MD Aesthetics/Copeland MD. Durham's Premier Cosmetic Centre

Ultherapy for Sagging

  • How does Ultherapy work?

    The Ultherapy® focuses  high frequency sound waves under the skin  causing collagen to contract resulting in lifting and tightening of loose skin.    Acoustic imaging allows the technician to visualize the connective tissue to be treated and therefore precisely deliver the ultrasonic energy waves...
  • Is Ultherapy painful? What does it feel like?

    Many patients describe the sensation as momentary prickling and heat beneath the skin. Comfort levels vary from person to person. Most patients undergo the procedure without sedation or numbing medication. Some require a mild sedative like Ativan to reduce anxiety, while others may need a strong ...
  • What areas can you treat with Ultherapy?

    Ultherapy can help with the following:  Improve sagging jowls, wrinkly eyes, sagging brows, chin tuck, wrinkly neck and chest.
  • What can I expect after the treatment and is Ultherapy safe?

    You can return to your normal activities right away, and there are no special measures you need to take. Your skin may appear a bit flushed, but redness should disappear in  a few hours. Mild tenderness is normal and indicates that healing is underway and new, healthier collagen is being generate...
  • What does an Ultherapy Treatment cost?

    That all depends on the area we are treating.  We have a full list of prices for single or combination areas.  Most people find the doing a full face, which includes a chin tuck, the optimum treatment.   See Prices
  • What is Ultherapy?

    Ultherapy is a new type of nonsurgical procedure that uses medical ultrasound to lift and tighten the face, neck, and other areas of the body. It works deep below the surface, without harming the outer layer of skin. Ultherapy belongs to a new generation of face lifting procedures. The depth of t...
  • What kind of results can I expect and who is a good candidate for Ultherapy?

    The regenerative process is initiated right away, but the full effect will build gradually over the course of three to six months. Patients experience tightening and lifting of areas such as the jowls, chin, brows and neck and chest.    You are a good candidate for Ultherapy if you healthy but ha...