Ultherapy® is the anti-ageing solution you’ve been looking for. Receiving the accolade of ‘Best Skin Tightening Device’ at the prestigious AMWC Aesthetic Medicine Awards in 2022, the treatment is now acknowledged as the new gold standard by many experts. Non-surgical skin tightening serves as an alternative to the traditional facelift, with three distinctive benefits at the source of its popularity – an unrivalled lifting effect in treatments as short as 30 minutes, no downtime and long-lasting results that improve over time. What’s not to love?
The Role Of Structural Proteins
Collagen and elastin are the two main structural proteins found within the skin. Although they are closely linked, they serve opposing functions. The role of collagen is to provide rigidity and support, whereas elastin creates flexibility and enables the skin to bounce back. Elastin only accounts for around 2% of the total protein in the dermal layer of the skin, whereas collagen makes up over 75%.
The production of these crucial skin components naturally slows down with age, however, UV exposure, pollution and lifestyle choices, such as smoking and diet, can accelerate the process. Elastin production rapidly declines following puberty, with existing strands calcifying and hardening over time, which reduces the skin’s ability to stretch. Around the age of 20, our collagen levels begin to deplete by around 1% per year. As structural proteins diminish, the first signs of ageing may appear, including fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.
How Does Ultherapy® Work?
Ultherapy® is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that seeks to stimulate collagen and elastin production. As the handheld device passes over the target area, ultrasound energy penetrates the skin, converting to heat and triggering the body’s healing response. Over the following 12 weeks, collagen and elastin levels increase, rejuvenating the skin with natural-looking results.
The machine has multiple attachments to treat at a superficial, medium and deep level. Unlike other non-surgical skin tightening treatments, Ultherapy® reaches the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), which is the layer of tissue targeted during surgical facelifts. Thermal energy causes the SMAS to contract and shrink, reducing sagging skin. Like traditional ultrasound practices, such as during pregnancy, live imagery appears on the device. This allows practitioners to view the SMAS layer clearly, ensuring precise locations are targeted.
The Benefits Of Non-surgical Skin Tightening
This procedure is both preventative and reactive to the ageing process. By increasing collagen and elastin production, existing fine lines and sagging skin are subtly corrected over time and new signs of ageing are fended off. The procedure is non-invasive, which substantially reduces any risks or side effects. Most clients report mild discomfort (if any) during the treatment and any redness or tingling quickly subsides. Non-surgical skin tightening treatments require absolutely no downtime post-procedure, allowing you to resume your normal daily activities immediately.
Book Your Appointment At Meyer Clinic
The popularity of Ultherapy® at Meyer Clinic continues to grow each year. The visible results stemming from increased collagen production are all the promotion the treatment requires, with new clients signing up for consultations almost every day. To join our growing number of happy customers, call 01243 771455 or complete our online enquiry form.
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