Ultherapy is a safe, non-surgical ultrasound treatment that counteracts the effects of gravity on your skin. It is FDA-cleared to lift the brow, neck and under the chin, and to improve lines and wrinkles on the chest.
Dr. Anita Dormer sees Ultherapy as a deep structural foundation on which other treatments, such as fillers, PRP and neuromodulators, can be built.
Ultherapy is used for:
Ultherapy is best for mild to moderate skin laxity rather than significant excess skin.
For the first time, there is a device that can treat the deep foundational layer, the SMAS, that surgeons address during a facelift, without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.
Ultherapy has little to no downtime. It is chosen by people looking to prevent visible aging, avoid or delay surgery, or extend the effects of a previous procedure.
Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound energy at precise depths and temperatures beneath the skin. This triggers the body’s natural healing response, stimulating fresh new collagen and strengthening tired collagen, a process called neocollagenesis.
Unlike many lasers and radiofrequency devices, which work closer to the surface, Ultherapy can reach the deeper layers responsible for lift. Because results depend on your own collagen, they look natural and develop gradually.
Most patients need one treatment per area every 1 to 2 years, though some benefit from additional sessions depending on their collagen response.
Treatment depths and energy are planned for your anatomy so the ultrasound targets the right layers.
Dr. Anita believes severe pain usually means energy is going too deep. Her technique and comfort options keep treatment manageable.
Photos taken every few months help track your lift and tightening as new collagen forms.
Ultherapy may help to:
Dr. Anita uses Ultherapy as part of a complete approach to sagging, combining it with dermal fillers, PRP and neuromodulators when needed for the most natural result.
Concerned about a specific area? See sagging cheeks and face and turkey neck.
If you are noticing a lowered brow, loose neck skin or less firm skin, book a consultation with Dr. Anita to discuss a customized Ultherapy plan.
The natural aging process continues, so maintenance about every 1 to 2 years is recommended. Results usually peak around 9 months.
You may feel brief sensations as energy is delivered. Most patients find it manageable, and comfort medications can be provided.
Some people notice early tightening, but most results appear over 2 to 6 months as new collagen forms.
Most people return to normal activities right away. Mild redness, swelling or tenderness is temporary.
People with mild to moderate skin laxity, a lowered brow line, loose neck skin or chest wrinkles who want a non-surgical option.
