Skin tightening products usually take the form of creams and lotions that tighten the skin from the outside. However, experts agree that topical cosmetic serums only give a temporary tightening feeling that does not last for a long time. For the effects to last long, changes need to be done on the inner layers of the skin. Only procedures done by dermatologists and skin doctors can rejuvenate and improve the skin semi-permanently.
Ulthera Skin Tightening
The Ulthera skin tightening system uses a further refined ultrasound machine to cosmetically improve the skin without using surgery. It can improve hard to reach areas that used to be targeted solely by face lift procedures. This new technology can decrease droopiness on the eye area, minimize lines all over the face, tighten sagging cheeks, and restore the skin’s youthful glow and texture. This procedure is usually administered by medical professionals who have been properly trained for this alternative use of the ultrasound technology.
This procedure uses a “see and treat” technique that uses ultrasound imaging and therapy. Mild heat emitted by the machine is used to perform safe noninvasive treatments to the inner depths of the skin.
An ultrasound applicator is used to project an image of the inner layers of the skin and to deliver focused heat. The low level of heat used in this procedure is enough to stimulate the skin to produce collagen, which is a natural skin protein that gives it its firmness and elasticity. No anesthesia is required. After an hour of the Ulthera skin tightening treatment, patients may go back to their usual routine. Traces of redness will subside a few hours after the procedure.
Most patients start to see favorable results even after one session. Your dermatologist will help you determine the exact number of treatments that you will require to get the best results for your skin. Obviously, you will get better results if you undergo more sessions.
Ulthera Results
Ultherapy may be performed on any part of the face that has started to show unsightly signs of aging. Like with other traditional face lift procedures, the most targeted parts are the forehead, cheeks, jawline, and neck.
Regeneration starts immediately after heat is directed towards the skin. Patients who have undergone this treatment reported immediate lifting after the initial session. For optimal results, patients are advised to undergo at least a month’s worth of treatment. This will facilitate faster healing of minor skin damages and increase collagen production exponentially.
The Ulthera skin tightening procedure is safe for every skin type. Anyone who complains of sagging and droopiness on any area of the face will benefit from this procedure.
The ultrasound technology used to achieve favorable effects on the skin is also known to be one of the safest machines used in the medical field. Other than minor redness on the target area, no negative side effects and unexpected complications will be experienced.