While a 70 year old may not get as equally strong of a collagen response as someone in their 40's, its equally true that a mature patient is likely to heal more slowly from surgery compared to a younger patient. Nonetheless, age alone is not a contraindication to Ultherapy™ or to facelift surgery.
A patient who has maintained a healthy and balanced diet and minimized sun exposure will see greater results with Ultherapy, regardless of age. Skin laxity is something we all experience throughout our lives as we age.
Patients who have cystic acne, open wounds, or implants in the area to be treated should not be treated.
There is no best age to get Ultherapy, as it can be used to treat the signs of aging at any age. However, it is most effective in those who have already begun to see the signs of aging, such as wrinkles and sagging skin. On average, people who get this treatment are about 35-60 years old.
The best patient is the client with loose, crepey skin without too much muscular attachment. We recommend Thermage to clients from 35 to 70 years of age. A client who is 50 will receive a better outcome in comparison to a client is 70 because collagen becomes less responsive as we age.
Whereas Ultherapy utilises ultrasound heat to stimulate collagen renewal deep within the skin, Thermage uses radiofrequency energy to kickstart collagen production in superficial skin layers. The primary goal of each technique is slightly different, but collagen renewal is their simultaneous raison d'etre.
Further, you may not be a good candidate for this ultherapy treatment if you have extremely lax skin or significant sun damage. You don't need to determine whether to use this treatment on your own. During your initial consultation, we will analyze your skin and talk about your overall health.
Potential Risks and Side Effects of Ultherapy
Your skin may appear slightly red or flushed immediately following treatment, but this should lessen within a few hours. You may notice some mild swelling in the days after the procedure.
How Long Will My Results Last After Ultherapy®? The collagen-tightening effects of Ultherapy® can produce long-lasting results. Many people benefit from a touch-up treatment every one to two years. Others may see results last five years or more.
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.
Cost of Ultherapy
Compared to other non-invasive “facial” procedures Ultherapy can seem expensive. The average cost for the procedure ranges between $2000-$4000 for a full-face therapy and can increase or decrease depending on the parts of the body to be treated.
The only reason a patient would not have a response is if their tissue can not create enough new collagen (mainly due to age and sun damage). If your skin looks younger than your age, then you might still be an excellent candidate for Ultherapy.
Seeing the Final Results
After another month or two, you will look five years younger and feel unimaginably better about yourself. The final results of your treatment typically last two years. Even though this treatment boosts collagen production, your skin continues to age.
For this group age 65 to 85 I recommend a combination of hyaluronic acid gel filler and or Sculptra or Poly-L-lactic acid for volumisation and collagen restimulation.
Known for her ageless beauty, Aniston has openly shared her love for Ultherapy, even posting a video of herself undergoing the treatment.
Because this treatment uses ultrasound energy to trigger skin tightening, patients will feel a heating sensation and tingling below the dermis.
As we age, collagen decreases, and Ultherapy can help by prompting the skin to produce more of this natural protein. This leads to skin tightening over time, offering a more youthful look for the neck and reduced jowls.
The bottom line:
Overall, Ultherapy is a great option for anyone who wants to correct mild to moderate brow drooping or has a desire for subtle lifting without surgery, says Dr. Rogers. And even though it's pricey and painful, the fact that the results can last for years makes it worth considering, IMO.
Most patients will need only one session of roughly an hour in length. In a few cases, an additional session may be helpful to start collagen production, but this is not usually necessary. The key ingredient is time, as the body will need several weeks to complete the entire process.
Sofwave can be a more cost-effective and quicker alternative to Ultherapy. Ultherapy sessions vary from 30 minutes to 90 minutes based on the treatment area. Thermage targets a broader range of body areas than Ultherapy.
Ultherapy PRIME is the latest ultrasound technology with real-time imaging that provides a truly personalized and long-lasting* lift where it's most beneficial for each patient.