Ultherapy (HIFU Skin Lifting)

Ultherapy is a non-invasive lifting treatment that uses micro-focused ultrasound to reach the deep structural layer of the skin known as the SMAS — the layer surgeons tighten during a facelift. Sound waves are focused to a depth of about 5 mm, where they raise the temperature at thousands of tiny points without breaking the surface. This controlled thermal injury immediately contracts the existing collagen and, more importantly, sets off the body's…

At BB Health Clinic the treatment is delivered on the Ulthera system, which uniquely lets the practitioner see the tissue layers on ultrasound imaging before delivering energy, so the depth is matched to the area and energy is not wasted in the wrong plane. A session begins with a consultation and mapping of the treatment zones — lower face and jawline, full face, brow, under-eye, chin or neck, with body zones also available. The treatment itself takes…

Ultherapy suits men and women of any skin type, typically from around age 35, who notice the first signs of sagging on the cheeks, jawline, brow or neck but are not ready for surgery. A subtle lift can be visible early, but the main effect builds over two to three months and can continue to improve up to six months as new collagen matures. A single session is usually sufficient, with many clients returning once a year to maintain the result. It is not a…