Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production deep below the skin's surface — in the same structural layer addressed in surgical procedures. No incisions, no downtime. Results develop gradually over two to six months as your own collagen rebuilds.
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Months for results to develop as collagen rebuilds
12+
Months results can last after a single treatment
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Ultherapy is an Health Canada approved, non-invasive treatment that uses micro-focused ultrasound energy to target the deeper structural layers of the skin. Unlike lasers and radiofrequency devices that work primarily on the surface or mid-dermis, Ultherapy's ultrasound reaches the SMAS layer; the same foundational tissue layer that surgeons address in a surgical facelift.
What happens beneath the skin
The ultrasound energy creates small, precise thermal points at targeted depths beneath the skin, including at the SMAS layer. Your body responds to those thermal points by initiating a collagen repair response, producing new collagen to replace what has been broken down over time. That new collagen gradually tightens and lifts the overlying skin from within.
What results to expect
Results are not immediate. You will not leave looking dramatically different on the day of treatment. Improvement develops gradually over two to six months as collagen builds. Patients often describe looking progressively more refreshed and defined without any single obvious moment of change. Some people refer to it loosely as a non-surgical alternative to a facelift, though the results and the process are quite different, and we are careful not to draw that comparison directly.
Ultherapy uses ultrasound imaging during treatment, allowing your provider to see the tissue layers in real time and confirm energy is being delivered to the correct depth — not just the surface. This is not something most skin tightening devices can do.
Ultherapy works best for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity who are noticing the early effects of gravity and collagen loss, but are not at a stage where surgical intervention would be appropriate or necessary. It is not a replacement for surgery and we will tell you that directly if you come in expecting surgical results.
Ultherapy produces real, measurable improvement in skin tightness and definition, particularly around the jawline, neck, and brow. The results are gradual and natural-looking. They will not replicate the degree of change achievable with surgery. If you have significant skin laxity, we will tell you at consultation whether Ultherapy is the right starting point or whether a different approach makes more sense for your goals.
Good candidates
Consultation required to confirm suitability.
Consultation and skin assessment
We review your skin laxity, your goals, and whether Ultherapy is appropriate for your specific concerns. Honest conversation about what results are realistic for your skin comes first. A free VISIA analysis is included for new patients.
Treatment area mapped and gel applied
Your provider marks the treatment areas and applies ultrasound gel. This is the same gel used in medical ultrasound imaging — it helps the device make contact with the skin and transmit energy accurately.
Ultherapy handpiece applied to skin
The smooth Ultherapy handpiece is placed against the skin and moved across the treatment area. Real-time ultrasound imaging allows your provider to see the tissue layers and confirm energy is reaching the correct depth. You may feel intermittent warmth, tingling, or brief sharp sensations as the ultrasound pulses — this indicates the energy is reaching the deeper tissue layer where it needs to be.
Session time: 30 to 90 minutes
Timing varies based on how many areas are being treated. A full face and neck session takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes. A single area like the neck alone takes considerably less.
No downtime — resume normal activities
Most patients return to their regular day immediately after treatment. Some mild redness, swelling, or tenderness in the treated area is normal and resolves within hours to a day or two. No recovery protocol required.
Ultherapy is one of the slower-building treatments in aesthetics. The results come from collagen your body produces — so they take time, and they look completely natural because of it.
Treatment day: Mild redness or flushing normal. Some patients notice a slight tightening sensation immediately after. No visible change yet — collagen production has just begun.
Early collagen: Subtle changes beginning. Some patients notice their skin looks slightly firmer or more refreshed. Many see no visible change yet at this stage.
Building phase: Most patients see visible improvement by month 2 to 3. Jawline looks more defined. Neck appears tighter. Brow sits slightly higher.
Peak result: Full result visible. Results can last 12 months or longer. Maintenance sessions every 1 to 2 years sustain improvement as natural aging continues.
Not sure if Ultherapy is the right treatment for your skin? Come in. We will assess your laxity honestly, tell you what Ultherapy can realistically do for you, and let you decide from there.