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16 Have you ever looked in the mirror and pulled your skin upwards, remembering where it used to be? Are you ready to take control of the aging process? Skin aging is a fact of life and unfortunately unprotected sun exposure and environmental stressors can contribute to the aging process. The good news is the earlier you start taking care of your skin, the more you can prevent the signs of aging and maintain a more youthful appearance. Ultherapy is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that uses high intensity, focused ultrasound to lift and tone loose skin without surgery. It is also FDA approved to improve lines and wrinkles of the neck, under the chin and above the eyebrow. Ultherapy specifically targets the tissue below the surface of the skin and delivers ultrasound energy into the deep, structural tissues where the collagen resides. It is the same foundational layer tightened during a facelift without the cutting or pulling. Ultherapy heats soft tissue within the skin causing tightening and gradual collagenisis. The use of ultrasound also enables providers to accurately target the skin depth most reactive to stimulation. Ultherapy is perfect for someone that wants to refresh the face by lifting, toning and tightening loose sagging skin. As the skin matures, collagen fibers that provide internal support become attenuated. This causes a loss of elasticity and laxity of the skin. Ultherapy's ultrasound energy reaches deep below the surface of your skin to initiate your body's own natural repair process. The repair of old collagen and the growth of new collagen results in gradual lifting and tightening of the face and neck. The result is a more youthful and sculpted profile. Some patients see an immediate tightening and toning over the next 2 to 3 months with results lasting approximately three years. Ultherapy also helps diminish lines and wrinkles on the decolletage, resulting in a smoother, healthier appearance. Years of sun exposure, side sleeping, push-up bras and the passage of time have taken a toll on this once youthful area. After one treatment, creapy sun damaged skin can be significantly diminished and no longer has to be hidden under high neck lines and scarves. Usually one treatment is recommended but some patients with severe laxity may benefit from a second treatment. Unlike lasers, radio-frequency and other skin tightening technologies, Ultherapy penetrates deeper in the skin to mold and stimulate collagen. Ultherapy: Non-Invasive Skin Tightening by Linda Manco, Nurse/Aesthetician