How Long Do the Results of an Ultherapy Procedure Last?

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.

Dear 3516Anon:During a standard Ultherapy treatment using the 3.0 and 4.5 mm transducers, focused ultrasound energy is directed to the deep facial fascia known as the SMAS, the frontalis fascia, the platysmal fascia, or the fascia of the chest, bypassing the more superficial layers of the epidermis and dermis above (unless the 1.5 mm transducer is also employed, which targets the more superficial dermis). Thousands of coagulation points called TCPs are created, initiating a three-phase healing phase which results in an increase in connective tissue proteins with tightening and lifting of the skin. These improvements are actually permanent, but because we go on to age with time, some practitioners prefer to recommend that a repeat treatment be performed in several years.All the best to you,Dr. Clark