is completely non-invasive with no recovery time. You may resume your normal activities on the same day as your procedure, including work and exercise. Your skin may appear a bit flushed immediately after the treatment, but any redness should disappear within an hour. Occasionally patients may experience slight swelling, bruising, or tenderness to touch, but these are mild and temporary.

Are You a Good Candidate for Ultherapy?

A good candidate for Ultherapy is someone with skin that has relaxed to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. A lowered brow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of aging skin. While it is not replacement for surgery, Ultherapy has proven to be an inviting alternative for those who are not ready for surgery.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Ultherapy procedure work?

As with other ultrasound procedures, a smooth applicator placed upon your skin projects an image onto a screen that allows your practitioner to plan where the energy will be sent. This same applicator is then used to deliver low levels of focused heat at just the right depth below the skin to achieve a positive effect, all the while leaving the surface of your skin undisturbed. Your skin’s response to the energy is to stimulate the growth of new collagen. A gradual tightening and firming occurs, resulting in a natural lift of the skin over time.

How is this procedure different than non-surgical skin tightening procedures?

Ultherapy is the only nonsurgical skin rejuvenation procedure that can specifically target and strengthen the deep foundational layer of tissue that doctors address in surgery. The ability to treat not just the skin but its underlying support, from the inside out, helps to ensure both safe and satisfying results, with no downtime.

What does it feel like?

There may be some discomfort while the energy is being delivered, but it is temporary and a signal that the collagen-building process has been initiated. Comfort thresholds vary from patient to patient, and practitioners will discuss options for making the experience as pleasant as possible. Patients leave comfortable and happy given the benefits to come.

What can I expect afterwards?

You are able to return to your normal activities right away, and there are no special measures you need to take. Your skin may appear a bit flushed immediately after the treatment, but any redness should disappear within an hour. Occasionally patients may experience slight swelling, brusing, or tenderness to the touch, but these are mild and temporary in nature.

Is Ultherapy safe?

Ultrasound energy has a proven track record, with use in the field of medicine for over 50 years and clinical trials have demonstrated the safety of this latest application. As with any medical procedure, there are general safety considerations, which your physician will review with you.

What kind of results can I expect?

With just one treatment, the regenerative process is initiated, but the full effect will build gradually over the course of two to three months. Some patients may benefit from more than one treatment.

Visible effects include a lifting and toning of loose skin. In the FDA clinical trial for instance, nine out of ten patients had a noticeable, significant lift of the brow line. This resulted in reduced skin laxity on the eyelid and a more open, youthful look to the eyes overall. Patients reported firmer, better-fitting skin in other areas of the face and neck as well. There is also an invisible result from the procedure with the creation of new collagen, which can help to slow down the rate of skin aging.

Who is a good candidate for Ultherapy?

A good candidate for Ultherapy is someone with skin that has “relaxed” to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. A lowered brow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of “maturing” skin. While it is not a replacement for surgery, Ultherapy has proven to be an inviting alternative for those who are not ready for surgery.

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