Ultrasound Tightening with Ultherapy! Notes from a San Francisco Bay Area Dermatologist

We all hate it when someone says that we look tired, because what they are really is saying is that we look old.  When you feel like you hear this comment more often than you would like or when you actually had 10 hours of sleep the night before, it may be time for a bit of rejuvenation.

Sagging skin around the brow, cheeks, jawline and neck all contribute to a “tired” appearance, which can easily be addressed with the latest in non-invasive skin tightening procedure called Ultherapy.  My staff and I truly love the Ulthera.  Ultherapy uses ultrasound heat to stimulate the skin’s natural collagen building process, resulting in more sculpted skin.  Our nurses are expert at using the Ulthera applicator to focus the ultrasound energy at just the right depth below the skin to give you the safest, yet most effective treatment possible.  Your skin’s response to the energy is to generate new collagen, resulting in a natural lift of the skin over time (approximately 2-4 months).

The procedure lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the areas being treated and is appropriate for all skin types.  Comfort levels do vary with Ultherapy, so we will generally counsel patients prior to treatment on their medication options.  While some patients have reported mild swelling and tenderness in the treated areas, the Ultherapy procedure allows you to return to your normal activities right away - no special measures need to be taken.

I always like to stay on the “non-cutting” edge of the latest in skin tightening and after much research, I have great confidence in the results of Ultherapy.  Since having had the Ultherapy done myself,  I can see that my cheeks are now higher and my jawline is tighter, which definitely makes me look and feel more “rested.”  No more comments about looking tired for me!

Contact our office for more details on Ultherapy!

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