Non-Surgical Facelift - Ultherapy

What machine is used?

We use Ulthera which is made in U.S.A and is the only FDA-cleared machine that non-invasively lifts and tightens the neck, chin and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the chest.

What is Ultherapy?

Ultherapy is a breakthrough, non-invasive, non surgical facelift procedure that uses medical ultrasound to assist in counteracting the effects of time and gravity on your skin. Ultherapy works deep below the surface to stimulate the growth of collagen “without harming the outer layer of skin”. This results in long-lasting firming, lifting and tightening of the skin, giving you a more youthful appearance after just one treatment.

How does the procedure work?

As with other ultrasound procedures, a smooth hand piece is placed on your skin and an image of the tissue beneath is projected on a screen. This allows your practitioner to “see” where they will treat your skin. The same hand piece is then used to deliver tiny deposits of focused ultrasound energy at just the right depth below the skin.

For facial procedures, this is the same foundational layer typically addressed in a surgical facelift. Your skin’s response to this energy is to recondition tired skin by stimulating the growth of fresh, new collagen. The result is a tightening and gradual lifting—or shifting—of the skin back into a more youthful position and form-fitting shape.

What can I expect after the treatment?

After your procedure, you are able to return to your normal activities right away. Although your skin may appear a bit flushed or puffy immediately after the procedure, any redness should disappear in a matter of hours.

What does the procedure feel like?

Comfort levels vary from person to person, but it is unlikely you will need pain medication during your Ultherapy procedure. Many patients describe the sensation as a momentary pricking of heat beneath the skin. This is the ultrasound energy being delivered into the tissue, which is how the procedure lifts and tightens the skin.

Safety of Ultrasound technology

Ultrasound technology has been used in the field of medicine for over 50 years and is a widely used diagnostic tool. Ultrasound uses sound waves and does not produce ionising radiation.

Results from Ultherapy

With just one treatment, the regenerative process is initiated and the full results will unfold over the course of 2-3 months. Some of our Sydney patients have reported continued improvement for up to 6 months. In the FDA clinical trail, nine out of ten patients had a noticeable, significant lift of the brow line. This resulted in a more open look to the eyes and a more youthful appearance overall. Patients also reported firmer, tighter, ‘better-fitting’ skin in other areas of the face and neck as well.

While ultrasound does not duplicate the results of surgery, the Ultherapy procedure has proven to be an inviting alternative for many of our Sydney clients who are not yet ready for surgery. Ultherapy prices will vary depending on the procedure; please contact our Sydney clinic for more information.