Sagging skin is a normal part of the aging process and is caused by the depletion of collagen levels. Collagen is protein the body manufactures that support the skin’s structure and gives it a supple, youthful appearance. However, we produce less of this essential substance as we age, with significant reductions in collagen amounts by the time we hit the middle years of life. The decrease causes skin laxity, leading to sagging skin and the formation of facial creases.
Ultherapy works on the face, neck and décolletage to firm skin and addresses the following concerns:
You can head back to the office immediately following your Ultherapy treatment without any visible sign you just had a procedure performed. Some patients may experience slight tingling or redness for a few hours, but these side effects shouldn’t be uncomfortable enough to prevent you from participating in your regular activities.
During your Ultherapy treatment, a handpiece will be run across the treatment area to deliver ultrasound energy into the deeper dermal layers without damaging the outer dermis. At the same time, Dr. Mordkovich will use ultrasound imaging to identify the tissue in need of the most correction and target that location. The duration of your procedure will vary based on the areas you have treated. For example, the brow area takes just 20 minutes to complete, while the full face and neck could take up to two hours.
Preliminary results of your Ultherapy treatment might be apparent right away, as your skin may look and feel slightly tighter and smoother. The real results will develop in the weeks and months following your procedure as the body’s processes kick in to support the time reversal process. Within three months, you should see significant improvement in your skin, and those results should be long-lasting. Of course, you can schedule maintenance Ultherapy treatments every few months to one year to keep that healthy, youthful glow going strong.
Ultherapy is an efficient anti-aging procedure that does not involve anesthesia, incisions or a recovery process. To find out if this nonsurgical lift is the right choice for you, contact Cross Hudson Plastic Surgery today at 201-751-9490.
