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As we age, our natural collagen and elastin stores deplete, skin becomes lax, and facial
muscles elongate. This causes sagging, drooping, jowling, and an overall downward
drop in facial features. Ultherapy utilises ultrasound energy to powerfully restore facial
volume and tighten the underlying muscle layer to reverse this drooping effect and
provide non-invasive, non-surgical method of facial lifting.
How Does It Work?
Penetrating deeply into the tissue, ultrasound energy is emitted into the dermis and
beyond to the SMAS muscle layer. This is the same layer that is targeted during a
surgical deep plane facelift. This creates a significant thermal effect, causing an instant
contracting of muscle and collagen fibres, which not only tightens but also stimulates
the production of new collagen. This non-surgical facelift alternative passes through the
skin’s surface, creating significant heat in the deeper layers but no damage on the surface. Ultherapy is recognised as Australia’s leading and most effective ultrasound
skin tightening technology, and is used in the following areas:
- Full face lifting
- Jowl tightening
- V-Line Jowl Shaping
- Eyebrow Lifting
- Neck Lifting
- Double Chin Slimming
- Generalised skin laxity
- Lines & wrinkles
- Eye bags/tear troughs
Is Ultherapy Safe?
Unlike laser, IPL, radiofrequency, surgery, and other aesthetic techniques, Ultherapy bypasses the surface of the skin to deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at the right depths and the right temperature. This very precise delivery of energy means that Ultherapy is an extremely effective treatment, with significantly reduced risk compared with other treatments. Ultrasound has been used throughout the medical field for more than 50 years, and Ultherapy technology has been established as effective in over a million treatments worldwide.
What Can I Expect During The Treatment?
After cleansing the skin and identifying the specific areas to be treated, our Ultherapy
specialist will apply the ultrasound gel and place the treatment applicator against your
skin. Comfort levels can vary from person to person, but the sensation only lasts while
the energy is being delivered. Some patients describe the sensation as a momentary
pricking of heat beneath the skin. Oral paracetamol can be taken prior to reduce
discomfort. The length of the treatment will depend on the area being targeted, but
typically a face and neck Ultherapy procedure typically lasts 60-90 minutes, while a
chest tightening procedure generally takes approximately 30 minutes
Is There Downtime?
Ultherapy is a no-downtime procedure, and you are able to resume normal activities
right away with minimal side effects. The skin may appear slightly flushed or swollen
immediately after the procedure, but any redness should disappear in a matter of hours.
Some patients do not show any visible signs whatsoever. Generally the area will feel
slightly sore to the touch, with a sensation similar to a bruise – though the skin itself will
not appear bruised. The treatment zone may remain a little tender to the touch for 7-10 days post-treatment. Ultherapy provides gradual results over a period of 2-3 months, so
you may not notice any difference right away
- Duration : 15-60 minutes + topical numbing takes 15-30 minutes to take effect
- Downtime : Minimal to no downtime – redness and minor swelling for a few hours
- Aftercare :
- Avoid make up application for 12 hours
- Avoid sweating and exercising for 12 hours
- SPF 50+
- No chemical/manual exfoliating or active skin care for 7 days’ post procedure
- Frequency :
- Face and neck : 1 treatment | yearly
- Brow lift : 3 treatments | 4 weeks apart
- Maintenance:
- Face, neck and decolletage : 1 treatment | once a year
- Brow lift : 1 treatment | every 6 months
- Cost :
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Ultherapy / line - $4
Ultherapy / full face (800 lines) - $2,400 ($3,200)
Ultherapy / lower face (430 lines) - $1,290 ($1,720)
Ultherapy / submental (220 lines) - $660 ($880)
Ultherapy / lower face + submental (650 lines) - $1,950 ($2,600)
Ultherapy / neck (530 lines) - $1,590 ($2,120)
Ultherapy / décolletage (280 lines) - $840 ($1,120)
Ultherapy / periorbital (200 lines) - $600 ($800)
Ultherapy / brow lift (150 lines) - $450 ($600)
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