Ultherapy treatments are an alternative to invasive surgery for a more youthful appearance. The effects of aging, such as sagging skin, wrinkles, and a drooping brow, may be alleviated using this technique. The FDA-approved procedure, which involves increasing collagen synthesis, should make people appear younger.
Over the past few months, popularity of Ultherapy and other noninvasive skin tightening procedures has steadily increased, with an 11.6% increase between 2015 and 2016.
Expectations for Ultherapy Treatments
The amount of time needed to prepare for the operation is minimal. You are allowed to engage in your regular pre- and post-operative activities, such as eating, drinking, exercising, and working.
It’s crucial to thoroughly clean the affected area before starting therapy. If your doctor advises it, you may take painkillers or anti-inflammatory medications before surgery. If these medications impair your ability to drive, make arrangements to be picked up from the clinic.
The Ultherapy device will be placed on your skin by your doctor, who will utilize an ultrasound monitor to find the best settings. Then, areas in need are given ultrasonic energy. During therapy, brief, sporadic episodes of heat and tingling are possible.
Things to think about before undergoing ultherapy:
In the hours after surgery, the treated skin areas may experience short-term sensations of tingling, swelling, and soreness, as well as possible flushing and redness. Even while bruising and numbness are potential post-operative side effects, they often go away in a few days.
Depending on your body’s natural ability to produce collagen, Ultherapy may help you notice the first results in as little as a few days. Three months on average pass before improvements are noticed. The signs of aging will persist until your body stops producing new collagen and they are totally reversed. The number of treatments you’ll require will depend on how Ultherapy affects your skin.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Ultherapy, a noninvasive skin tightening procedure, cost an average of $1802 in 2016. (ASAPS). A facelift can cost up to $7503 on average, while Ultherapy is a far more expensive option.
Since the exact price may vary from case to case, it is important to only contact Ultherapy practitioners in your area in order to better understand the ultimate cost. Therapy is not currently covered by insurance.
William G. Peery 