Ultherapy Skin Lifting

Ultherapy is a skin lifting and firming treatment that non-surgically lifts and tightens skin tissue around the brow, neck, under the chin and even the décolletage. It works with ultrasound technology, which stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin deep within the skin. This energy triggers a natural response under the skin, jump starting the regenerative process that produces fresh, new collagen.

Reference:

Laubach, HJ, et al. Intense focused ultrasound: evaluation of a new treatment modality for precise microcoagulation within the skin. Dermatological surgery 2008. 34(5): 727-34.

At Dermedica, Dr Teh is using a new improved protocol for Ultherapy. The initial protocol for ultherapy was painful because the ultrasound pulses were delivered at a very high energy. The new improved more comfortable protocol is delivering pulses at lower energy but multiple passes are given. Comfort levels can vary from person to person. To make the treatment more comfortable, some of our clients choose to apply numbing cream and take oral pain medication.

The cost of Ultherapy depends on the degree of laxity and the number areas to be treated. Treatment price starts from $1499.

Ultherapy® stimulates collagen production by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the skin’s foundation layer typically addressed in cosmetic surgery—without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. As it takes time for collagen to regenerate, tighten and mature, the result is gradual. *Clinical studies have shown that result continues to improve over time. The rapdity and degree of improvement may vary between individuals. Although the vast majority of patients will have a noticeable improvement, some patients may not benefit from this treatment. As with all medical procedures, there are individual variations. Hence it is important to have a thorough discussion with an experienced cosmetic doctor before you proceed.

Contact Dr Teh at [email protected] or call 92051995 for more information about Ultherapy.

*References:

1) Oni.G, Hoxworth. R. Teotia. S, Brown. S, Kenkel. J. Evaluation of a Microfocused Ultrasound System for Improving Skin Laxity and Tightening in the Lower Face-Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2014 July 2

2) Sasaki GH, Tevez A. Clinical efficacy and safety of focused image ultrasonography: a 2 year experience. Aesthetic Surgery J 2012; 32: 601-12

3) Alam M, White LE, Martin N, et al. Ultrasoun tightening of facial and neck skin: a rater-blinded prospective cohort study. American Academy of Dermatology; Vol 62(2): 262-69

Careful patient selection by an experienced cosmetic phyician allows for the safe and effective use of Ultherapy. Although Ultherapy has been proven to be very safe, it is possible that some side effects may occur. Some patients experience slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch – which are usually mild and temporary in nature. In a moniority of patients temporary bruising or small areas of numbness may occur.

Contact Dr Teh at [email protected] or call 92051995 for more information about Ultherapy.

Reference:

1) Review of the Safety Profile for Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualisation-Hitchcock. T, Dobke. M-Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 13, 329-335

2) Sasaki GH, Tevez A. Clinical efficacy and safety of focused image ultrasonography: a 2 year experience. Aesthetic Surgery J 2012; 32: 601-12

3) Chan NP, Shek SY, Yu CS et al. Safety study of transcutaneous intense focused ultrasound for non invasive skin tightening in Asians. Lasers Surgery Med 20122; 43: 366-75

Your skin might appear flushed at first, but the redness should disappear within a few hours.

Ultherapy is FDA approved for eyebrow lifting, neck lifting and decolletage treatment

Dr Teh is experienced in treatments with Ultherapy, Exilis and Thermage.

Ultherapy tightens and lifts the skin using focused ultrasound. The energy of the ultrasound does not mark the surface of the skin but releases the energy precisely at a depth of 4.5mm, 3mm and 1.5mm into the skin. The precise delivery of ultrasound energy at these intervals are important to ensure lifting and tightening in the correct zone. So there is no heating on the surface of the skin., hence the minimal downtime.

Ultherapy is the only device in the market that can accurately visualise the depth of the skin we want to target to lift and tighten. The visuals built in the Ultherapy technology makes this device a safer option than other skin tightening devices because it avoids transferring ultrasound energy blindly into your skin. This is the only TGA-registered device using ultrasound indicated for skin lighting with real-time imaging of your skin during treatment.

Thermage uses monopolar radiofrequency heat which is the same radiofrequency energy as Exilis skin tightening. Thermage energy is delivered in a pulse like fashion and the energy has to be transferred from the surface of the skin to the deeper underlying structure for tissue tightening. Due to the pulse like nature of the delivery system of Thermage (despite the cooling tip), it can be very painful due to is stop start pulsing delivery.

Exilis uses the same monopolar radiofrequency energy as Thermage but it emits the energy in a continous fashion, which allows your skin to adjust to the slow rise in temperature. Hence most people find the Exilis treatment more tolerable. The more heat you can tolerate the better heating of the underlying structure the better the result.

A major difference between Exilis and Thermage (both radiofrequency devices) and Ultherapy (focused ultrasound energy), is Ultherapy can deliver the energy directly to the underlying target tissue without heating the surface of the skin. Hence Ultherapy has less downtime compared to Exilis and Thermage.

Contact Dr Teh at [email protected] or 92051995 for more information.

Benefits of Ultherapy:

• Non-invasive, non-surgical treatment
• There are NO needles
• Gradual results for a natural looking ‘face lift’ – people will notice the difference but, they won’t know you’ve had work done.

Ultherapy Results:

• A Higher Brow
• A Tighter Neck
• A Lift Under the Chin
• A Smoother Chest

Dr Joanna Teh has over 16 years experience in using radiofrequency technology. In 2006 she started using Thermage skin tightening. Dr Teh understands the importance of keeping the skin firm and tight to maintain the youthful look. This is the reason why Dr Teh has added Ultherapy to Dermedica’s treatment menu to offer her clients in Perth the latest and the best skin tightening and lifting device.

Result with Ultherapy treatments may be operator dependent. Hence a combination of experience, training and technique will maximise the chances of having a successful outcome. Dr Teh understands how to select the right candidate for this treatment and using the correct advanced technique to give you a natural younger looking result. So before you have your Ultherapy treatment make an appointment with Dr Joanna Teh to discuss honestly about her experience and result with Ultherapy and the other skin tightening treatments we have at Dermedica.