How Much Does Ultherapy Cost?

Ultherapy costs $2,650 on average, according to 683 reviews from RealSelf members, but the cost can range from just $500 to as much as $4,500.

Ultherapy’s FDA-cleared ultrasound technology stimulates new collagen production to subtly firm and thicken skin. During this noninvasive procedure, ultrasound energy is delivered as heat below the surface of the skin, creating controlled microdamage that stimulates your body’s natural healing process and builds new collagen.

Elective cosmetic procedures like this one aren’t covered by insurance. 

Here, we break down exactly what affects the price—and whether real patients think their Ultherapy results were worth the money.

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Is Ultherapy worth the money?

Ultherapy has a 51% Worth It Rating on RealSelf. So while a majority of reviewers think their results were worth what they paid, not everyone had the outcome they hoped for.

Those who saw Ultherapy work for them and were happy with their results noted firmer skin and fewer fine lines and wrinkles, with no downtime.

Among people who say it wasn’t worth what they paid, common complaints were pain during treatment, little to no improvement, and unwanted fat loss.

An experienced provider who offers a range of skin rejuvenation treatment options can evaluate whether you’re a good candidate for noninvasive skin tightening treatments like this one. 

If you have moderate to severe sagging and skin laxity as a result of weight loss or the aging process, you may be better suited for a surgical facelift or mini lift. Ultherapy is certainly more affordable than surgery, but this noninvasive treatment can’t match cosmetic surgery results.

Another factor to consider is the longevity of results. While you need only a single Ultherapy treatment session to see noticeable rejuvenation, the aging process doesn’t stop, so results last about one to two years. If you plan to maintain your results, you’ll probably want to budget for additional Ultherapy sessions every year or two.

Ultimately, only you and an experienced provider can determine which treatment option will best align with your specific concerns, aesthetic goals, and budget.

What affects the cost of Ultherapy treatment?

Factors that can affect what you’ll pay for Ultherapy treatment include:

1. The extent of your treatment plan

The biggest factor in the cost of Ultherapy treatment is the size of the treatment area. This skin tightening treatment addresses loose skin on the face and neck, from brows to jowls to the décolletage. 

Larger areas simply take longer to treat, increasing your Ultherapy price. 

For example, treating your full face costs more than targeting just the upper or lower face, and treating the entire neck or décolletage will cost more than simply targeting the jawline.

2. Your provider’s credentials and level of experience

More experienced providers usually charge more for their time and expertise. As with Botox and fillers, an Ultherapy treatment with an aesthetician, physician assistant, or nurse typically costs less than one by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

That doesn’t mean you should pick your provider based on cost, because being treated by an experienced doctor may minimize your risk of side effects.

Noninvasive energy treatments can generate tremendous amounts of heat, so they require expert handling. (No downtime doesn’t mean no risk.) To prevent complications and poor outcomes, providers must treat only appropriate regions and depths, at prescribed temperatures, on people who are good candidates. 

Just because someone has access to the device doesn’t mean that they’ve been trained to use it appropriately, so pay close attention to provider credentials, patient reviews, and before and after photos before you book.

3. Their practice location

Medical offices and med spas in high-rent areas typically pass some of that cost on to their patients by charging more. Generally speaking, Ultherapy costs more in larger metro areas.

Even within major cities, costs can vary by neighborhood, ZIP code, and practice size. It may be worth your time to get personalized cost quotes from more than one qualified provider from within the radius you’re willing to travel.

4. Any pain medication

Ultherapy can be painful, so people often opt for pain medication, laughing gas, oral sedatives, or numbing cream during their treatment. These options aren’t nearly as expensive as local anesthesia with IV sedation, but they will add to your cost.

Can you finance an Ultherapy procedure?

Yes, most practices offer payment plans or accept financing options.

The CareCredit credit card is widely accepted by providers across the U.S., for both plastic surgery and nonsurgical procedures.

Ultherapy costs in U.S. states

Browse average Ultherapy costs by state, according to the 129 most recent RealSelf reviews as of March 2023. (Note: States not included don't have enough recent data to display.)

Ultherapy costs in major U.S. metros

Average costs according to patient-reported data. As of July 2023, the cheapest metro area in the U.S. to get Ultherapy is Houston, while people tend to pay the most in Chicago. Cities not listed did not have enough data to include.