Non-Invasive Face, Neck & Brow Lifting – FAQ’s

“Ultherapy ™ adds a whole new category to the aesthetics industry… broadening the scope of what can be treated effectively and non-invasively.”- Rox Anderson, M.D., Boston, MA

With the advent of the Ulthera™ System, physicians now have an entirely new category of cosmetic procedure with which to counter the effects of aging on the skin – Ultherapy.™
The Ulthera System combines ultrasound imaging and focused ultrasound therapy in a single, proprietary “see and treat” device. This affords the practitioner unprecedented control – and outcomes – when depositing energy into soft tissue to create thermal coagulation.

Clinical evaluation at Northwestern University demonstrated that one Ultherapy treatment can reliably produce significant tightening and lift over a period of 90 days*.

86% of subjects were found to have a clinically relevant eyebrow lift (Expert masked photo assessment)

The mean value of maximum eyebrow height change was 1.9 mm

The mean value of average eyebrow height change was 1.7 mm

Photographs revealed less hooding and a more open look to eyes Firmer, tighter, better-fitting skin was reported, as well as a more refreshed appearance overall.

(ref: Alam M, et al. (2010). Ultrasound tightening of facial and neck skin: A rater-blinded prospective cohort study. J Am Acad Dermatol, 62(2), 262 - 269.)

Clinical studies have shown Ultherapy to be a safe procedure, with tens of thousands of treatment lines delivered to date.

Extensive preclinical and clinical investigations were conducted at the following institutions:

• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School
• Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
• Skin and laser clinic of dermatologist affiliated with University of Minnesota
• Northwestern University School of Medicine
• University of California at San Diego

Ultherapy utilizes Micro-Focused Ultrasound Energy to deliver heat deep below the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural renewal of existing collagen and creation of new collagen.

This results in:

• toning and actual lift of the skin over time.
• Precisely tightens and firms skin around the entire face
• Adds volume to surface of skin, reducing appearance of fine lines
• Defines and contours jaw and lower facial region

Collagen is a natural protein that gives skin its youthfulness by keeping it firmed and toned. As we age, collagen loses its strength and ability to stand up to the effects of gravity that pull the skin downward.

Lasers typically address issues in the superficial layers of the skin (e.g. fine lines, wrinkles, pigment changes). Ultherapy addresses the deep skin layer and the foundational layer addressed in cosmetic surgery that lift and lends support to the skin. Therefore, the two technologies are quite compatible!

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. There are many people who want some lifting but are not ready for surgery, either mentally, financially or logistically.

A full face and neck treatment takes about 60 minutes, however a partial face treatment can take from 25-45 minutes.

• Entire face
• Lower face, including the neck
• The neck alone; defining and contouring the jowls
• Eyes (Lifting the brows, brightening the eyes for a more youthful appearance)
• Décolletage

Patients may enjoy some initial effect, but the ultimate lifting and toning will take place over 2-4 months, as tired collagen is renewed and replaced with new, stronger collagen*.

Patients treated with Ultherapy still have fresh young collagen after a year’s time following the procedure, but skin continues to age. Yearly touch-up treatments can help keep pace with the aging process.

With Ultherapy, there is NO downtime! You are able to return to your normal activities right away*.

To schedule a consultation call our New York City office located on the Upper East Side at 212-257-9873 or our Westchester location conveniently located in Scarsdale, NY just a short ride from White Plains at 914-574-2709.