As we age, collagen and elastin production naturally decline, leading to skin laxity, softening of the jawline, and loss of firmness in the face and neck. Ultherapy is the most established treatment for patients looking for non-invasive options that can help tighten and rejuvenate the skin with little to no downtime.
What Is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production. By delivering precise ultrasound energy beneath the skin’s surface, Ultherapy creates controlled thermal stimulation in deeper layers of tissue without disrupting the skin above. Over time, this process encourages the production of new collagen, helping to lift, tighten, and firm the skin naturally.
What Areas Can Ultherapy Treat?
Ultherapy is commonly used to address:
- Mild to moderate skin laxity of the face
- Sagging along the jawline
- Loose skin beneath the chin
- Neck laxity
- Drooping brows
- Fine lines and wrinkles on the décolletage
Results develop gradually as new collagen forms, with continued improvement often seen over several months.
How Is Ultherapy Different from Sofwave?
Both Ultherapy and Sofwave utilize ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen production and improve skin firmness. However, the treatments deliver energy at different depths within the skin.
Sofwave primarily targets the mid-dermis, making it a viable option for improving skin texture, fine lines, and early signs of aging.
Ultherapy, on the other hand, is capable of reaching deeper structural layers that are typically addressed during surgical lifting procedures. It is the only non-invasive procedure FDA-cleared to lift the skin of the neck, under the chin, and the brow while also improving lines and wrinkles on the chest.
For patients whose primary concern is skin laxity and lifting, many experienced providers prefer Ultherapy because of its ability to target deeper tissue planes and provide a more comprehensive lifting effect.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Ultherapy is often ideal for patients who are beginning to notice:
- A less defined jawline
- Mild jowling
- Loose skin beneath the chin
- Neck laxity
- Early brow descent
The best candidates typically have mild to moderate skin laxity and want a natural-looking improvement without surgery or significant downtime.
The NicholsMD Approach
At NicholsMD, every treatment plan begins with a comprehensive consultation and facial assessment. Because no two faces age the same way, we customize treatment recommendations based on your anatomy, degree of skin laxity, and long-term aesthetic goals.
For some patients, Ultherapy may be the ideal choice. For others, a combination of collagen-stimulating treatments, injectables, lasers, or energy-based devices may provide the most elegant and natural-looking outcome.
The best way to determine which treatment is right for you is through a personalized consultation with Dr. Nichols and our team of experts.