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
 

My patients begin to see improvement usually in the first month.  However, changes will continue with improvement for up to 6 months.

Most patients report to see and feel a tightening affect immediately after the procedure however, the results are not evident for generally three months post treatment and continue to improve.

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.

If you are a good candidate and proper technique was used, you should see some result in 3 months.  Do not expect a result like facelift because it is not meant to be.

Thank you for the question. After your Ultherapy Treatment, you may see some initial results, but the ultimate results will take place over 2-3 months, as your body naturally regenerates collagen. Since the procedure stimulates your own collagen production, how long the results last really depends on you. Results can last 1.5-2 years and you can help maintain your more youthful look by scheduling a touch-up Ultherapy treatment on an annual basis.

Hello,

Thank you for your question. It usually takes 3-6 months to see full results. The Ulthera treatment stimulates collagen growth. It will grow your collagen for a full 6 months! Most people start to see results in 3 months,  but they have full results in 6. Good luck!

Ultherapy treatments stimulate your body to produce collagen in response to the treatment.  The collagen production is what creates the tightening and lifting.  Each person produces a different amount of collagen in response and it takes different people different amounts of time to create the collagen.  In general, it takes 3-4 months for your body to create the collagen.  Some people's bodies work faster and others are slower but if the treatment was done properly, you should see a result around that time. 

Ultherapy works by rebuilding collagen
production, so it does not produce instantaneous results. Generally, results
can be seen after around 3 months, with improvement continuing for up to 6
months. Be patient, and you should see results over time.

I would give Ulthera results 3-6 months for the full effect. If tailored for each patient Ulthera can provide beautiful results. I believe it depends on how the patient is treated, the number of pulses delivered and where the pulses are strategically placed. Ulthera is one of the few procedures I can solidly recommend to my patients to both lift and tighten skin on the face, and body, and can be started earlier to even prevent the signs of aging.