It is also possible to call it a non-surgical face lift procedure. The procedure is performed using a device called Ulthera. If we look at the purpose of the procedure; focused ultrasonic waves interfere with the skin surface with sound waves and the sound wave turns into heat energy at a depth of 3 or 4.5 mm under the skin and heats that area to 65-70 C to renew collagen there. This technology provides skin tightening thanks to the local heat it creates. Tissue elements in protein structure, especially collagen, are tightened with the effect of heat.
How is the application done?
Firstly, gel is applied on the skin surface and the device is started to shoot under the skin. Depending on the sagging level of the skin, the depth can be adjusted on the screen, the screen shows how deep the depth is, where the bone is and at what height. At a depth of 4.5 mm, the muscle is precisely hit. The shots are made from bottom to top, from inside the face to outside the face, and in the meantime, tiny holes are made in the membrane on the bone. Meanwhile, the patient feels a very slight increase in temperature at the puncture sites, but there is no redness, crusting, bleeding or bruising on the surface. Because the device cauterises that area while making punctures on the one hand. In this way, seeing the application on the screen also provides comfort for the doctor.
How Long Does the Procedure Take?
The duration of the procedure varies according to the application area. It usually takes between 1 and 1.5 hours.
Which Areas Is It Performed?
It can be applied to the upper face, lower face, lip contour, jowl, neck, eye contour and décolleté areas. Another advantage of Ulthera is that it can also be applied to areas such as around the eyes and lips. It has a special head to treat these areas. It is also an alternative for those who want to get rid of lip wrinkles without filling the lip.
When are the effects seen?
Since there is a thermal effect during the procedure, a tightening and recovery is immediately seen on the face. There is an increase in collagen synthesis every 30 days. The tiny holes opened, one pulls the other while healing, as if you put natural fibrotic threads under the skin, pulling the face upwards, creating a lifting effect.
How often should it be repeated?
It is useful to repeat every 1.5 -2 years depending on the quality of the skin.
