Long Term Effects of Ultrasound Tightening/Ulthera on the Skin?

Ultherapy is stimulating a natural process of collagen growth and tightening of the layer deep to the skin to produce a lifting effect and is therefore very safe. The treatment is felt to slow some of the aging and sagging of this layer due to the qualitative improvement that occurs. However, the aging process does continue so ongoing maintenance treatments at 18-24 months are recommended for most patients. Of course, there will come a point where the aging issues will be better addressed surgically with a facelift. This is best discussed with a board certified plastic surgeon. 

Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound to treat the skin. The goal is to increase collagen in the skin, thereby creating some lifting and tightening. Collagen develops and breaks down differently in each individual however, any procedure that increases collagen can be effective in improving the appearance of the skin.