RF microneedling can penetrate the skin at a much deeper level than Ultherapy treatments. The more impressive depth of penetration makes it a much more effective treatment for things like deeper wrinkles, acne scars and other types of common skin imperfections.
Thermage – the dermis to the subcutaneous fat layer
However, it covers a wider area of the body and delivers a greater volume of energy in one session when compared to Ultherapy.
In the hands of an experienced physician, laser treatments can often provide quicker, more dramatic, and longer-lasting results than microneedling treatments.
Ultherapy® and Vivace™ RF microneedling are both highly effective, and you may even achieve your best results with a combination treatment.
What Are The Cons Of Ultherapy? The major disadvantages of Ultherapy mostly arise from variations in the technique and skill of the practitioner. There is the danger of a botched procedure: this could result in permanent side effects that could worsen the patient's appearance post-procedure.
Ultherapy Side Effects
Muscle deterioration. Scarring. Fat atrophy that can result in a sunken facial appearance. Vision loss.
The longevity of ultherapy results depends on several factors, including your age at the time you receive treatment and how well you care for your skin and overall health. On average, the results of treatment last two years.
In most cases, you want to use injectables after you have Ultherapy done. This will result in the best look for your skin. However, injectables are safe to use before the Ultherapy procedure is performed if you want. Again, Ultherapy results might not be seen for three months, and even upwards of six months.
While both technologies have synergistic actions, each has strengths for certain treatments: Both, HIFU and Microneedling RF (not Monopolar RF) produce skin tightening. HIFU produces more lifting: neck, décolletage, eyebrows. Microneedling RF is more effective to treat acne scars ,wrinkles, or large pores.
We strongly recommend that our clients receive Ultherapy once a year as part of their regular skincare routine to keep results consistent. That's because this revolutionary non-surgical facelift encourages your body to produce new, healthy collagen, and this takes between several weeks and several months.
The short answer is yes – it works on older skin, it works on younger skin and it works on any skin type. Before you start your microneedling session, make sure you have cleaned your skin properly. This helps to avoid infections and other health risks.
Skin damage is a risk that commonly occurs with microneedling devices. The damage may include bleeding, bruising, redness, tightness, itching and peeling, and these typically go away without any treatment after a few days or weeks.
It is a good idea to start this type of treatment in your 20's or 30's so that the boost in collagen production is more significant. This is going to train the skin to produce collagen regularly and keep your skin looking younger longer.
Laser resurfacing This is the most effective procedure for tightening loose skin. Unlike the laser treatment described above, this procedure requires some downtime. You'll need to stay home for 5 to 7 days. Laser resurfacing also gives you the fastest results.
You can maximize your Ultherapy results by working with your dermatologist to begin a customized skin care program designed to stimulate collagen fiber formation in the layers of your skin and exfoliate the surface of your skin. Small follow-up Ultherapy sessions can also be used to maintain results over time.
The best age for Ultherapy is left to the discretion of anyone seeking to improve mid - moderate skin laxity. However, most candidates begin in their mid 30s to 40s.
Energy-Based Treatments
RF skin tightening combined with RF microneedling is highly effective at diminishing the appearance of sagging jowls.
Experts recommend neuromodulators such as Botox when patients have issues with moderate to severe wrinkles and folds. Microneedling is a better option for those whose aesthetic concerns are caused by reduced collagen production, sun damage, and other skin-damaging factors.
Some people may experience slight swelling and redness right after their treatment. Which will usually disappear quickly. The treatment area may also feel slightly sensitive for a week. Hifu is most suitable for mild to moderate skin laxity.
The majority of patients only need one treatment; however, some may benefit from more than one treatment, depending on how much skin laxity they have and their body's own biological response to the ultrasound and the collagen-building process. Follow-up Ultherapy treatments each year may help maintain results.
Treatment with Ultherapy at regular intervals can slow aging in the face and potentially delay the need for facelift, neck lift, or brow lift surgery later on. The results from your initial treatment may last a year or more; we recommend periodic treatments with Ultherapy to help maintain your results.
Generally, the effects of this Ultherapy treatment last about 6 months or so, which is around the time when collagen production will return to its natural state and signs of aging will again become noticeable.
Never Too Old for Ulthera
In fact, a person with healthy skin in her 60s may respond better to Ulthera than a smoker or sun bather in her 40s or 50s. Smoking and sun damage both weaken skin elasticity, compromising Ulthera results.
Does Ultherapy melt fat? No. Sometimes people with thin faces feel that they have lost volume from their Ultherapy treatment. In actuality, the lifting and tightening of their skin may make a thin face appear a little more narrow.
Do you have bags under your eyes? Ultherapy is a non-surgical treatment using ultrasound waves to tighten the skin and is one of the only treatments safe enough to be used under the eyes. The treatment can tighten skin that has become lax and can also reduce and eliminate aging signs.