Ulthera
Ulthera is a revolutionary facial lifting technology that delivers sound wave to the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) using focused ultrasound that is highly accurate. The sound wave will be converted to thermal energy that stimulates muscle tissues in the skin layer to become contracted, resulting in a youthful and firm skin with reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, neck, and double chin.
The transmission of ultrasound does not affect skin layers and does not cause injuries. Ulthera delivers highly effective and safe results, and is widely accepted for dermal treatment across the globe.
Ultherapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses focused ultrasound to lift and tighten the skin. The sound wave will be directly transmitted to the muscle tissues without affecting other skin layers. Ultherapy can be performed on various areas, including cheeks, double chins, and around the eyes.
Ulthera Transducers with Different Focal Depths for Treating Different Areas
F Clinic offers transducers with two focal depths, as follows:
- 3.0-mm Transducer: suitable for treating skin around the eyes and forehead.
- 4.5-mm Transducer: suitable for lifting and tightening cheeks, double chin, and neck.
Focused ultrasound technology lifts and tightens the skin without the use of surgical procedures. It directly delivers sound wave to the muscle tissues without affecting skin layers, and can be performed on various areas such as cheeks, double chins, and around the eyes.
Procedures of Ulthera
Preparation Before Treatment
- The physician will apply a topical anesthesia to the facial skin approximately 30 minutes before the treatment.
- The number of lines and amount of energy will depend on the treatment areas and problems of each person, based on the physician’s discretion.
- Treatment lasts approximately 50-60 minutes.
- Immediate results after the treatment are 30% visible. Results will be most visible after 90 days of treatment.
- Results of a single treatment will last up to 12-18 months.
Post-Treatment Recommendations
- Minor skin redness may be visible after the treatment. Individuals are recommended to apply a cold compression, wherein the skin redness will naturally disappear within 1-3 hours of treatment.
- Avoid steam bathing, sauna, and hot facial massages within 1 week of treatment. 3
- Avoid exposure to sunlight.
- Makeup application is possible.
Worth-Knowing Facts About Ulthera?
- Ulthera was invented and developed in the United States by Dr. Rox Anderson, a renowned dermatologist who is widely recognized in the medical industry and is the director of Wellman Center for Photomedicine in Boston, USA.
- Ulthera is a revolutionary non-invasive lifting technique that delivers the best results. During the treatment, physicians can evaluate the skin conditions of each person from the display screen, which makes it a highly effective form of treatment.
- Ultherapy machines that are available in Thailand must have a certification from the manufacturer. Individuals should be aware of counterfeit ultherapy machines that may deliver undesirable outcomes or cause side effects. Hence, it is necessary to check information prior to receiving each treatment.
Three Best Lifting Techniques with Desirable Results
As of present, there are a lot of facial lifting techniques. However, the most popular techniques are non-surgical techniques that use ultrasound to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. These techniques are ulthera, ultra HIFU, and thermage that uses radiofrequency to promote the synthesis of collagen.
Comparison Table Between Ulthera, Ultra HIFU, and Thermage
Who is Suitable for Ulthera?
- Individuals with sagging skin, which are commonly found in those who are 40 years or above.
- Individuals who previously underwent other treatments but did not obtain satisfactory or visible results.
- Individuals with undefined jaw lines, sagging cheeks, droopy eyelids, and premature signs of aging.
- Individuals with droopy eyebrows and premature signs of aging.
- Individuals who want to enhance the skin condition, tighten skin pores, and obtain a firmer face.
Benefits of Ulthera
- Lift and tighten the face for all age groups –even those who are 45 years of age can obtain visible results.
- Results last longer than thermage and ultra HIFU.
- Authentic ultherapy machine with FDA standard and certification.
Eight Visible Results After Ultherapy
- Firmer skin
- Smaller pores
- Reduce nasolabial folds and fine lines on face and neck
- Reduce double chin
- More defined jawlines
- Slimmer and more V-shaped face
- Tighter eyebrows and eyelids
- Firmer eye bags
Results may differ, depending on each individual.
Results may differ, depending on each individual.