Ultherapy®

Fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin can leave you looking older than you feel. Ultherapy® is the surgery-free solution to drooping eyebrows, sagging jowls, and loose neck skin. It can target many of the same areas as a facelift for more defined, youthful results.

This treatment uses non-invasive ultrasound energy to tighten and lift your skin. It is the first FDA-cleared treatment that can lift the brow, neck, and jaw areas as well as smooth wrinkles on the décolletage. This non-surgical treatment lets you achieve more lifted brows, a sculpted neck and jawline, and fewer lines and wrinkles without the risks and recovery time of surgery.

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Facelift Alternative

  • Non-surgical skin tightening treatment
  • Contracts collagen fibers and increases collagen production
  • FDA-cleared to lift the brow, neck, and jaw

Non-invasive

  • Ultrasound energy treatment requires no needles or incisions
  • No downtime
  • Minimal side effects

Great Results

  • Immediate skin tightening
  • Full results in 3-4 months
  • Results last 1-2 years
  • Safe for all skin types and tones

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*Individual results may vary.

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Ultherapy® is an FDA-cleared treatment for lifting and tightening the skin. It uses ultrasound energy, the same harmless form of vibration energy used for medical imaging. Ultherapy® uses ultrasound to target the deeper layers of your skin where collagen and elastin are produced. The ultrasound energy heats these deep layers, triggering increased collagen production. 

Because Ultherapy® is particularly effective in lifting and tightening the skin and underlying layers, it is a popular option for those who want to improve targeted areas of skin laxity without surgery. While this treatment cannot provide surgical results, it can delay or eliminate the need for a surgical procedure. It is cleared to treat the brow area, neck, jaw, and chest area but can also be used in other areas of skin laxity.

Your Capital Laser & Skin Care team member will numb your skin before treatment to keep you comfortable. They will apply a gel that helps the ultrasound energy travel through the skin, then move the handpiece over the targeted area. Treatment can be customized to address different layers of skin and tissues, depending on the area and your goals:

  • 1.5 mm to treat the shallower layers of the dermis
  • 3 mm to treat the deep dermis
  • 4.5 mm to treat the underlying muscle and connective tissue layers

The intensity of your experience will depend on several factors, including the sensitivity of the area being treated and the depth of the ultrasound. The treatment is delivered in pulses lasting a second or less, and your dermatologist will monitor your comfort throughout. Treatment usually takes 60 to 90 minutes.

You may notice immediate improvements in skin firmness after treatment. This tightness results from the collagen fibers in your skin contracting in response to treatment. Full results will appear within about three months as your skin produces new collagen. A second treatment may be recommended at that time to enhance overall results. 

Ultherapy® results can last a year or more, and many people schedule sessions every year or two to maintain their firm, smooth skin. You can help your results last longer by using sunscreen, avoiding sun exposure, and using skincare products that promote collagen production. 

Ultherapy® can be used alone or as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for improving lines, wrinkles, and signs of aging. Discuss all your concerns with your dermatologist during your consultation. If needed, we can recommend an alternative like Thermage® or Sofwave™.

Most people will not need any downtime after Ultherapy®. You may experience redness, sensitivity, and tingling that lasts a few hours to a few days. You may also notice minor soreness in the treated area for a few days, although this should not limit your activities. You can return to your usual activities immediately after treatment. 

Bruising can occur, but your dermatologist will provide you with instructions to follow before treatment that can reduce this possibility. Avoiding certain medications, supplements, and alcohol are recommended. Any bruising that does occur is usually minor and fades quickly.

Most healthy adults can receive Ultherapy®. Like medical ultrasound, it works safely on all skin types and tones. This non-invasive treatment works best for those with mild to moderate skin laxity. While those with significant sagging may see some results, they may benefit more from a different treatment. 

You should not have Ultherapy® if you currently have an injury, infection, or active skin condition in the treatment area. Ultherapy® can provide an excellent option for people who should not have surgery due to medical reasons or personal preference. While non-invasive procedures do not offer surgical results, many people find that Ultherapy® provides the results they desire.

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Interested in learning more about Ultherapy®? We would love to speak with you. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our Chevy Chase, MD office today at (301) 798-9699 to schedule your private consultation at our laser and cosmetic dermatology center, located just blocks away from Washington, D.C.

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