Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy Laser

Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy is the only U.S. FDA-cleared,
non-invasive skin lifting treatment.
Using Micro-focused Ultrasound energy with
Real-Time Visualisation (MFU-V),
doctors can see precisely what of tissue they are treating.

This enables doctors to control exactly where energy will
be delivered, and to avoid structures such as bone and
blood vessels.
It also allows precise and consistent treatment delivery to
targeted tissue layers to ensure safe and efficacious treatments.

How It Works
Unlike lasers, radio frequency, surgery and other technologies,
non-surgical Ultherapy bypasses the surface of the skin to
deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at
the right depths and the right temperature.
This energy triggers a natural response under the skin,
jumpstarting the regenerative process that produces fresh,
new collagen.
The Ulthera® System can non-invasively treat at
3 discrete depths (1.5mm, 3mm, and 4.5mm) targeting both the
dermis and foundational tissue layers where laxity begins.

Ultherapy® is a safe, non-surgical ultrasound treatment that
stimulates the production of new collagen through the
body’s own regenerative response to gradually and
naturally lift skin on the eyebrow, under the chin and
on the neck, as well as smooth lines and wrinkles on
the décolletage.

A good Ultherapy® candidate has mild to moderate skin laxity
where the skin begins to look less firm or tight.
Examples include a lowered brow, loose skin on the neck,
sagging under the chin, and lines or wrinkles on the chest.
Ultherapy® results in a gradual, natural looking lift,
leaving patients looking refreshed. However,
Ultherapy® will not have as drastic results as a
surgical facelift. Therefore, Ultherapy® is a great alternative,
especially for those not ready for surgery or for
patients looking to extend the effects of cosmetic surgery.

The length of the treatment will depend on the area being
treated and your individual treatment plan. A face and
neck procedure typically takes 60-90 minutes,
while a chest treatment takes approximately 30 minutes.

With Ultherapy®, there is little to no downtime.
After your procedure, you can resume your normal activities
immediately without having to follow any
special post-treatment measures.

No significant preparations are required prior to the treatment.
Some medications may make you more likely to bruise.
During your consultation, inform your Healthcare Practitioner
of any medications and supplements that you might be taking.
Your Healthcare Practitioner may recommend that
you temporarily discontinue use of some medications or
supplements prior to the treatment.

Comfort levels vary from person to person,
but the heating sensation only lasts while the
ultrasound energy is being delivered, and is an
indication that the procedure is working.

The neocollagenesis process takes place over 2-3 months,
so your results will develop over that time.
The treatment produces new collagen on the inside,
but your natural aging process will dictate how long that
translates into visible results on the outside.

Most patients need only one treatment. However, based on
the degree of skin laxity, the biological response to ultrasound
energy and the individual’s collagen-building process,
some patients may benefit from additional treatments.
Because the skin continues to age, future touch-up treatments
can help patients keep pace with the body’s natural
aging process.

The skin might appear flushed at first, but the redness should
disappear within a few hours. Some patients experience slight
swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch,
but these are temporary in nature.
Other less common post-procedural effects may include
temporary bruising or numbness on small areas of skin.
As with any medical procedure, there is the possibility of
other rare effects, which your Healthcare Practitioner will
review with you.

Since the treatment is customized based on
your facial anatomy, the cost of an Ultherapy® treatment
depends on the areas being treated and other factors such as
geographic location and individual physician practices.
Schedule a consultation with a nearby provider to
receive accurate pricing information.

Ultherapy® treats the deep foundational layer of skin – the
SMAS- that is addressed in cosmetic surgery. However,
it will not have as drastic results as a surgical facelift.
Ultherapy® is a great alternative to surgery, especially for
those not ready for surgery or for patients looking to
extend the effects of cosmetic surgery.

Ultherapy® uses ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen
production in the skin’s foundational layer, resulting in a
clinically significant lift of tissue over 2-3 months. Lasers rely on
light energy, which typically only target the superficial layer of
skin and are not FDA-cleared to lift skin.
More invasive or ablative lasers also work through the surface
of the skin to reach deeper layers, often resulting in
downtime after a procedure. Ultherapy® bypasses the
surface of the skin to deliver ultrasound energy precisely at
specific depths, which means no downtime is required after
the treatment. Since the two technologies often
treat different types of skin issues, they can be compatible.

Ultherapy® treatments over fillers or toxins has not been
extensively studied. Ultherapy® may be complementary to
other cosmetic procedures depending on the outcomes you are
trying to achieve. Consult with a certified Ultherapy® provider
to discuss if Ultherapy® is right for you.