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Ulthera Kerrisdale

Ulthera is a non-invasive skin tightening and lifting treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy, licensed by Health Canada. During the procedure, ultrasound is delivered through a specialized tip and concentrated at different subcutaneous depths (1.5 mm, 3 mm and 4.5 mm), creating thousands of tiny attachment points beneath the skin's surface that stimulate tissue regeneration and natural collagen production. Ulthera can be used on the full face, including the forehead, brow area and around the mouth, as well as the neck and décolleté, with results typically developing gradually over 6 to 12 months.

Book an Appointment

Because every patient's skin laxity, goals and medical history are different, Ulthera at our Dermapure Kerrisdale clinic always begins with a personalized consultation with our team. Together, you will assess your level of skin laxity, discuss the areas you would like to address, determine whether Ulthera is the right approach for your concerns and review the possible side effects, such as brief localized redness, occasional swelling or temporary sensitivity. Learn more about Ulthera in Vancouver and book your personalized consultation with our team.

What to expect during your session

Step 1

Personalized assessment

Identifying one’s level of skin laxity is an essential step in treatments like Ulthera. Its purpose is to determine skin needs and prioritize corrective over preventive measures, as well as to establish your expectations. The current state and age of the skin will affect how it reacts to ultrasound. An individual evaluation will help determine a final diagnosis. We are completely transparent in our approach and only recommend candidates who can truly benefit from this procedure.

Step 2

Mark the area

After cleansing the skin, the technician uses a specially adapted pencil and ruler to trace a temporary grid over the treatment area. This grid is used as a guide throughout the procedure.

Step 3

Apply ultrasound gel

As with all ultrasound devices, a thin layer of ultrasound gel must be applied onto the skin and maintained throughout the procedure to ensure adequate contact. This allows ultrasound waves to penetrate the skin for accurate viewing.

Step 4

Echographic examination

Patented Ulthera DeepSEE technology facilitates the viewing of skin tissue to a depth of 8 mm. A handpiece featuring an ultrasound imaging module is positioned on the skin so the technician can accurately view the subcutaneous layers of the skin for a treatment that is both safe and effective. This echographic examination assesses the depth at which the ultrasound can be performed and highlights problem areas to help the technician avoid the forehead’s frontal bone, manoeuver easily around facial nerves, and treat cheeks close to the bone at a depth of 4.5 mm.

Step 5

Start the procedure

The procedure typically lasts between 30 and 90 minutes—the time needed to produce the energy bursts that stimulate production of new collagen. Guided by the traced-on grid and ultrasound imaging, the technician adapts the treatment to your physiognomy, sometimes focusing on crow’s feet, neck lines, or “jowls”. The intense heat and snapping sensation can make the procedure uncomfortable for some. Patients are advised to take Tylenol or Advil before the procedure.

Follow-Up & Maintenance

We recommend that an Ulthera treatment be repeated every two years. In addition to strengthening the subcutaneous anchor points, scientific studies show considerable thickening of the skin in the areas treated with micro-focused ultrasonic energy, thereby reversing the natural thinning of the epidermis associated with aging. Ulthera can be alternated with Thermage—Ulthera is a corrective treatment, while Thermage is a preventive treatment. Also, it is highly recommended to perform 4 treatments of Venus Freeze/Venus Legacy per year to maximize the effects of the radiofrequency therapy throughout the year and thus to continuously stimulate the production of superficial collagen. Once the desired effects are achieved, the results will last so long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Contraindications

Women who are pregnant or nursing should postpone this procedure.