Ulthera™ Ultrasound Therapy

Ultherapy™ is a non-invasive tissue lifting treatment for the face and neck. Contact us at Beachwood Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa in Cleveland, OH today for more information on this exciting new technology.

Ulthera™ ultrasound treatment directs sound waves not only into the skin but deep under the skin to gently heat the tissue. This lifts and tightens loose skin without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. In addition to the lifting and tightening benefits, there is also the creation of new collagen, which helps the skin maintain its youthfulness.

Ulthera™ ultrasound treatments differ from other non-invasive tightening treatments in that the beneficial energy can be guided to specific areas and the device actually shows where this energy is going. Think about a typical sonogram where the screen gives feedback to the practitioner as to where in the body the sound waves are hitting. This feedback makes for a highly effective, targeted and safe procedure.

An Ultherapy™ procedure lasts about 30 to 60 minutes and uses the body’s own subtle healing response to restore tone the skin and stimulate underlying collagen. Ultherapy™ requires no special preparation or downtime after the procedure and typically only takes one treatment to get a meaningful response. Comfort levels vary from patient to patient but you do not need anesthesia to undergo this procedure. Most patients report a tingling/prickling or heat beneath the skin. This is the energy being delivered and indicates the treatment is working. Patients enjoy some immediate results following the procedure, but the ultimate results are seen over 2-3 months as underlying collagen is created.

There is no replacement for surgery, but an Ultherapy™ treatment offers a ‘no downtime’ approach to improving lax skin and restoring youthfulness for those who are not ready or may not be a candidate for a surgical procedure.