As we age, our skin loses the firmness & tightness present in youth. We tend to characterize "old skin" as being saggy & having wrinkles. Ultherapy® is the only non-invasive FDA approved treatment available today that is indicated to lift the brow. Clinical studies by Ulthera® have shown significant results when the cheeks, jawline & neck were treated as well, resulting in an overall lifted, rejuvenated look.
Ultherapy® harnesses the power of ultrasound which, when focused on the underlying muscle layer, causes "thermal coagulation points" of heat, or TSP's. These TSP's are what ultimately causes the body to produce its own collagen, resulting in a "lift" of the area(s) treated. The procedure is unique in that there is virtually no "social downtime" immediately following the procedure, with little to no disruption of your daily routine. This makes Ultherapy® ideal for those with busy lifestyles & hectic schedules, who may not be ready for a traditional lift, or who cannot fit some recovery time into their lives.
Dr. Marotta uses this latest technology in customizing your treatment to fit your specific needs. Most patients require only one treatment to achieve the desired result, and the treatment can be repeated if desired in 3 months to 1 year for increased lifting. You should see results last from 1-2 years following Ultherapy®. The entire treatment takes about a hour.
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Reasons for having Ultherapy:
- Patients showing the beginning signs of laxity
- You want to stay "one step ahead" of the aging process
- Those who are noticing a lowered brow & some excess eyelid skin
- Patients with some "droop" to the cheek
- At this time, your lifestyle doesn't allow for any of the downtime associated with a surgical procedure
- Those who have some laxity to the jowls & neck
- Any patient who wants to "freshen up" a prior surgical procedure
General Procedure:
A detailed pre-procedure consultation will be performed & pre-procedural photographs will be taken. We recomend that you take 4 Advil or Motrin one hour prior to your scheduled treatment time. The waves of ultrasound are targeted to address specific muscle groups & facial regions. A cool ultrasound gel is applied to the treatment area. As the energy is being delivered, you will feel some heat build underneath the skin. As you become acquainted with the sensation, we will continue to monitor you for discomfort & may briefly massage each area before moving on to the next. A series of two passes is made in each area which delivers energy at different depths for optimal results.
Recovery
Immediately after your Ultherapy® treatment, you may feel a mild to moderate sunburn-like sensation. Do not apply ice or cool compresses since the heat that is generated by the treatment is stimulating the collagen formation. Occasionally you may have minor swelling which can last from 2-24 hours. Hydrocortisone cream and/or Aloe gel may also help. Mild redness may also occur but resolves in 2-3 days. Make-up and your regular skin care regimen may be resumed immediately post-therapy if there is no significant redness. You may return to your regular activities and work without any downtime. You will notice some soreness & tenderness in the area(s) treated for up to 4 weeks. You will be able to see some improvement immediately following the treatment, but continued improvement will be seen for up to 1.5 years.
Avoid exfoliating products (eg: glycolic acid) for 1 week following your procedure. Be sure to use a broad-spectrum sunblock daily with an SPF of 30 or greater & containing Zinc Oxide &/or Titanium Dioxide to prevent swelling & discomfort.
Visit www.Ulthera.com &/or www.MarottaMD.com for more information on Ultherapy®.
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