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The Gold Standard for nonsurgical skin lifting and tightening1

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ULTHERAPY® offers a huge range of benefits

  • Real-time visualization of the dermis and underlying tissue to ensure targeted treatment1
  • No damage to the surface of the skin1
  • Treatment duration from 30 to 90 minutes
  • Non-surgical, non-invasive1
  • No downtime5
  • Natural-looking results
  • Suitable for all genders and all skin types6,7
  • Gradual improvements that develop over time8,9
  • Well-established safety profile based on various clinical studies performed1,8-10
  • Long-lasting effects – after just one treatment, results can last for a year or longer8,9

Treatment

Treatment

Let us explore what makes ULTHERAPY® so unique. With aesthetic treatments, precision and customization are central to getting the most efficient outcomes possible. One of the key benefits of ULTHERAPY® is the real-time visualization of the skin that this technology offers.1,11 In order to place the treatment precisely where it is needed, it is not difficult to see that having the ability to visualize the layers of the skin is essential. After all, no two people are the same, are they? So, allowing a physician to tailor the treatment to each individual’s unique anatomy is central to getting the best results possible.

Only ULTHERAPY® provides real-time ultrasound visualization to enable precise targeting of treatment areas and give optimized results.1

By allowing the treatment to be placed precisely where it is needed, ULTHERAPY® enables the applying aesthetic expert/physician to target the right layers and produces a lifting and tightening effect without disturbing the surface of the skin. In fact, ULTHERAPY® targets the same skin layers as a face or neck lift, just without the surgery!1,3,4

How does ULTHERAPY® work?

ULTHERAPY® goes deeper than any other FDA-cleared non-invasive aesthetic ultrasound treatment to boost your body’s own collagen production using time-tested ultrasound technology.1

The energy based device generates heat deep within the dermis, without disrupting the surface of the skin. The brief increase in temperature, placed at the precise depth required, essentially jump-starts your body’s own process to create fresh, new collagen.1 The visualization and customization enable the precision needed for optimal results: just the right amount of energy delivered at just the right depths and temperature to treat the areas most beneficial for you.1

Durable results that last one year or more8,9

ULTHERAPY® precisely targets dermal and subcutaneous tissues to create thermal coagulation points (TCPs), heating tissues to the optimal temperature for collagen contraction and denaturation. As part of the body’s own healing response, long-term collagen remodeling delivers a gradual, natural-looking lift. Results can last a year or more.1-4,8,9,12

Visible results include firmer skin, defined contours and an overall fresher look.

Weakened collagen fiber

Microfocused ultrasound energy is delivered

Visible results in 3-6 months

ULTHERAPY® is the ultimate lift-me-up

It goes deeper than any other FDA-cleared non-invasive aesthetic ultrasound treatment to boost your body’s own collagen and is suitable for all genders and all skin types.1-3,6-8,13

Award Winning Technology

ULTHERAPY® has won the prestigious industry award “new beauty” multiple times in a row.

Need a reason to choose ULTHERAPY®?
We give you 10:

1. A truly personalized lift1
2. A non-invasive Treatment1,2
3. Natural-looking results
4. Collagen boosting1-4,9
5. One session, no downtime1,5,9
6. Results can last a year or more8,9
7. Suitable for all skin tones6,7
8. FDA-cleared14
9. A well-established clinical safety profile1,8-10
10. Over 2 million treatments worldwide15

Before / After

Experience examples of results from real ULTHERAPY® patients:

Choose the different treatment sections through the drop-down menu and drag the slider over the image to see the result of the treatment. 

Before - after treatment results of Grace

Before
After

Age of the patient: 46 years

Patient received a full face, neck and décolleté treatment.

ULTHERAPY® real patient and model. Individual results may vary, please ask your doctor for consultation. The after photo was taken 6 months after the treatment. No picture retouching has been done.

Before - after treatment results of Erin

Before
After

Age of the patient: 36 years

Patient received a full face, neck and décolleté treatment.

