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Ultherapy
Ultherapy uses microfocused ultrasound to lift and firm skin on the brow, under the chin, the neck and the chest.
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Understanding Ultherapy.
Ultherapy uses microfocused ultrasound to lift and firm skin on the brow, under the chin, the neck and the chest. Energy is delivered to precise depths, including the deeper supporting layer of the face, and new collagen builds gradually over the following months.
At our clinic, Ultherapy is one of five skin tightening technologies, and we use the Ultherapy PRIME system. Treatments are performed by our technicians, all trained on Ultherapy PRIME, under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame.
How does Ultherapy work?
Ultherapy focuses ultrasound energy at set depths beneath the skin, including the fibromuscular layer that supports the face. At each point, the energy creates a tiny zone of gentle heat, while the skin's surface is left largely untouched.
Built-in ultrasound imaging lets the treating technician see the tissue layers on screen, so energy is placed exactly where it's intended.
The heat prompts your body's natural repair response, including the production of new collagen. As that collagen builds over the following weeks and months, the treated areas look firmer and more lifted.
What Ultherapy improves
Ultherapy is well suited to mild to moderate skin laxity in these areas:
- Brow, for a lifted, more open look around the eyes
- Lower face and jawline, for firmer definition along the jaw
- Under the chin, for a smoother jaw-to-neck line
- Neck, for firmer, smoother skin
- Chest, to soften lines on the décolletage
Related concerns: jowls and lower-face laxity, loose or crepey skin and neck laxity and neck lines.
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Benefits of Ultherapy
- No incisions. Energy is delivered through the skin, typically in a single visit.
- Precise. Ultrasound imaging guides the energy to the intended depth.
- Gradual, natural-looking change. Results build as your own collagen develops.
- Little downtime. Most people return to their usual activities the same day.
- Works well alongside other treatments. Ultherapy can be combined with injectables, other skin treatments and a medical-grade skincare routine.
Individual results vary.
Safety, side effects and considerations
Common, temporary effects include redness, swelling, tenderness, tingling, and areas that feel firm or sensitive for a period after treatment. Bruising can occur.
Less common effects include temporary numbness or short-lived muscle weakness in the treated area and, rarely, raised lines on the skin (welting) or a small burn.
The treatment involves heat, and comfort varies between people. Comfort measures are discussed before your session.
Reasons to postpone or reconsider: an active skin infection, open wound or severe or cystic acne in the area, an electronic implant such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, metal implants in the treatment area, pregnancy, and blood-thinning medicines, which make bruising more likely. Your health history is reviewed at your consultation.
This is not a complete list.
Related Treatments
Treatments that may utilize this technology.
Conditions It May Help Address
Concerns connected to this technology.
The relationship between a technology and a concern depends on the treatment plan, patient assessment, and how the technology is being used.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Visible facial creases that develop from repeated expression, collagen loss, sun exposure and skin dryness.
Jawline Definition
A softer or less-defined jawline shaped by chin structure, facial fat, muscle size, skin laxity, or tissue descent.
Related concern types: Jowls and Lower-Face Laxity
Loose or Crepey Skin
Reduced firmness and mild tissue descent related to aging and the decline of collagen and elastin.
Neck Laxity and Neck Lines
Loose neck skin, horizontal creases, or visible muscle bands that can reduce definition of the neck and jawline.
Body Contour Changes
Changes in body shape driven by fat distribution, muscle loss, skin laxity, pregnancy, aging or weight fluctuation.
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Why patients choose our clinic for Ultherapy
- Five skin tightening technologies. Ultherapy is recommended where its depth suits your skin, and paired with other treatments when that adds to your result.
- Technicians trained on Ultherapy PRIME perform your treatment under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame.
- Complete facial rejuvenation under one roof. Our physicians offer injectables and thread lifts that can be planned alongside Ultherapy.
- Physician-led care in Vancouver since 2003.
Your consultation. You'll meet our senior laser technicians or cosmetic health and skincare advisors, who look at the areas you'd like to lift and firm and talk through your timing. Cosmetic consultations are complimentary.
FAQ
Questions about Ultherapy.
Some people notice an early change, but the main improvement develops gradually over the weeks and months after treatment as new collagen forms. Your technician will explain what to expect for the areas you're treating.
Many people have a single treatment and are reassessed later. Some benefit from additional treatment over time, depending on their skin, the areas treated and their goals.
Most people feel brief bursts of heat as the energy is delivered. Sensation varies between people and areas, and comfort measures are discussed with you before your session.
Most people return to their usual activities the same day. Temporary redness, swelling or tenderness can occur and usually settles on its own.
Yes. Ultherapy firms and lifts the skin, while injectables such as Sculptra or dermal fillers restore volume and structure, and skin treatments refine texture and tone. Your consultation sets out which combination and timing suit you.
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Why Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic?
- A medical clinic with physicians and experienced medical-aesthetic providers on the team.
- Science-informed assessment, treatment planning, and realistic expectations.
- Laser, injectables, skin, body, hair, wellness, and medical services available in one clinic.
- Complimentary aesthetic consultations are available for appropriate cosmetic and laser services.
- Personalized skincare and product consultations based on your goals and routine.
- Home-care guidance to support your skin between in-clinic appointments.
- Professional skincare products available through the Anti-Aging Vancouver shop.
- Clear guidance on treatment options, preparation, downtime, aftercare, and next steps.
- Ongoing follow-up so your plan can evolve as your needs and goals change.