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Ultherapy Skin Tightening in Washington, DC

What is HIFU Ultherapy Skin Tightening?

Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure for skin tightening and lifting on the neck, chin, and brow. Ultherapy uses the concept of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). HIFU enables precise heating of layers of subcutaneous tissue such as collage, fat, and muscle, causing contraction of these tissues and new collagen formation in the treated areas. Ultherapy is the only FDA Approved HIFU Skin Tightening treatment.

What Does Ultherapy Treat?

HIFU treatment with Ultherapy targets mild to moderate loose or sagging skin on the face, neck, and brow region. By tightening the skin around the brow, excess skin found around the eyes is also lifted and can open up the eyes. Tightening the skin on the face and neck reduces droopy or sagging skin due to facial volume loss.

Who is a Good Candidate for Ultherapy?

HIFU treatment with Ultherapy is designed to treat mild to moderate skin laxity in a low downtime non-surgical manner. Results from treatment can be variable in magnitude.  A good candidate for Ultherapy is someone with small amounts of skin laxity or facial sagging who is not yet a candidate for a facelift or would like to pursue non-surgical skin tightening. Ultherapy is NOT a substitute for or in any way comparable to a surgical facelift or necklift.

How Does Ultherapy Work?

Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound technology to target deep layers below the skin without any incisions. This deeper layer of skin acts as the foundation on which healthier, younger-looking skin is built. When heated, these deeper layers contract and new collagen is stimulated leading to a long lasting lifting effect on various parts of the face and neck.

What Should I Expect During Treatment?

During your treatment session, the Ultherapy transducer is passed over the treatment area. Patients may experience some discomfort in the areas where ultrasound energy is being delivered, but this sensation is temporary. The treated are will be red and inflamed for several hours after the treatment. Some tingling sensations may be noted after treatment. Bruising is not a common side effect but can occasionally occur. Swelling is variable but typically minimal.

When Will I See Results?

Some tightening occurs immediately, however tightening continues to develop up to 6 months after each treatment. Duration of results is variable and can last between 1-2 years or more. Patients may need additional treatments to maintain or further improve results.

Is Ultherapy Painful?

We have developed a comprehensive pain control program for our Ultherapy treatments which allows us to provide more aggressive treatments at higher energy levels. We offer topical, oral, and inhalation anesthesia to reduce pain during the Ultherapy procedure. In case of oral pain medication, patients will require a driver to and from their appointments. The Pro-Nox inhalation nitrous oxide system is offered at no additional charge for all Ultherapy procedures.

 

Please contact our office or call 202-966-8814 today to schedule your Ultherapy Skin Tightening consultation.


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