Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Treatment: Ultherapy
As we age, we naturally lose the collagen in our body, leading to dry, wrinkly, and saggy skin. Saggy skin may look very prominent on the face, making you look older. Younger people tend to have more collagen, which provides structure, strength, and support throughout their bodies. There are actually 28 kinds of collagen that are naturally produced in the body, and it’s found in your joints, connective tissues, and even your eyes. Not to mention, collagen is also present in the skin, and it helps with skin elasticity; when the skin has more collagen, the skin is firmer, which creates younger-looking skin. Ultherapy can actually boost the collagen in your skin, making you look younger.
Skin-tightening products like collagen pills and collagen drinks are readily available nowadays, but it takes a long time for them to kick in. If you want to look younger instantly without the use of needles or scalpels, then Ultherapy may just be the right treatment for you.
What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is a form of laser treatment that’s used to treat wrinkly, sagging, and loose skin on the face, neck, and decolletage. It’s non-invasive, non-surgical, and doesn’t involve any injections. It’s perfectly safe, and it’s FDA-approved. Not only that but it works by stimulating the body’s own collagen production, which helps to tighten and firm up the skin.
How does Ultherapy work?
Ultherapy is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment used to lift and tighten the skin. This is done by using a device called Ulthera, which projects an image of your skin onto a screen. In doing so, doctors are able to see underneath the skin and treat the area with the utmost precision and effectiveness.
The ultrasound energy emitted by the device then triggers the body’s natural response and jumpstarts the production of new collagen. This skin tightening facial treatment helps to get rid of saggy and wrinkly skin, leading to a more youthful appearance.
This skin tightening facial only lasts around 30 to 90 minutes, and it doesn’t require any anaesthesia or incisions. Unlike other skin tightening treatments or products, Ultherapy doesn’t leave any scarring, and there’s minimal to no recovery time required in most cases. Results may be seen immediately after the procedure, but actual results will appear after two to three months, as the collagen is built up in the skin, and tightens and firms the face.
Which Areas Can Be Treated with Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is a popular form of skin tightening laser therapy, and has helped over 1.75 million people around the world to restore their youth. For long-lasting benefits, Ultherapy helps to tighten, firm, and lift the skin around the face and neck. Ultherapy is perfectly safe to be used on the face and cheeks, and some patients opt to only get Ultherapy on the lower face areas to improve the folds between the mouth and the nose, the corners of the mouth, or to lift the cheeks.
It’s also used to firm the skin under the eyes, on the crow’s feet, and on the brows for a more lifted appearance. Ultherapy can also help to create a more defined jawline, in addition to improving the skin’s texture, as well as creating a more even skin tone. Overall, Ultherapy is a great option for those who want a total facelift without having to undergo surgery or injections.
As Ultherapy is a skin tightening laser facial treatment that uses ultrasound energy, it’s non-surgical and non-invasive. It’s also FDA-approved, and it’s completely safe to use on the face.
Preparing for Ultherapy
Ultherapy requires minimal preparation. Thus, patients don’t need to alter their routine before or after the procedure. Prior to the treatment,, however, patients should not wear makeup or other skin care products. Your doctor may advise you to take pain-reducing medication or anti-inflammatory medications to make the skin tightening facial treatment as comfortable as possible for you. This skin tightening facial may take up to 90 minutes, so be prepared to take some time out of your day.
Ultherapy Procedure
Firstly, the skin will be cleansed to remove any oil or residue. The ultrasound gel will be applied, and the Ultherapy device will be placed onto your skin. The ultrasound viewer will show a real-time image of the layers underneath your skin. This is so that your doctor can see exactly the areas that ultrasound energy will be delivered to, allowing for the safest possible skin tightening treatment and optimal results.
Ultrasound energy is then delivered to the target areas, and you will feel quick flashes of heat and tingling during the procedure.
Side Effects of Ultherapy
Patients may experience some redness on the skin that should resolve within a few hours after the skin tightening laser treatment. Some slight swelling, tenderness, or tingling may also be experienced, but be sure to contact your doctor if there are any concerns. Apart from that, Ultherapy does not require any downtime, and you can continue your daily routine as usual.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Ultherapy cost?
The price of Ultherapy will differ depending on the areas that are being treated. In Malaysia, the price can range from RM 4,000 to RM 12,000 for a full face and neck lifting treatment.
- Does Ultherapy hurt?
Because the device emits ultrasound energy underneath the skin, flashes of heat may be experienced. Numbing cream may be applied to the skin before the treatment if you are sensitive to pain. Low levels of discomfort may also be experienced during the treatment. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are experiencing any pain during the treatment.
- How long does the procedure take?
Not long at all. Depending on the areas that you want to treat, it may take any time between 20 minutes to 90 minutes.
- When can I see results?
Results may be seen immediately after the skin tightening facial treatment, but results best appear after two to three months. This is because then new collagen needs to form to tighten the skin.
- How many sessions do I need?
Improvements may be seen after only one session, but three to four sessions are required for optimal results.
- How long does Ultherapy last?
As Ultherapy kickstarts the body’s own production of collagen, the results will vary according to the individual. For most cases, the treatment may last for up to over a year. Touch-up sessions will help to prolong the effects of the skin tightening laser treatment.
- Who is a good candidate for Ultherapy?
Good candidates for Ultherapy are people who have visible wrinkles, and those with sagging skin. Typically, those aged 30 and above may experience signs of ageing on their face, neck, and décolletage, and may want to consider Ultherapy.
Where To Get Ultherapy in Malaysia?
At Dr Alice Medispa, we are prepared to deliver desired results while making your safety and comfort our main priority. Our Ultherapy treatment Malaysia is among the many treatments offered at our clinic that have seen many satisfied clients that will vouch for our competence. We believe in each patients’ unique wants and needs which is proven through our development of individualised treatment plans for every patient that walks through our doors.
Our Locations
Dr Alice Clinic
62-1 Jalan Maarof,
Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 2282 0994
Dr Alice Klinik
Klang 46 Lorong Batu Nilam 21-A,
Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2,
41200, Klang.
Tel: 03 3324 6994
Dr Alice Ageless Medispa
257, Jalan Maarof,
Bangsar Baru
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2095 0458
010 3683521
