If you’ve noticed your skin starting to loosen along the jawline, neck, or brow, you’re not imagining it. Over time, the deeper structural layers of the skin lose collagen and elastin, and the visible result is skin that looks less firm and less lifted.
At Laser Center of Marin, we offer Ultherapy in Marin County as one of the few non-invasive options that targets this at the source, reaching the same deep tissue layer addressed in cosmetic surgery, without any incisions, injections, or downtime.
Ultherapy is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive skin lifting treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production deep within the skin. It’s the only cosmetic procedure that uses ultrasound imaging during treatment, allowing providers to see the tissue layers being targeted in real time and deliver energy precisely where it’s needed.
The result is gradual, natural-looking lifting and tightening, with no surgery, no downtime, and no need to rearrange your schedule.
Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound energy to the deep foundational layer of tissue beneath the skin, the same layer that surgeons address during a facelift. Rather than working at the surface, it stimulates the skin from within, encouraging the body to rebuild its own collagen over time.
As new collagen forms, the skin gradually becomes firmer, better supported, and more lifted from within. Most patients notice some immediate effect after treatment, with continued improvement over 2 to 3 months. Results can keep developing for up to 6 months as the collagen-building process continues.
Ultherapy is most commonly used on the face and neck, targeting areas where skin laxity tends to develop first. Treatment areas include the brow and forehead, under the chin and neck, the jawline and lower face, and the décolletage.
It’s a particularly effective option for patients who want visible lifting without committing to surgery or for those looking to maintain results they’ve already achieved.
Ultherapy and a surgical facelift both address skin laxity, but they work differently and are suited to different patients.
A facelift involves incisions, anesthesia, and a recovery period of several weeks. It can produce dramatic results, especially for patients with significant laxity. Ultherapy, by contrast, requires no incisions and no downtime. It’s better suited to patients with mild to moderate skin laxity who want a meaningful improvement without surgery — or who want to delay or extend the results of a procedure they’ve already had.
They’re not competing options so much as different points on the same continuum.
Ultherapy lifts and tightens, but it doesn’t address everything. For patients looking for total facial rejuvenation, combining Ultherapy with injectables or fillers can produce a more complete result.
Botox or Dysport can be used alongside Ultherapy to smooth dynamic wrinkles like forehead lines and crow’s feet, addressing the movement-related changes that ultrasound alone doesn’t target. Dermal fillers restore volume to areas like the cheeks and midface, complementing the lifting effect of Ultherapy with structural support.
Together, these treatments work with your face as a whole, addressing lifting, smoothing, and volume in a single personalized plan.
An Ultherapy session typically takes 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the areas being treated. Some patients experience mild discomfort during the procedure as the energy is delivered. This is temporary, and most patients leave comfortable and looking forward to their results. We offer options to help keep you comfortable throughout.
After treatment, most patients return to their normal routine the same day. There’s no required downtime, and any redness or mild swelling typically resolves quickly.
If you’re considering a non-invasive facelift in Marin County, a consultation is the best place to start. Our providers will assess your skin, discuss your goals, and let you know whether Ultherapy, alone or in combination with other treatments, is the right fit for you.
At Laser Center of Marin, all treatments are physician-supervised, and our approach is always personalized.
Give us a call at 415-945-9314 or schedule a consultation online. We’d love to help you find the right approach for you.
Results from a single Ultherapy treatment typically last 1 to 2 years, though this varies depending on the patient’s age, skin condition, and how their body responds to treatment. Many patients choose a maintenance session to sustain their results.
Most patients describe a warming or tingling sensation during the procedure, with some areas feeling more sensitive than others. Discomfort is temporary and manageable, and we offer comfort options before and during treatment.
Most patients see meaningful results from a single treatment session. Some patients with more advanced laxity may benefit from an additional session, which your provider can assess during a consultation.
Ultherapy works best for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity who want lifting without surgery. It’s also a good option for maintaining results after a surgical procedure. A consultation is the best way to determine whether it’s right for your specific concerns.
Some patients notice an immediate effect after treatment, but the main results develop over 2 to 3 months as new collagen forms. Improvements can continue for up to 6 months.
