Ultherapy delivers micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) energy deep within the structural layers of the skin without causing a disruption to the skins surface. This in turn stimulates the body’s tissue repair process leading to the production of new collagen and elastin fibres, leading to a gradual lifting and tightening effect.

Collagen and elastin can be seen as the building blocks within our skin, giving it that much needed support, strength and stability. Special cells within our body called fibroblasts produce collagen, these decline with age and also become less efficient. Elastin is a highly elastic protein that allows your skin to spring back into shape once stretched or contracted. As we age our skin declines in both collagen and elastin leading to the visible signs of ageing including lines, wrinkles, sagging and increased skin laxity.

The procedure time will depend on the areas been treated. As a guide a face or neck procedure can take around 60-90 minutes. A décolletage or brow lift treatment can take around 30 minutes.

You may see some initial lift immediately post treatment due to the contraction of pre-existing collagen, however true results will gradually occur over 2-3 months following the procedure as the growth of new collagen and elastin is gradually stimulated. Results can continue to improve for up to 6 to 12 months post procedure.

For most people undergoing Ultherapy a single session is all that is required. Prior to treatment a full consultation will be carried out by our Nurse Practitioner, this will be to determine the degree of skin laxity, volume loss, facial ageing and lifestyle. The results will also be determined by the patient’s biological response to micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) energy and the individuals own collagen stimulating process. On rare occasions an individual may require a further treatment at 6 months. As our skin continues to age future top up treatments are recommended to keep pace of the body’s natural ageing process.

A suitable candidate for Ultherapy will have mild to moderate skin laxity where the skin is starting to feel less firm or tight. Noticeable signs may include a lowered brow, jowl formation, sagging of skin around the neck or under the chin and that general feeling that the skin is not as firm as it used to be. Ultherapy is also indicated for the chest. If you are concerned about lines and wrinkles in this area then you may also benefit from treatment. For patients with more extensive skin laxity combination therapy including the use of dermal fillers or additional Ultherapy treatments may be required to achieve optimal results. This will all be discussed at consultation with our Nurse Practitioner.

Contraindications to treatment are rare, however a detailed review of your medical history is carried out consultation to ensure your suitability.

Following treatment redness will normally disappear within a few hours. Temporary side effects can include swelling, tenderness, tingling. Less common side effects may include bruising and a temporary numbness to small areas on the skin. As with any medical cosmetic procedure other less common side effects can occur. These will all be discussed during consultation with our Nurse Practitioner.

Pain threshold vary from person to person. In order for Ultherapy to be effective we must heat the deep layers of the skin. This will give rise to a feeling of accumulation of heat under the skin. You will only feel the discomfort in the treatment zone whilst the micro- focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) is been delivered. Post treatment some of our patients have described this sensation as having a feeling of sunburn under the skin. Pain relief can be taken prior to treatment, and our nurses are very good at helping you to manage any discomfort.

Immediately prior to treatment the area will be marked out into treatment zones and an ultrasound gel will be applied. Ultrasound visualisation of the skin will then be carried out in order to determine the treatment depths that the micro focused ultrasound energy will need to be delivered. This will ensure accuracy and precision of you treatment, resulting in optimal results – something very unique to Ultherapy and one of the reasons it has become the signature treatment Staffordshire Skin & Laser Clinic.

While results will vary between individuals, post treatment experiences may be as follows.

• An instant feeling of lifting due to the contraction of existing collagen,
• Over 2-3 months a gradual lifting and tightening effect due to the formation on new collagen and elastin fibres
• A significant lifting and tightening within 180 days of a single treatment of micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) with Ultherapy
• Lifting effects that can continue for over a year
• As Ultherapy is a non-surgical treatment you can resume normal activates and lifestyle immediately post treatment without significant downtime.

To date over 1 million Ultherapy treatments have been carried out worldwide. All practitioners within clinic has received extensive procedural training so that you can feel confident that you are in safe and experienced hands. Ultherapy is the only skin lifting and tightening procedure that allows for visualisation of the deep skin layers allowing for accuracy and precision of treatment. Ultherapy is also the only micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) technology to be reviewed and cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration and CE mark certified in the EU, the bodies responsible for regulating medical devices. Here at Staffordshire Skin & Laser Clinic we are very excited to be the only clinic in Staffordshire to currently offer this treatment.

Brow Lift – £350
Crows Feet – £350
Under Eyes £350
Lower Face – £1600
Neck – £1200
Lower Face & Neck – £2500
Full Face – £2400
Full Face & Neck – £3000

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Staffordshire Skin & Laser Clinic is currently the ONLY clinic to offer Ultherapy in Staffordshire. For a consultation today. 

At Staffordshire Skin & Laser Clinic a £25 booking fee is required to secure your consultation. This is redeemable against any treatments or products purchased within 6 months.