You could have a rigorous skincare routine that rivals any celebrity, but at some point signs of ageing will begin to show on your face in the form of sagging skin and wrinkles. This is natural and nothing to be ashamed of, but often it does affect how we feel about ourselves.
Currently, no treatment can completely stop the ageing process, but there are numerous products and therapies available to reduce its effects. One of these is Ultherapy, also known as ultrasound therapy or Ulthera.
This short guide will fill you in on everything you need to know about this innovative new treatment.
What is Ultherapy?
It is easier to start by explaining what it is not. It is not surgery, and it is not invasive. That means nothing is cutting or going into your body. There are also no lasers involved. Instead, Ultherapy uses pulses of ultrasound to kickstart natural collagen production in the skin. Collagen replaces dead skin cells and keeps skin strong and healthy, but we produce less and less of it as we age.
Once your collagen is back working again, you can expect your skin to tighten and appear brighter. Overall, the effect is similar to what might be achieved with a facelift. However, the effect will only be present where the ultrasound was applied, so an Ulthera cheek lift will only reduce sagging and wrinkles in the cheeks, for example.
Is Ultherpy painful?
There is no reason to expect Ultherapy to be painful or dangerous. A very small number of people experience some minor side effects such as numbness, bruising, and swelling which can be reduced by applying ice packs. There are no known side effects which are severe enough to interrupt your daily life.
The recovery time after an Ulthera session is immediate. This is simply because it is not surgical or invasive, so your body really has nothing to recover from.
When will I see Ultherapy results?
Ultherapy only stimulates collagen production, and your body’s natural healing process does all the rest. While effective, this is slower than other treatments. Results can take two to three months to appear.
However, the results of Ultherapy last for a long time. After a single session, patients can expect their skin to keep improving for around five to seven months, and the results can last for years.
This means that although Ulthera may not seem like the most affordable aesthetic facial service available, in the long run it actually works out as one of the best value for money.
The treatment is usually available at a lower cost in leading medical tourism destinations like Thailand.
WIll people be able to tell I have had Ultherapy?
Something that worries people undergoing facial treatments is that the results, while technically making them look younger, also make them look fake. Because Ultherapy relies on your body’s natural healing process and begins at the deepest layers of the skin, the results look very natural compared to other therapies and surgeries.
Conclusion
Ultherapy is a procedure which suits all skin types and requires no preparation at all, however, it is still advisable to consult your doctor before undergoing any sort of treatment.
