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Ultherapy®

Ultherapy®

Pleasant appearances can open doors of opportunities both on the professional and social front. Ultherapy® uses time-tested ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin naturally and restore skin's elasticity and youthful appearance without surgery, putting the bounce back into the skin and your confidence.

First, is it called Ulthera or Ultherapy®?

Ulthera is the device, and Ultherapy is the treatment.

WHAT IS Ultherapy®?

Ultherapy® is FDA-cleared to treat saggy cheeks and jowls, address skin laxity, "turkey neck", droopy eyelids, lines, and wrinkles on the décolletage.

It uses sound energy — tried-and-true ultrasound — which has unique properties that allow it to bypass the skin surface to treat depths not matched by any other non-invasive cosmetic device.

This non-invasive skin lifting treatment that uses high-intensity micro-focused ultrasound with real-time visualisation (MFU-V) can also smooth out lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. Ultherapy® stimulates collagen production in the skin's foundation, resulting in a clinically significant lift of tissue over two to three months, which continues to show results for up to half a year.

Ultherapy® has also received the European CE mark for non-invasive dermatological sculpting and lifting of the upper face, lower face, neck, and décolletage.

Amaris B. Clinic is one of Singapore's certified medical providers to offer authentic Ultherapy® treatment.

IS HIFU THE SAME AS ULTHERAPY®?

Many people think that High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound and Ultherapy® are the same treatment, but it is not true. Unlike HIFU, Ultherapy® has the added benefit of real-time imaging and Micro focused Ultrasound technology. Additionally, HIFU and Ultherapy® use different types of ultrasound beams.

ADVANTAGES OF USING MICRO-FOCUSED ULTRASOUND WITH VISUALISATION (MFU-V)

It combines MFU with high-resolution ultrasound imaging so that the doctor can see the layers of tissue and ensure that the energy is being delivered to the correct layer to produce the desired result.

A study called "Micro focused ultrasound with visualisation: Consensus on safety and review of energy-based devices" concludes that "the independent test results of MFU-V/HIFU devices and the consensus panel conclusions provide strong support that real-time visualisation and the capability to detect coupling, features found only in MFU-V, help prevent complications and enhance the safety and effectiveness of energy-based devices.

The independent evaluation also revealed that MFU-V has several additional features that play key roles in safety and clinical effectiveness, including uniformity of TCPs, tight thermal regulation, large focal gain, and short beam length, that were not found collectively in any of the HIFU devices."[1]

HOW DOES Ultherapy® WORK?

Collagen, a natural protein, keeps skin firm, toned and youthful. Our skin loses its strength to ageing and gravity.

The treatment uses micro-focused high-intensity ultrasound to penetrate your skin at a depth of 5 millimetres. The ultrasound energy is said to heat the targeted tissue, believed to trigger the body's regenerative response and jumpstart a natural process known as neocollagenesis, where the body produces fresh collagen. This gently and gradually lifts the skin and makes it supple again. As the ultrasound energy targets deep into the skin layers, the skin's surface will not be disturbed.

Unlike surgeries and other technologies, Ultherapy® bypasses the skin surface and causes no adverse effect on surrounding tissues.

What can I expect during treatment?

During your consultation, discuss your concerns and objectives with Dr Ivan Puah. He will also be assessing your clinical condition and advise accordingly.

During the treatment, Dr Ivan Puah will use ultrasound imaging to determine the best placement of the treatment energy. As the ultrasound energy is delivered, you will feel tiny bursts of energy deposited into the skin. This sensation is said to indicate that the collagen-building process has been initiated. The discomfort levels will vary from person to person.

ANY DOWNTIME WITH Ultherapy®?

There is no downtime, and normal activities can be resumed after treatment.

IS Ultherapy® SAFE?

Ultherapy® is safe and effective, ideal for both women and men, with over 1,750,000 treatments performed worldwide. The safety and efficacy of Ultherapy® have been established through published clinical studies.

With almost 2 million Ultherapy® treatments performed globally, this treatment has been rigorously tested for safety. Its efficacy has also been proven through clinical studies that have been published in many journals.

HOW MANY ULTHERAPY® TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

In general, one treatment is usually required for most patients. However, some patients may benefit from additional treatments based on the degree of skin laxity and how our body responds to ultrasound energy and the collagen-building process.
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Future Ultherapy® treatments can help keep up with our body's natural ageing process. Because this treatment boosts collagen and elastin production, it will lift and firm skin so you can look younger as you grow older.

When will I be able to see results?

New collagen works to lift the skin from within. The effect continues to improve for three to six months and can last a year or more.

CAN ULTHERAPY® BE USED TO LIFT THE BROWS?

Ultherapy® is approved by the US FDA as the world's first non-invasive brow lift procedure. This recognition was given after clinical studies have proven that its micro-focused high-intensity focused ultrasound with real-time imaging technology can lift an average of 1.7mm to 1.99 mm[2] of the brow in just one session.

