Non-invasive Skin Lifting and Tightening
Ultherapy in Honolulu | Susan Tan, MD
The skin on the face and neck dramatically affects how you look, specifically how youthful you appear. If it sags or wrinkles, no matter how subtly, it has an effect. As a result, non-surgical treatments to lift the skin and reduce wrinkles are in high demand.
Lift and Tighten the Face and Neck Non-Surgically
One newer and more effective option is Ultherapy®, a non-invasive procedure using micro-focused ultrasound energy. It stimulates the body’s production of collagen and elastin to tighten and rejuvenate the face and neck and smooth the upper chest.
Today, there have been several innovations in HIFU treatments and the most trusted with FDA approval is Ultherapy treatment. It delivers ultrasound energy into the specific layer of the skin, which causes cellular damage. The device uses three cartridges, namely, the 1.5mm for the superficial dermis, 3.0m for the deep dermis, and 4.5mm for the SMAS. Once healed, it generates new collagen and elastin that rejuvenates, lifts and tightens the skin.
Have a busy schedule and can’t afford downtime? If yes, this treatment is an excellent option.
If you’d like to find out if high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatments will help you achieve your goals, consider scheduling an initial consultation. When you visit our concierge clinic at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery, you’ll meet with Susan Tan, MD, our founder and medical director. She will evaluate your skin and discuss your options.
Non-surgical HIFU treatments help many patients appear more youthful and refreshed and produce results that rival surgical methods.
What Can HIFU Therapy Treat and Improve?
One of the best things about FDA-cleared Ultherapy® treatments is their versatility. They are effective in tightening and firming the skin and smoothing wrinkles on many areas of the face and neck.
Dr. Tan will note and highlight your concerns during your initial consultation and as your treatment plan is developed. Treatment will be focused on those areas to produce the results you desire.
Neck
Decolletage
(upper chest below the neck)
Ultherapy® Procedures: What are the Benefits?
Ultrasound skin tightening goes deeper than other non-invasive treatments as it stimulates collagen. It also provides ultrasound imaging, which means Dr. Tan can see each layer of tissue being treated. This helps her deliver the treatment energy to the areas where you need it most (the SMAS layer) to maximize the benefits. SMAS layer is what is tightened during a face and neck lift surgery.
Ultherapy® also delivers longer-lasting results than many non-surgical cosmetic procedures. For most patients, yearly retreatment will help maintain and maximize the beneficial results. When all the benefits, including no downtime, are combined, it’s easy to see why its popularity is growing quickly.
An excellent alternative for patients who aren’t ready for a facelift but want to lift and tighten skin on the face and neck.
No incisions and the ability to return to work and regular activities immediately after treatment are also significant advantages. This makes ultrasound skin tightening a patient-friendly procedure that does not affect the excellent results it produces for many people.
Non-Surgical and Highly Effective
Among the many recent advances in cosmetic procedures, HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) treatments are among the most promising. They are effective for a broad range of patients of varying ages who share the goal of lifting and firming the skin to refresh its appearance.
Am I a Good Candidate?
Dr. Tan carefully evaluates every patient before any treatment, but most people can be candidates for the best ultrasound skin lifting Honolulu offers. Whether it’s right for you depends on your age, skin condition, and goals. At Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery, we meet every patient’s needs and will present you with every option.
As noted earlier, HIFU treatments are often optimal for people who have concerns and want to make improvements but don’t yet need a surgical facelift. It’s also wise to begin early because when you maintain your skin, you see better short- and long-term results—and self-care matters at every age.
Dr. Tan’s Aesthetic Abilities Will Benefit You
The built-in ultrasound imaging that’s automatically part of the procedure gives it incredible accuracy. The doctor’s ability to see precisely where treatment is most needed and will do the most benefit is revolutionary compared to other methods.
- Get the results you want with a natural look
- Maintain and improve your skin’s tone and elasticity
- Lift saggy spots on the face and enhance turkey neck
- Smooth wrinkles in the lower neck/upper chest area
- Look more youthful and refreshed
Given the many advantages coupled with no downtime and no incisions or scars, it’s easy to see why the treatments have quickly become the patients’ choice.
How Does HIFU Compare to Botox® and Fillers?
HIFU procedures to lift and firm the skin and eliminate wrinkles in some spots are often considered to be more natural-looking and longer-lasting than Botox® or dermal filler injections. Ultrasound treatments stimulate the body’s natural collagen production rather than injecting other substances.
Because ultrasound causes a regeneration in the body, it rejuvenates, and the results are more complete. If you continue with retreatments each year, you’ll maintain the look or see continued improvement, depending on your skin condition and goals.
There are many benefits to high-intensity focused ultrasound skin tightening.
It’s also important to remember that Dr. Tan offers many procedures and options. She will present you with choices and make recommendations about which ones can help you the most. Some patients need only one procedure, while others benefit from a combination of treatments.
Honolulu’s Best Ultherapy®/HIFU Clinic
Dr. Tan aims to be Honolulu’s best Ultherapy® and HIFU provider. Our patient-centered approach and discreet concierge clinic are welcoming to everyone, and we’ll go out of our way to make you glad that you’re our patient. You’ll receive caring, comfortable treatment that maximizes beneficial results.
Ultrasound skin tightening is a non-invasive treatment that helps people wanting to restore a more youthful appearance to their face, neck, and upper chest. Kit stimulates natural collagen and elastin production to refresh and revitalize the skin. There’s no downtime and minimal discomfort.
Dr. Tan is the only female double board-certified facial plastic surgeon practicing in Honolulu and an excellent choice for women and men desiring non-surgical cosmetic treatments like Ultherapy®. You’ll appreciate the natural-looking results and improvements to how your face and neck look. Contact us today to learn why Dr. Tan is the best option for Ultherapy Honolulu has to offer.
Ultherapy® Treatments | Frequently Asked Questions
Is ultrasound skin tightening painful?
Comfort levels differ for each patient, but you can expect to feel a sensation as the ultrasound energy is delivered. It is deposited at precise depths to stimulate collagen production. The sensation only occurs while the procedure is underway. Dr. Tan provides various anesthesia options, including topical and nerve block, to minimize any discomfort.
How long do the results last?
The improvements—tightened skin, less sagging, smoothed wrinkles—are considered longer-lasting among non-invasive cosmetic procedures. It varies by person, but many patients can expect to need a touch-up treatment after a year. Treatment will stimulate collagen production in everyone, but how long the results appear on the outside depends on your body and its aging process. Contact us today to learn more about the top HIFU therapy Honolulu has available.
Are there side effects?
You may experience slight redness on the skin’s surface above where you were treated. For most people, it goes away within a few hours. Some patients experience minor swelling or tenderness in the treated area. But it is generally mild and not long-lasting.
How many treatments will I need?
Most people see the desired results after a single treatment. Some may need an additional treatment depending on the desired results and the extent of skin laxity—each person’s body responds differently to ultrasound collagen stimulation. Many people have a yearly retreatment visit to maintain the desired appearance.
Where can I get Ultherapy®/HIFU treatments in Honolulu?
We offer ultrasound skin tightening at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery. People from anywhere in Oahu can reach Dr. Tan’s offices easily. We’re located at 1150 S. King St., Suite 504, Honolulu, HI 96814.
