How Long Does It Take to See Ulthera Results?

Oh no!! I just did a Ulthera treatment in Seoul recently. It cost me US$2700. Do you think it worth it or I'm wasting my money ??? Hmmmmm, I don't see any change after the treatment, but the doc says the result will look good in 3 to 6 months.

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Ulthera works in 2 phases to lift skin

I was just in Korea to give a lecture on Ulthera and the doctors there are very experienced with this technology. At first there is some minor tightening of the collagen but it really does take time to see the full effect. We have seen definitie improvement from the second to the third month, so be patient!

Ultherapy Results

Results from Ultherapy take about 3 to 4 months. Ultherapy is an ultrasound device that is used to tighten and lift skin. It is used mainly on the face - the jawline, neck and upper face. I have seen really fabulous results. Remember, the results are dependent on who is running the device (user dependent). The more experience a technician has, the better the results. Also, the more "lines" that are used, the better the results. However, you have to be the right candidate.... more

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Ulthera causes a natural tightening and lifting of skin by building the body's own collagen

Because Ulthera works by stimulating the body’s healing and restorative properties, it is true that the final result is usually seen after 3 months. This is the amount of time that the new collagen growth occurs after the procedure. Our patients do report early changes ranging from actual brow elevation, mid face fullness, or simply a firmer feel to the skin. We are receiving very good satisfaction for Ulthera in our office. Ulthera is a good choice for patients who are... more

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Ultherapy does work

At Quintessa Medical Spa, we have treated over 100 patients with Ultherapy. We have had the device since December of 2009 and were the 9th facility in the United States to start treatments. At first we were cautious about making promises regarding the results, but now with the extensive experience we have, we realize that Ultherapy works in almost everyone. Regarding your question, I would not worry about seeing improvement in the brow area for about 3 months. We have found that in... more

Ultherapy (ulthera) results can be immediate

Results from ulthera (ultherapy) can be seen immediately for some patients. For other patients, the results are visible in 30 to 60 days. For most patients, 90 days or more are required for the best clinical result.

Lifting and skin tightening effect of Ulthera may take several months

Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to deliver low levels of focused heat to the tissues immediately underneath the skin. Your body responds to this thermal energy by stimulating the growth of new collagen. Some patients report seeing an immediate result, but that is a combination of the body’s response to the heat energy, as well as some associated mild swelling. The regenerative process is initiated immediately, but the full effects of the treatment gradually occur over the... more

The length of time it takes to see results from Ultherapy

After Ultherapy it can take 3-6 months to see the maximal result. Most people see some result immediately, but it is subtle in comparison to the final result. How the treatment was performed and how many lines of therapy were delivered will have an effect on the ultimate outcome.

Ultherapy can give a little lift now, but ultimate result takes several months to see

Although some patients notice an immediate improvement right after the procedure, it often takes several months (even up to 6+ months) to see the final results. The immediate lift is due to the shrinking effect of the collagen (and the deeper muscle layer) due to the heating effect that the ultrasound delivers. More importantly, this energy from the treatment stimulates your skin to grow new collagen over the subsequent months. This leads to a gradual tightening and improved skin over... more

Ultherapy works gradually

The most important thing to remember with Ultherapy treatment is that the results are not immediate. It can take 3-6 months to get a beneficial improvement. For those patients seeking an immediate, dramatic change Ultherapy will disappoint them. It is best for patients that do not want an invasive procedure with the incumbent downtime. It is also important to remember that not all patients will achieve the desired effect after one treatment. The clinical... more

Ulthera works

I have had the Ulthera machine for 4 months and have treated approximately 60 patients. 1.) There is an initial tightening that is seen immediately. This is due to collagen shrinkage. 2.) The skin continues to tighten for 3 months. This is due to collagen production. 3.) After 3 months the result persists.