20 Feb Ultherapy Tops the National List of “Biggest Beauty Trends for 2024”
Totally non-invasive treatments are “having a moment” and it looks like it’s here to last. RefinedMD has always been committed to making sure patients have access to the latest, best, and safest options to achieve their skin goals and that includes Ultherapy. Recently, Dubai’s National magazine predicted the biggest trends for 2024, and Ultherapy came out on top. They gleaned this list by talking to beauty experts and aestheticians who have first-hand knowledge of what clients want and what we can expect in the coming year.
According to one expert they interviewed,
People want to look their best but without the telltale signs of surgery or fillers.
Treatments that are based on cutting-edge technologies such as ultrasound will become the go-to for those who want to look their youthful best and say goodbye to jowls and double chins.
This concept is nothing new—in our clinic, we’ve seen an increased demand for such treatments for months. However, it takes a little time to debunk some myths and make sure correct information is shared. So, just what is Ultherapy and how does it work? It’s all backed in science, so read on.
Ultherapy Offers Serious Results
Ultherapy got its name because it utilizes ultrasound technology (just like at the OBGYN) to deliver energy to exact skin depths. It can go dermal and deeper, even extending to the connective tissue. It allows your provider to see precisely where they are targeting so there is no guess work. You get to target just the location you need to yield stunning results.
However, Ultherapy doesn’t provide results right away. It’s a form of collagen induction therapy, all delivered to target sites to induce your body’s natural fountain of youth. Collagen, whether created naturally or by stimulation, takes time to form. Still, some people notice subtle results right after treatment. Ultherapy is almost always a one and done procedure with results that last 1+ year. You will see full results about three months after treatment. Most Ultherapy clients, including A-listers like Jennifer Anniston, commit to annual maintenance sessions to keep the results they love.
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Ultherapy was initially dubbed the non-invasive facelift alternative because it was first designed to be used on the lower half of the face and the neck, the same as a facelift. But you can use it anywhere on the face and body that you want tauter skin. The appointment time varies depending on the sites you are treating, but most treatments last about one hour (also allow for 45 extra minutes for topical numbing before treatment).
There are different ways you can stimulate collagen induction and Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound, which is a thermal effect. This is different than lasers because RF goes right past the top surface of the skin without harming it. Instead, it focuses entirely on the lower layers. Some patients might notice their skin is slightly pink right after treatment, but most look just the same as when they came to their appointment. It’s a truly no-downtime treatment and you can get right back to your day. In some cases, numbness may occur at the treatment site, but it will dissipate within a few weeks and is nothing to be concerned about.
What You See is What You Get
Everyone’s anatomy is unique, especially the face. Ultrasound visualization that lets your provider see exactly where energy is being directed is a game changer. It means that every single session is customized to the client and there’s no “hoping for the best.” You’re getting treated where you want and need it. Delivery at the right depths and temperatures is what stimulates the body’s natural method of collagen creation. “Young,” fresh, new collagen replaces aging, old collagen so that you look younger—naturally.
Ultherapy and its counterpart, ThermageFLX, are the latest technologies that stimulate collagen production—literally turning back the clock—with no needles or downtime. Which one is best for you? There is no one answer, but a consultation can help you determine which path to try. Many clients get Ultherapy one year and ThermageFLX the next, going back and forth between the two for a hybrid approach to looking younger. If you want a one and done procedure with results that last for several months with no recovery period, Ultherapy might be for you. To find out, schedule a consultation with RefinedMD by calling the office or filling out the online form.