Ultherapy® in Wesley Chapel, FL
Do you find yourself in front of the mirror, gently pulling back your skin and searching for the younger you underneath? At Qvita Health and Wellness, Peggy Demetriou, ARNP, FNP-BC, and her team offer the innovative Ultherapy® skin tightening system, an FDA-cleared, non-surgical treatment that lifts and firms the brow, chin, neck, and chest for patients throughout Wesley Chapel.
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What Happens to My Skin as I Age?
One of the main drivers of aging is the loss of collagen and elastin, the proteins largely responsible for skin’s elasticity and tone. This gradual loss is natural, but it accelerates with age, especially for women going through menopause, although both men and women lose structural support over time.
Add years of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, and the damage compounds. UV radiation breaks down skin cells, and without enough collagen for support, skin begins to sag and wrinkle. Learn more about loose and sagging skin.
How Does Ultherapy Work?
While lasers use light and radiofrequency energy to address many cosmetic concerns, Ultherapy is FDA-cleared to use ultrasound technology to lift and tighten skin.
With Ultherapy, micro-focused ultrasound energy is delivered below the skin’s surface to create precise heating at specific depths without harming the surface or surrounding tissue. This targeted heat triggers immediate contraction of existing collagen and kick-starts new collagen production.
This is known as a mild healing response. Your body registers the heat and sends resources to rebuild and repair the area, and that response comes in the form of renewed collagen. Real-time ultrasound imaging allows your provider to see exactly where energy is being delivered for precise, consistent results.
Where Can Ultherapy Be Used?
Because Ultherapy relies on ultrasound energy, it can be used on delicate areas where skin has lost tone, including the:
- Face, including the eyebrow line
- Neck
- Under-chin area
- Chest (décolletage)
In most cases, only one Ultherapy treatment is needed, and there’s no downtime, so you can get right back to your day without skipping a beat.
When Will I See Results?
Because Ultherapy works with your body’s natural processes, results take time to develop. You may notice some immediate tightening, but optimal results appear over the next 6 to 12 weeks as new collagen firms your skin. While results vary, one treatment can last up to two years.
Is Ultherapy Right for Me?
Ultherapy is ideal for adults with mild to moderate skin laxity who want a natural-looking lift without surgery. For more significant laxity or texture concerns, we may recommend Morpheus8, Quantum RF, or cosmetic threads. Many patients enhance Ultherapy with Botox, dermal fillers, or Kybella, and maintain results with SkinCeuticals skincare. Explore all of our cosmetic services and payment plans.
Ultherapy FAQs
Is Ultherapy FDA-cleared?
Yes. Ultherapy is FDA-cleared to lift the eyebrow, neck, and under-chin area and to improve lines and wrinkles on the chest.
How many Ultherapy treatments do I need?
Most patients need only one treatment, though some benefit from additional sessions.
Does Ultherapy hurt?
Patients may feel brief heat or tingling as energy is delivered. Comfort measures are available.
Is there downtime after Ultherapy?
No. You can return to your normal activities immediately.
When will I see Ultherapy results?
Some tightening may be noticeable immediately, with optimal results over 6 to 12 weeks.
How long do Ultherapy results last?
Results can last up to two years, depending on your skin and lifestyle.
Can Ultherapy replace a facelift?
Ultherapy is a non-surgical alternative for mild to moderate laxity but does not replicate the results of surgery for severe sagging.
Lift and Tighten Naturally
To explore Ultherapy further, call Qvita Health and Wellness at (813) 501-4130 or request a consultation online.