How Long Do the Results of an Ultherapy Procedure Last?

Because Ulthera has a direct effect on the collagen under the skin, causing it to regenerate, the effect is not really a temporary one. That doesn't mean it suspends time, it is more like setting back the aging clock. It uses highly focused ultrasound to target the collagen layer noninvasively, and the full effects take about 3 months to develop. 

Thank you for the question. After your Ultherapy Treatment, you may see some initial results, but the ultimate results will take place over 2-3 months, as your body naturally regenerates collagen. Since the procedure stimulates your own collagen production, how long the results last really depends on you. Results can last 1.5-2 years and you can help maintain your more youthful look by scheduling a touch-up Ultherapy treatment on an annual basis.

As with all treatments that stimulate collagen, it is important to remember that everyone ages and breaks down collagen and elastin at a different rate. Patients return to the office at 6 months. At this appointment we review photos and include a touch up treatment to target areas that that need improvement.  We love to incorporate additional treatment modalities with Ultherapy to optimize results such as micro needling, Sculptra and Retin-A. While the treatment does last 1-3 years we encourage patients to come in for minimal touchups yearly to keep the collagen stimulated. Patients continue to look younger with age!

This is a good question and really depends on the person.  In general, 2-5 years of results.  Younger patients (less than 45), patients who take care of their skin, avoid the sun, or have a history or minimal sun exposure, no smoking history, and good genetics :), usually get closer to 5 years.

In general, the device stimulates collagen to tighten and lift tissue.  The result depends on the person's ability to create collagen in response.  Because each person is different, each person produces a different amount of collagen.  But any collagen is better than no collagen production as it helps to tighten and support the tissues and keep them from falling at it's current rate. 

In my experience, patients generally appreciate
results from Ultherapy for about two years. It’s a great choice for tightening
the skin and reversing early signs of skin laxity, but unfortunately it’s
impossible to stop the aging process completely. Gravity and natural aging will
eventually start to take their toll once more.

Great question.  The results of an Ultherapy treatment are indicated to last roughly 1.5 to 2 years for the average patient.  With that said, I always remind my patients that the aging process cannot be halted and that the goal of Ultherapy is to stimulate collagen production and collagen cross-linking and ultimately put treated patients on a whole new aging curve.  It takes roughly 3 months to see the final results from a single Ultherapy treatment and it is highly recommended that patients continue with a good skin care regimen and maintenance treatments to help keep their skin looking its best.