Ultherapy |
Question:
Are non-invasive skin tightening procedure like ultherapy effective at all in treating jowls?
Answer:
It depends on skin type, thickness, quality, and severity of jowls. Ultherapy is not a replacement for lower facelift or neck lift. The results tend to be more subtle than surgical results.

Question:
I have some slight sagging in my face. I'm 42 and have lived in Williamsburg Virginia my whole life. People are accustomed to how I look, so I don't think I'm ready yet for any surgical lifts, but if I can improve my appearance I'd like to. Would ultherapy be a good alternative to surgery for me?
Answer:
Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to stimulate your own collagen to tighten and lift your skin. It is an excellent option for those patients who are looking to delay surgery. While the result is not as drastic as lower face and neck lift, it may be enough of change for many patients. You can also consider a mini-lift as well.
Question: How long can I expect the results of my ultherapy treatment to last?
Answer: Ultherapy uses an ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen in your own skin to tighten, firm and lift. The results vary depending on several factors such as age, type and quality of your skin. Most patients see mild to moderate improvements in 4-6 months. Results can be seen up to a year later and lasts 2-3 years.
Question: What areas of the body can ultherapy be used on?
Answer: Ultherapy is currently FDA approved for facial treatments. Most patients opt to have their full face treated. This includes the lateral brow, temple region, cheeks and neck. Transducers are also available to treat under the eyes and vertical lip lines as well.
Question: I've heard great things about ultherapy for tightening the skin but is it better than thermage?
Answer: Ultherapy is a non-surgical technique that uses ultrasound energy to stimulate your own collagen to tone and lift your skin. It is an excellent alternative for patients who may want to delay surgery or can't have surgery. I believe the results are better than thermage, but you should have a thorough consultation with your provider to choose the right procedure for your face.
Question: I'm interested in undergoing ultherapy at your Virginia Beach office. How long after treatment will I see results? Will there be any visible results right away?
Answer: Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to stimulate your collagen to tone and lift your skin. This process takes anywhere from 3-6 months. Only some patients see results right away and most patients need 4-6 months. It is gradual.