Looking for a way to lift and tighten your skin without surgery? Ulthera is one of the most effective non-invasive treatments for lifting and tightening the skin. Also known as the non-surgical facelift, Ulthera uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production, improving firmness and creating a more youthful appearance, all without surgery or downtime.
How Ulthera Works
Ulthera works by delivering ultrasound energy deep beneath the skin’s surface, targeting the same foundational layers that are typically addressed in surgical facelifts. This energy triggers the body’s healing response, which produces new collagen and elastin over time.
Longevity: results typically last one to two years, depending on your skin and aging process
Treatment areas: face, neck, under the chin, brow, and décolletage
Results: gradual, natural-looking lift and tightening
Timeline: improvements appear over 2–3 months and continue to build for up to 6 months
FAQs: What Patients Most Want to Know About Ulthera
Does Ulthera hurt?
You may feel brief moments of heat or tingling as the ultrasound energy is delivered, but most patients tolerate it well. We apply numbing cream an hour before the procedure to help ease any discomfort.
How long does it take?
A full face and neck treatment usually takes about 60–90 minutes. Smaller areas, such as the brow, take less time.
Is there downtime?
No — you can return to your normal routine immediately after your session. Some patients experience mild redness, swelling, or tenderness, which fades quickly.
When will I see results?
Some patients notice a subtle lift immediately, but the most significant improvements develop gradually over the next 6 months as new collagen forms.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients need just one treatment to see meaningful results. Depending on your goals and degree of skin laxity, a second session may be recommended after a year or two.
Common Misconceptions About Ulthera
“It’s the same as laser treatments.”
Not true — Ulthera uses ultrasound, not light. It works at deeper layers lasers can’t reach.
“The results are instant like Botox or filler.”
Ulthera stimulates collagen, so results take time to develop naturally.
“It will make me look unnatural.”
Ulthera enhances your natural features by gradually firming and lifting — it doesn’t freeze expression or add volume.
“It replaces a surgical facelift.”
Ulthera provides meaningful lift, but it’s best for patients with mild to moderate laxity who aren’t ready for surgery.
The Non-Surgical Facelift
Ulthera is an excellent option for anyone looking to lift and tighten their skin without surgery or downtime. By stimulating collagen deep beneath the surface, it delivers gradual, natural results that last.
To find out if Ulthera is right for you, schedule a consultation with the team at Simply Dermatology! Call us at 631-377-7241 to book your appointment.
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-Dr. Papantoniou