NYC area dermatologist answers, what is Ultherapy?

Patients who want to improve their appearance by addressing the signs of aging and relaxed, sagging skin may want to consider a treatment offered by the team at The New York Aesthetic Consultants in NYC called Ultherapy. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to tighten and tone the skin.

Ultherapy has been cleared by the FDA as an effective method of minimizing wrinkles and tightening areas of the skin that are experiencing skin laxity due to aging and loss of collagen. In fact, Ultherapy is the only device currently that has FDA clearance for lifting of facial brow and neck skin. Collagen is a protein that is naturally occurring in the skin and helps keep it tight. As patients age, they begin to lose collagen and experience loose skin on areas of the face and jowls. Ultherapy ultrasound can stimulate collagen production, thus resulting in the firming of the skin on treatment areas.

There are many reasons for patients to consider Ultherapy treatment. It is a non-invasive method of treating problem areas, and is considerably less risky than traditional plastic surgeries. With surgery, patients may risk infection and scarring, among other problems. Additionally, recovery time is necessary for surgeries, while Ultherapy patients experience virtually no downtime. After their appointment, they can go about their day without slowing down. This is a huge benefit to busy patients who do not have the time to take weeks off of work to recover from a surgical treatment such as a face lift.

Ultherapy is only used on the face and neck, and can provide noticeable improvement for approximately 6 to 12 months or more. Studies are being done for other body sites to be treated by Ultherapy. Patients can undergo multiple treatments to maintain the results and to enjoy the continued anti-aging benefits.

Dr. Shelton and the team at The New York Aesthetic Consultants in NYC provide Ultherapy and several other high-tech solutions to address concerns of the skin and body. If you live in the area and you are considering treatments such as Ultherapy by a board certified dermatologist, now is the time to contact our practice and schedule your initial visit. Contact our practice at to take advantage of medical care from a qualified dermatologist in the NYC area.

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