Although reports of pain are abundant on internet, Dr. Anita finds that one of the possible reasons is only about 15% of practitioners are performing the optimal treatment. If severe pain is present, this usually indicates the ultrasound is going too deeply. As the ultrasound energy is delivered, Patients often feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited at precise depths under the skin but generally report this sensation as very manageable and lasting only during the procedure. Since comfort levels vary among individuals, we may dispense medications to prevent anxiety and pain adjusted for each patient’s response.  

Amazingly, most patients experience no downtime, after Ultherapy and resume their normal activities. The skin may appear slightly red initially but this should disappear within a few hours. Some patient’s experience slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to the treated area, but this is also temporary. For full product and safety information please go to ultherapy.com/IFU. (LINKWhen Will I See Results?

Since this is a procedure that stimulates each person’s own collagen production, the results vary depending on the individual healing response but most results begin to be seen in around 3 to 6 months.  However, many experience an almost immediate lifting and tightening but with photographs taken every 3 months for a year, we are able to monitor the progress more accurately. . The natural aging process

Most patients only need one treatment per area every 1 to 2 years. However, based on the degree of skin laxity, the biological response to ultrasound energy and your individual collagen-building process, some patients benefit from additional treatments.