Ultherapy (HIFU)

Description  (Overview)

For those who are experiencing early signs of aging and desire a non-surgical approach to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, ultrasound skin tightening offers patients an alternative to a more invasive procedure. Ultrasound skin tightening, also referred to as Ultherapy, utilizes concentrated ultrasound waves to create heat deep within the dermis and SMAS muscle. Ultherapy is different than radiofrequency or laser skin tightening methods since the ultrasound energy does not affect the outer layers of skin. Ultrasound waves are targeted to heat up underlying tissue to elicit the body’s healing response which then encourages collagen and elastin production. Collagen and elastin help to firm and tighten skin, allowing for a noticeable lift in the skin.

Before treatment, the face will be marked to denote where facial nerves are located so they are not damaged during the procedure. Ultrasound gel will be applied to the treatment area and then the session will begin. The ultrasound handpiece will be applied to the treatment area and held for a series of pulses. Depending on the treatment area, the skin will be treated at varying depths from 1-4.5mm.

The goal of ultrasound skin tightening is to tighten mild to moderately loose skin on the face and neck.

Why Ultherapy  Is  Reguired?

Ultherapy is a nonsurgical alternative to a facelift. It’s used to counteract signs of aging like skin sagging and wrinkles on the face, neck, and chest as well as drooping of the brow area. The FDA-cleared technology stimulates collagen production, which should create a more youthful look overall.

Why Iran Is  Suitable For Ultherapy?

Patient Eligibility \ Who Can Have Ultherapy?

If you have mild to moderate sagging of the face and neck, as well as loose skin under the chin, you may be a good candidate for Ultherapy. The procedure is not meant to replace a facelift, so it is not recommended for people with a lot of loose skin. Younger people who are just beginning to show signs of aging generally get very good results with ultherapy. The best candidates are people with mild skin laxity, who are not yet ready for surgery. Regardless of where you are on the aging spectrum, Ultherapy is sure to give you a more youthful appearance.

How Is Ultherapy Done?(Procedures)

The device emits ultrasound waves that penetrate down to the deep tissue beneath the facial muscles, where the collagen fibers are located. The deep penetration of ultrasound energy is what makes Ultherapy so effective. It reaches the area where skin makes new collagen, and creates a heating response that promotes collagen production.

Collagen is responsible for maintaining the elasticity of the skin, and also prevents the skin from sagging. Natural collagen loss occurs as a result of aging, but without the necessary support the skin begins to wrinkle. Ultherapy impacts the SMAS layer below the skin that gives it support. This is the area that is generally targeted during a surgical facelift.  Ultherapy is able to impact these areas without damaging the outer, epidermal layer, or any surrounding tissue.  The deep heating triggers a healing response in the skin and also promotes collagen, which has a tightening effect on the skin.

Ultherapy is equipped with ultrasound imaging, and this allows clinicians to see the underlying tissue, so that they can focus the ultrasound energy where it’s needed the most for skin tightening.  In this way, they are able to get the best results possible.

Preparation & Recovery

Preparation for the procedure is minimal. Regular eating, drinking, exercise, and work routines can be maintained before and immediately after the procedure.

You should remove makeup and other skin care products from the target area prior to treatment. If instructed by your provider, you may take pain-reducing or anti-inflammatory medication before the procedure begins.

There is usually no downtime associated with Ultherapy. Regular activities such as work, exercise, or socializing can be resumed immediately after treatment.

You can start noticing the first results of Ultherapy within a few days, depending on your body’s ability to produce new collagen. Improvement typically continues for up to three months. The results will last as long as your body continues to produce new collagen and until the natural aging process takes over again. Based on your skin’s response to Ultherapy, you can decide if additional sessions are necessary.

Other Options

Ultherapy vs. Facelift: What’s the difference?

Facelifts and neck lifts are two surgical options which require incisions, stitches, and a few weeks of recovery, but each provides more dramatic lifting and tightening than does Ultherapy. For those who aren’t good candidates for Ultherapy, either because they have too much sun damage or have lost too much skin elasticity already, the cosmetic surgery route may be the best—and possibly only—option, if you’re looking for dramatic results.

Risks & Complication

Sensations of heat and tingling typically subside soon after the procedure.The treated skin areas can sometimes become flushed or red in the hours after the procedure, and short-term sensations including tingling, swelling, and tenderness may occur. On rare occasions, there may be some bruising or numbness, but these typically go away within a few days of the procedure.

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