Ultherapy is FDA-approved and has a long track record of patient safety. More than 1.5 million treatments have been performed in more than 75 countries. What’s more, Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy, which has been used in the field of medicine for more than 50 years with very safe results. What’s comforting is that SkynBar of Atlanta has highly experienced clinicians performing the Ultherapy procedure.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, accounting for about one-third of its protein composition. It’s also one of the major building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Collagen is also found in many other body parts, including blood vessels, corneas, and teeth. You can think of collagen as the “glue” that holds all these things together. In fact, the word comes from the Greek word “kólla,” which means glue. Among other things, collagen gives skin its youthfulness by keeping it firm and toned. As we age, collagen breaks down, and the result is a loss of skin strength and elasticity. Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound to generate a thermal effect under the skin. The thermal effect essentially jump-starts your body’s own process that produces fresh, new collagen – or neocollagenesis.

Ultherapy is the only non-surgical cosmetic procedure that uses focused ultrasound to stimulate the growth of new collagen deep within the skin. The production of new collagen occurs over time, so results can become more apparent over three to six months. The procedure takes only about an hour for most clients, and there is no downtime. It also is the only procedure to use ultrasound imaging, which allows us to actually see the layers of tissue we target during the treatment and ensure the energy is deposited precisely to where it will be most effective. This also ensures that the treatment is delivered very safely to the patient.

Ultherapy is an “uplift,” not a facelift. Although it treats the deep foundational layer addressed in cosmetic surgery, it won’t duplicate the results of a surgical facelift. While it is not a replacement for surgery, it is a viable option for those not ready for a facelift or those looking to prolong the effects of cosmetic surgery.

As the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift skin on the neck, Ultherapy is designed to treat “turkey neck,” one of the common signs of aging skin. Your SkynBar of Atlanta aestheticians are highly experienced in treating all areas, including the neck.

Ultherapy is the only treatment FDA-cleared to improve lines and wrinkles in the décolletage, which is the French term used to refer to a woman’s upper chest area that is visible when wearing low-cut necklines of clothing. This service can either be a stand-alone Ultherapy treatment or included as an add-on to the Ultherapy-lifting treatments administered on the face and neck. With a 30-minute treatment at SkynBar of Atlanta, Ultherapy can stimulate the natural formation of collagen and elastin in the skin’s foundation to gradually smooth chest wrinkles.

Ultherapy uses the unique properties of tried-and-true ultrasound – which harnesses the power of sound energy – to bypass the surface of the skin to treat depths not matched by any other non-invasive cosmetic device. Instead of ultrasound, some lasers rely on light energy, which simply cannot reach the deeper layers of the skin. These light-based laser treatments only treat superficial skin and are not FDA-cleared to lift skin like Ultherapy.

How long Ultherapy results last depend on the individual, as everyone produces collagen at different rates. Generally, though, initial results will become visible within two to three months and can last up to a year or more. While Ultherapy produces new collagen on the inside, your own natural aging process will determine how long your results will be visible on the outside. Future touch-up treatments at SkynBar of Atlanta can help provide more control over the aging process, which varies by individual.

You will feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited, indicating that the collagen-building process has been initiated. You will also feel a tingling or mild burning sensation during your treatment. Comfort levels vary from person to person. Your SkynBar of Atlanta clinician will offer you options to make this procedure as comfortable as possible. Some options include ibuprofen or applying a topical or local anesthetic.

Skin redness is the most common side effect of an Ultherapy treatment, a result of ultrasound energy being delivered into the deeper layers of your skin to stimulate collagen production. You can expect skin redness from your Ultherapy treatment to last between several hours to a few days (for clients with very sensitive skin). Everyone will have different amounts of skin redness from an Ultherapy treatment. In addition, some clients will experience slight swelling during the first one to three days after the treatment, but most SkynBar of Atlanta clients don’t experience any swelling at all. Mild bruising is rare, but possible.

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

Most clients at SkynBar of Atlanta need only one Ultherapy treatment. However, depending on your skin laxity, your body’s biological response to ultrasound, and the collagen-building process, you may benefit from more than one treatment. Follow-up Ultherapy treatments each year may help maintain results.

The cost of Ultherapy varies and is dependent on the areas being treated. Your SkynBar of Atlanta clinician will customize a treatment to meet your needs; exact pricing can be discussed during your consultation.

If you have some degree of skin laxity, to the point of your skin looking – and often feeling – less firm, or you have loose skin under your neck and under your chin, or you have lines and wrinkles on your chest, then you might be a candidate. In addition, women and men in their 30s and older who have mild-to-moderate skin laxity are candidates.

If you are a man looking for a non-invasive cosmetic treatment to tighten your skin, then Ultherapy may be the solution. The same benefits Ultherapy provides to women can also be achieved for men when the treatment is performed by your skilled aesthetician at SkynBar of Atlanta.