As we age, the lower layer of the skin, called the dermis, gets thinner. Elastin begins to break down, reducing the skin’s elasticity, or ability to “bounce back.” Collagen, which keeps the skin taut, also begins to diminish. As we lose elastin and collagen, the skin becomes looser, allowing gravity to cause sagging. In addition, the muscle and tissue layers change in composition, which leads to wrinkles.

Ultherapy is the only FDA cleared non-invasive procedure that has been proven effective at combatting the signs of aging by lifting and tightening the skin, leading to diminished lines and wrinkles.

It’s only natural that what took years to degenerate will also take time to regenerate. Because Ultherapy actually regenerates tissues, it does not provide an immediate best result. Instead, it provides patients with a gradual best result. This appears more natural and less dramatic than a surgical procedure. Most patients report that their results continue to improve within the 3-6 months immediately following their Ultherapy treatment. This is due to the continuing production of “new skin” in the underlying layers.