What are the electric shocks from in Ultherapy?

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I understand it is a "burn" under the skin. What is the shock from? Is that part of the burn? I am confused what this is.

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy uses a focused ultra sound to penetrate the deeper layers of skin. The treatment can feel like little shocks deep in the skin. This is the energy being delivered. These mild heat injuries stimulate the body's response to make collagen that create a tightening effect.Best of luck!

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS · Answer

The 'shocks' are part of the treatment, its the high intensity focused ultrasound heating the tissues at the level determined by the transducers. The heat is caused a thermal injury, which creates a sensation of stinging.

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