How Long Does It Take to See Ulthera Results?

Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to deliver low levels of focused heat to the tissues immediately underneath the skin. Your body responds to this thermal energy by stimulating the growth of new collagen.  Some patients report seeing an immediate result, but that is a combination of the body’s response to the heat energy, as well as some associated mild swelling. The regenerative process is initiated immediately, but the full effects of the treatment gradually occur over the next 2-3 months, with the ultimate results taking shape around 3-6 months. Good luck to you! Hope this helps.

Dr. Sunder
 

Ultherapy results are typically seen over 3-6 months following treatment.  It is common to see some early changes in the first several weeks due to the thermal effect of the treatment.  Early treatment recommendations with Ultherapy did not include a second treatment.  However, ongoing studies with Ultherapy have shown dramatic changes can occur with a second treatment six months after the initial session.  The reason the results are improved, is that the new collagen formed from the initial treatment is very responsive to the ultrasound stimulation and may provide a better result.  

I would not be discouraged at three months or even six months, as the results do improve with time. I agree that looking at your pre-treatment photos is very helpful as some results are subtle, but still very worthwhile.  I have treated over 40 patients with Ultherapy since February of 2010, and with proper patient selection and education, my patients have been pleased with their results.  Ultherapy is not the same as a facelift,  but for many patients it is an excellent option for skin lifting and tightening and requires no downtime.  In the future, I expect more patients will be interested in additional treatments with Ultherapy since the results can offer further improvement than with a single treatment alone.   

Ulthera is a nonsurgical treatment FDA cleared to  lift and tighten tissue to the face, neck and décolleté.  The treatment stimulates the body’s own collagen synthesis and results are observed gradually.  Optimal results are typically seen approximately 4-6 months post treatment.  Obtaining three dimensional photos before and after treatment offers the patient and provider an excellent tool to measure progress objectively.  Treatment by a highly trained provider as well as appropriate patient selection are imperative for optimal outcomes.