Ultherapy® Non-Invasive Skin Tightening

How Ultherapy® Works

Ultrasound energy is the fundamental way Ultherapy® works. Precise ultrasonic waves are passed into the targeted tissues via a handheld wand. The pulses of energy prompt the collagen in your skin to rebuild. Over a matter of months, the regenerating collagen will tighten and lift your skin, resulting in an overall more youthful appearance.

The appointment itself only takes about a half-an-hour to an hour. Soothing gel will be applied to your face. We may direct you to take a pain killer before we begin the treatment. The wand is passed over the treatment area, usually more than once, to emit ultrasound energy. The beauty of this treatment is that, unlike some other non-invasive treatments, Ultherapy® does not affect the surface of your skin, only the targeted tissues beneath.

You should be able to return to your normal activities after your appointment, although some people prefer to take the rest of the day off. Typically there is little to no swelling after Ultherapy®, although it's not abnormal to experience some puffiness as your skin responds to the treatment.

You should not expect to see an immediate effect. Ultherapy® works by stimulating a natural regeneration response over time. After a couple of weeks, you may begin to notice a marked improvement in the tautness of your skin. You will notice dramatic rejuvenation about 2-3 months after treatment.

Ultherapy® does not provide permanent results. Most people receive another treatment about every year-and-a-half to two years to maintain the rejuvenating effects.

To schedule a consultation to discuss Ultherapy® with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons, please call Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery at 650-249-3169. Our team is pleased to offer Ultherapy® to people from all over, including San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo and the surrounding areas.