ULTHERAPY

Ultherapy is a non-surgical skin tightening and skin lifting procedure. In this procedure, the lower layers of the skin are heated and collagen production is provided. Ultherapy takes about an hour and the treatment is usually completed in one session.

The Ultherapy procedure has gained popularity recently. Ultherapy is applied to eliminate the signs of aging. Skin deformations in the face, neck, and chest area and sagging in the eyebrow area are among the part that ultherapy applied.

In this article which is about an application in dermatology, we will talk about what ultherapy is. We will seek answers to the question, “What is ultherapy and how does it work?” In the following part, we will mention the benefits of ultherapy treatment and we will try to understand the science behind ultherapy. In the final part, you will find out the answers to the questions, “Is ultherapy safe? and “Who is a suitable candidate for ultherapy?

What is Ultherapy and How Does It Work?

Ultherapy is a procedure that aims to regenerate collagen. The ultrasound finds the right temperature and directs it to the areas under the skin. heat energy targets different depths affecting the three layers.

• Eyebrow
• Skin
• Superficial wrinkles

Ultrasound energy is a preferable alternative for tighter skin, less sagging, and fewer wrinkles.

There is no need for a long preparation for Ultherapy. It is also possible to return to daily activities right after the procedure. However, as with any procedure, there are do's and don'ts.

You can take pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs before the procedure begins. If you have make-up, you must remove it.

Some of the targeted areas in Ultherapy can be listed as follows:

• Face
• Neck
• Chest
• Muscles

You will need to talk to your specialist healthcare provider for specific treatment plans. 

Benefits of Ultherapy Treatment

Some of the benefits of Ultherapy treatment can be lined up as below:

• Stimulates collagen production: Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound energy to your skin. Thus, the natural functioning of the body is imitated and new collagen production begins. Tight, smooth skin appears after the procedure. Wrinkles and fine lines are reduced. The result is firmer and smoother skin, as well as a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.
• Skin tightening and lifting: Scientific studies show that the skin is undeniably tightened after Ultherapy. Collagen production has been shown to renew the skin on the neck, chin, and forehead.
• Safety: Among its many denominators, Ultherapy uses ultrasound imaging technology. Doctors make the most efficient use of ultrasound energy by seeing the tissue layers they target.
• Non-Invasive: No toxins or needles are used during Ultherapy. For this reason, there is no risk of trauma to the outer layers of your skin.

Ultherapy delivers precise amounts of focused ultrasound energy deep into the skin, past the surface of the skin.

Understanding the Science Behind Ultherapy

The ultherapy procedure targets the dermis, the fibro-septal network, as well as superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS)

The SMAS consists of a fibrous envelope located under the fat layer. This layer consists of collagen, elastic fibers, muscle fibers, and fat cells.

Ultherapy produces High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound or HIFU. This energy fully heats the tissue to 67 degrees Celsius, which is the optimum temperature for the contraction and denaturation of collagen.

An Ultherapy treatment has two stages. The first stage is the contraction and denaturation of collagen.

The second stage is the body's healing response. New collagen production occurs in two to three months and can take up to six months.

If you like to have more detailed information about the ultherapy procedure, please do not hesitate to contact Ekol Internation Hospitals patient help service staff. They will be happy to assist you.

Is Ultherapy Safe? 

it is quite understandable that someone who considers a cosmetic skin care procedure asks if there are any side effects or harm in the application.

As with any procedure, there may be side effects during Ultherapy, but that doesn't mean it's risky or unsafe.

Treated skin areas can sometimes turn red in the hours after ultherapy which is a skincare procedure. Conditions such as tingling, swelling, and tenderness are also normal. Sometimes, very rarely, there may be some bruising or numbness. These also disappear a few days after the procedure.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ultherapy for noninvasive brow lifts, noninvasive neck, and submental lifts, chest area lines, and improvement of wrinkles.

It is known that more than half a million non-surgical skin tightening procedures such as Ultherapy were performed in 2016 alone.

Who is a Suitable Candidate for Ultherapy?

Ultherapy can be seen as the best option in the treatment of patients who have not yet entered the aging process, are at the beginning of their forties, and can be defined as young.

As you probably know, a medical or a cosmetic procedure is not suitable for everyone. In ultherapy that utilizes ultrasound technology, you may experience rapid, intermittent warmth and tingling sensations during treatment. But, in the end, aging signs are removed or reduced. Giving pain medication to the patient is among the options. After the procedure, the applicator is removed.

We can say that the ideal patient who can respond best to an ultherapy treatment is a patient with mild to moderate laxity in the lower face, eyelids, or neck region. Patients with more pronounced laxity in these areas are advised to try facelift procedures.

Effective skin rejuvenation and facial rejuvenation are possible with the help of ultherapy.

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