{"id":5280,"date":"2016-05-31T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northsideplast.wpengine.com\/?p=5280"},"modified":"2023-12-05T21:37:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T21:37:55","slug":"ultherapy-neck-tightening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northsideplasticsurgery.com\/blog\/ultherapy-neck-tightening\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultherapy: A Non-Surgical Way to Tighten the Neck"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that lifts, tones, and tightens loose skin \u2013 especially in the neck \u2013 then look no further. Ultherapy<\/a> may be your answer.<\/p>\n

Ultherapy, which is approved by the FDA, uses ultrasound and the body\u2019s own natural healing process to improve problem areas in the eyebrows, neck, and under the chin. What\u2019s more, it is also FDA cleared to improve d\u00e9colletage lines and wrinkles. Most impressive, though, is its ability to tighten and firm the neck to provide a more youthful and energetic appearance.<\/p>\n

Most competing technologies use lasers to penetrate the skin from the outside-in. Ultherapy, however, works from the inside-out, bypassing the skin\u2019s surface to specifically target collagen, which lives deep in the skin\u2019s structural tissues. By using ultrasound technology to stimulate the deep structural support layers of the skin \u2014 including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift \u2013 without disturbing the surface of the skin, Ultherapy is able to lift and tighten skin non-invasively.<\/p>\n

\u00a0How Ultherapy Works<\/h3>\n

In some ways, Ultherapy is just like an ultrasound imaging procedure that expectant mothers may receive. A smooth handpiece is placed on your skin and an image of the tissue beneath is projected on a screen. This allows the practitioner to \u201csee\u201d where they will treat your skin.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s the difference: With Ultherapy, that same handpiece is also used to deliver tiny deposits of focused ultrasound energy at just the right depth below the skin to the same foundational layer typically addressed in a surgical facelift.<\/p>\n

Your body\u2019s response to this energy is to recondition tired skin by stimulating the growth of fresh, new collagen. The result is a tightening and gradual lifting \u2014 or shifting \u2014 of the skin back into a more youthful position and form-fitting shape.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ultherapy Results<\/h3>\n

Results will unfold over the course of two to three months and some patients have reported continued improvement for up to six months, including lifting and tightening of the skin on the neck, under the chin, along the jawline, and on the brow. While ultrasound does not duplicate the results of surgery, Ultherapy has proven to be an inviting alternative for those who want the lift, without the surgery.<\/p>\n

The length of the treatment depends on the area being treated and your individual treatment plan. A face and neck procedure typically takes 60 to 90 minutes, while a chest treatment takes approximately 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

How do you know if Ultherapy is right for you? Ultherapy works well in both men and women, especially in the neck. If you have mild to moderate skin laxity, where the skin begins to feel and look less firm, such as a lowered eyebrow line, loose skin on the neck, sagging under the chin, and lines or wrinkles on the chest, then you just might be an ideal candidate for this procedure. To schedule a complimentary consult, just click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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