ULTHERAPY® real patient and model. Individual results may vary, please ask your doctor for consultation. The after photo was taken 6 months after the treatment. No picture retouching has been done.

Before - after treatment results of Debbie

Before
After

Age of the patient: 55 years

Patient received a full face, neck and décolleté treatment.

ULTHERAPY® real patient and model. Individual results may vary, please ask your doctor for consultation. The after photo was taken 6 months after the treatment. No picture retouching has been done.

Stories - Experiences

Get an idea of what others have experienced with ULTHERAPY® to find out if the method could be for you. Tighter skin, more self-confidence, a positive radiance: Four women describe how they experienced ultrasound lifting.

FAQ

FAQ

Is ULTHERAPY® a treatment for me? How long does the effect last? Do I have to fear side effects? How can I find experts in my area? Here are answers to the most important questions.

ULTHERAPY® is a non-invasive treatment for the face, neck and décolleté that uses microfocused ultrasound with real-time visualization to lift and tighten sagging skin by stimulating the body’s own collagen production – with no downtime, for natural-looking results.1-3

ULTHERAPY® is suitable for adults of any age, gender and skin type who wish to have a non-invasive treatment option for skin lifting and tightening in the area of the face, neck and décolleté.2,6,7 This foundational treatment is beneficial for everyone who wants to boost their collagen production, improve their underlying skin structure and conquer the visible signs of aging by harnessing their body’s own renewal potential. Being highly customizable it can be used as a standalone treatment or within a treatment journey either in younger patients as a preventative tool or any time in the progressed aging process as a rejuvenation option.1-8 Please ask your aesthetic expert how the treatment fits best your needs. You can find an aesthetic expert in your vicinity here.

Since the procedure stimulates a person’s own collagen production, how long the results last depends on each individual. You may see some initial lift but, the ultimate results will develop over three to six months, as the growth of new collagen replaces the old tissue targeted by the treatment. A single ULTHERAPY® treatment can give a lasting effect for over a year, and your physician will advise you on your likely outcome.1,8,9

ULTHERAPY® has a well-established safety profile based on clinical data shown in various studies.1,8,9 ULTHERAPY®, scientifically proven with over 50 clinical studies, is currently marketed worldwide in more than 80 countries, and over 2 million treatments have been performed globally.15 In addition, ultrasound energy has a proven track record, with use in the field of medicine for more than 50 years.

ULTHERAPY® is a non-invasive aesthetic procedure. Slight redness and swelling as well as skin prickling may occur during or after the treatment. In the vast majority of cases, however, any discomfort only lasts for a short amount of time and subsides on its own.2 Your doctor will discuss the details with you during the consultation.

As the ultrasound energy is delivered, you may feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited to precise depths, stimulating the collagen-building process. Comfort levels vary from person to person, but the sensation only lasts while the ultrasound energy is being delivered.1,2

With ULTHERAPY®, there is no downtime. After your procedure, you can resume your normal activities immediately, without having to follow any post-treatment measures.5

It is important to look for a clinic or health care practitioner who offers the authentic ULTHERAPY® treatment with the clinically proven original ULTHERAPY® device. Only ULTHERAPY® offers microfocused ultrasound with integrated real-time visualization which enables optimal results and maximizes patient safety.1,2,10,16

ULTHERAPY® is a non-surgical, non-invasive aesthetic treatment that uses time-tested ultrasound technology to stimulate the production of new collagen deep below the skin’s surface. The treatment takes about 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the area treated, and there is no downtime afterwards. It is the only procedure that uses integrated real-time ultrasound visualization, which allows practitioners to see the layers of tissue to be targeted during the treatment to ensure the energy is delivered precisely to where it will be most beneficial for you.1,2

It is advisable to make sure that the treatment is carried out by well-trained and experienced specialists. Our DocLocator can help you find specialists in your area.

Speak to an ULTHERAPY® provider near you for further information about a treatment plan, the procedure cost and anything else you would like to know about the procedure.

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