IMPROVEMENT OF LINES & WRINKLES ON THE DÉCOLLETAGE

Many patients are now paying more attention to the often neglected area, the decolletage. Crepey skin on the decolletage is caused by skin laxity due to a decrease in collagen production in the body, dry skin and sun-damaged skin. This results in lines and wrinkles on the chest area that lends an aged appearance. To revert this, Ultherapy® has shown visible and significant results within 90 to 180 days post-treatment[3], [4].

Are there any side effects?

Your skin might appear flushed, but the redness should disappear in a few hours. Some patients may experience tingling, tenderness to the touch, or even slight swelling, bruising, or numbness, but these side effects are temporary.

How much does an Ultherapy® procedure cost?

The cost of an Ultherapy® procedure is based on the areas to be treated. Please schedule a consultation appointment for more accurate pricing information.

Can Ultherapy® replace a facelift?

Ultherapy® is a non-surgical face lifting procedure that treats the deep skin layers to stimulate collagen production, tightening your skin from within. Collagen is an essential scaffold protein that provides the skin's foundation of elasticity and firmness. The quality of your skin's collagen plays a critical role in achieving the desired results. It is not the same treatment as a surgical facelift.

Can we consume or apply protein/collagen to replace the collagen loss in our skin?

Unfortunately, collagen soup, powder, supplements, drinks, or skincare products do absolutely nothing to your skin. Our bodies cannot absorb the collagen we eat or apply to replenish the lost collagen in our skin as the molecules are too big to be able to enter our bloodstream or skin.

Every protein we eat needs to be broken down into amino acids before our body can absorb and benefit from its goodness. But we cannot know how much of the absorbed amino acid goes directly to the skin.

How does Ultherapy® differ from laser treatments?

Ultherapy® increases the collagen quantity in the skin naturally and from within. It is an FDA-approved non-invasive skin tightening treatment using ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production. Ultherapy® targets the dermis and underlying fibromuscular layer that holds the skin in place without needles, cutting or disturbing its surface. No downtime is required after an Ultherapy® session.

Ultherapy® helps you to:

• Lift and tighten the skin naturally on your brows, neck, and under the chin.

• Achieve a fresher and more youthful look

• Improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the decolletage

• Stimulate the growth of new collagen deep within your skin

Lasers treat the superficial skin layers, usually for skin
rejuvenation and not skin lifting treatment. You can combine Ultherapy® with skin lasers since they use different technologies to treat various skin issues.

Does Ultherapy® melt fat?

No. In actuality, the lifting and tightening of their skin may make a thin face appear a little more narrow.

How to spot a fake Ultherapy® machine

Before you book your consultation appointment date, please ensure and note that:

• only medical doctors can perform Ultherapy® treatments

• the clinic you chose is one of the authentic Ultherapy® medical providers by Official Ultherapy® Singapore. Check out ultherapysg.com to search for a registered clinic Only genuine devices are listed on this website.
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Beware of cheap deals and discounted treatments too! If your treatment is heavily discounted, question its authenticity. Some things are just too good to be true!

Is Ultherapy® worth it?

Wanting to proceed with Ultherapy® is a personal decision. It is a practical, safe, and clinically proven solution to treat skin laxity and stimulate collagen production.

If you have tried various methods to address signs of skin ageing and laxity but are not achieving the result you yearn for, we welcome you to schedule a consultation with Dr Ivan Puah to understand how Ultherapy® can help you to address your concerns.

REFERENCE

[1] Pavicic T, Ballard Jr, Bykovskaya T, Corduff N, Hirano C, Park Jy, Saromytskaya A, Sevi J, Vasconcelos S. Micro Focused Ultrasound With Visualisation: Consensus On Safety And Review Of Energy-Based Devices. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Feb;21(2):636-647. DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14666. Epub 2021 Dec 24. PMID: 34951735.

[2] Alam M, White Le, Martin N, Witherspoon J, Yoo S, West Dp. Ultrasound Tightening Of Facial And Neck Skin: A Rater-Blinded Prospective Cohort Study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Feb;62(2):262-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.06.039. PMID: 20115948.

[3] Fabi Sg, Massaki A, Eimpunth S, Pogoda J, Goldman Mp. Evaluation Of Micro-Focused Ultrasound With Visualisation For Lifting, Tightening, And Wrinkle Reduction Of The Décolletage. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013 Dec;69(6):965-71. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.06.045. Epub 2013 Sep 17. PMID: 24054759.

[4] Fabi Sg, Goldman Mp, Dayan Sh, Gold Mh, Kilmer Sl, Hornfeldt Cs. A Prospective Multicenter Pilot Study Of The Safety And Efficacy Of Micro-Focused Ultrasound With Visualisation For Improving Lines And Wrinkles Of The Décolleté. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Mar;41(3):327-35. DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000322. PMID: 25705947.

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