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Ulthera is the device, Ultherapy is the treatment, HIFU is High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, which is micro-focused with Ultherapy so that it doesn't penetrate too deeply and goes precisely to the layer that is needed.
Hello! Thank you for your question. Ulthera is the device, as Ultherapy is the treatment. HIFU stands for high-intensity focused ultrasound. A form of HIFU is used with Ulthera- MFU, which stands for micro-focused ultrasound technology. The Ulthera system is a FDA approved, non-invasive aesthetic treatment, that uses MFU for skin lifting and tightening. It combines MFU with high resolution ultrasound imaging, so that the practitioner can see the layers of tissue and make sure that the energy is being delivered to the correct layer to produce the desired result. I recommend that you consult with an experienced practitioner to see if it is an appropriate treatment for you..
Ultherapy focuses ultrasonic waves to different levels under the skin to essentially cause micro burn spots in the tissue spaced far enough apart to leave intervening normal tissue. The marketing suggests that this stimulates new collagen that tightens the tissue and overlying skin.If you are ...
You will find that most of the doctors on Real Self who do Ultherapy have years of experience with good results and just do not see the adverse effects you describe. Every medical procedure has risks and benefits but based on my extensive experience I do not agree that the risks of Ultherapy o...
Ultherapy is not destroy skin elasticity. Rather it promotes gradual tightening and lifting by stimulating collagen production. We have performed hundreds of Ultherapy treatments in our practice. We have not had any major complications. However, Ultherapy is very...
