Can it take a year for Ultherapy results?

Thank you for reaching out.Yes, that is correct.  It can take up to a year to see collagen rebuilding results. Please continue to follow up with your Ultherapy provider so that they can provide you the best possible outcome.   Best of Luck!

Ultherapy, ThermiSmooth, ThermiTight, Pelleve, and other laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound and light source devices stimulate the body to make more collagen in dermal layer beneath the top layer of skin, the epidermis.  We know from excellent studies that wound healing can take up to 18 months and some of the principles of collagen synthesis after Ultherapy are similar to wound healing. The clinical results are usually seen to max at the 6-12 months post Ultherapy.

I have seen patients show improvement up to 9 months after an Ultherapy treatment, so it is possible to continue seeing improvement for a year after the treatment. However, the peak time to results is usually around 6 months. Keep in mind that most people need to do Ultherapy multiple times and the treatment works best when used in combination with other treatments. Make sure you are under the care of an experienced physician provider. Best wishes.