VIDA Aesthetic Medicine provides patients with a variety of treatments to achieve their skin and beauty goals. Ultherapy has become an increasingly popular treatment in recent years, but what exactly is it, how does it work—and is it the right procedure for you?
Ultherapy is the only non-invasive procedure with FDA clearance to lighten the skin on the brow, chin, neck, and décolletage. It’s a technology that uses micro-focused ultrasound in order to lift and tighten skin. There’s no downtime, making it a favorite appointment for busy clients. For those clients who want to know if Ultherapy is safe, this treatment has an established safety record with more than 1.5 million Ultherapy treatments performed around the world. It uses ultrasound energy, which also has a strong track record for safety for over 50 years.
Understanding Ultherapy
Ultherapy works by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production. Collagen is a protein everyone produces in their body and it gives skin that firm, toned, youthful appearance. However, collagen breaks down and we produce less as we age. Ultherapy creates a thermal effect below the skin’s surface, which tells your body to start producing new, fresh collagen. Ultherapy is unique because it encourages your own body to tighten and lift the skin—but know that this process takes time. Most clients start seeing results 1 – 2 months after their last session, with full results at 6 months.
Your esthetician knows exactly where to direct Ultherapy because ultrasound imaging is used during the process. This means they can see the tissue layers being targeted and treated so the energy is precisely deposited where it is most needed. Some clients wonder if Ultherapy is an alternative for a facelift. The answer is no, there is no non-invasive procedure that can replicate the results of a surgery, but Ultherapy can be a great option for those who aren’t ready for surgery yet.
Pricing for Ultherapy varies based on the areas being treated and the number of treatment sessions needed. Most clients only require one treatment, but some may benefit from two. If you have skin laxity but aren’t interested in surgery, contact VIDA at (503) 399-0021 to hear more about Ultherapy or to schedule a virtual consultation.
