Distinctly Montana Magazine

S p o n s o r e d F e a t u r e Advice from Dr Reil: ® Ulthera 's Benefits to Skin Care why does our facial skin loosen over time? Skin loosening or sagging, known as "skin laxity," is due to the loss of tone in facial skin, connective tissue, and muscle. Sun, pollution, diet, stress, and gravity all play a part in the process. At age 25 we have optimal tone in our skin, with a high elastin content averaging 16%. After age 25, we begin to age as we are genetically programmed to do. At 45 yrs., we have an average of 8% elastin and at 65 yrs. an average of 4% elastin content. What are the usual treatments and how is Ulthera® different? Laser treatments for skin wrinkles target the top layer of the skin, the epidermis, which is composed of collagen but not elastin. Traditional lasers target collagen, making the surface smoother but have minor impact on overall skin tone. Invasive and non-invasive treatments for skin tightening include deep burning lasers, radiofrequency, and infrared light which target the second layer of skin, the dermis, remodeling collagen and elastin to improve tone of the skin but not improving the deeper connective tissue and muscle of the neck and face. What begins as an apple shape can end up as a pear shape as gravity, heredity, hormones, and environmental factors exert themselves. Focused ultrasound is the first non-invasive procedure targeting the deep connective tissue and muscles of the neck and face. Prior to the FDA approval of Ulthera in 2009, your only option for tightening and toning the deeper layers of the face and neck was a surgical face/neck lift. Happy Ulthera clients Julie Reil, MD, is the first physician in Montana and Wyoming to offer Ulthera®, focused ultrasound treatment for face and neck laxity, the gentle non-invasive lift for men and women. She has practiced Family Practice, Obstetrics, and Women's Medicine over the past 13 years as well as laser and aesthetic medicine for five years. Dr. Reil performs all procedures at Shiloh Medical Clinic. Dr. Reil is a pioneer and leader in Medicine; in 2008 she developed the patentpending procedure for restoration of pelvic floor tone — a treatment for urinary incontinence, prolapse, and rectal tone called Genityte® for Women. In 2011, Dr. Reil also developed advanced treatment protocols for Cool Sculpting® Thighs and Arms. www.distinctlymontana.com Dr. Julie Reil, MD Shiloh Medical Clinic 1665 Shiloh Rd. Billings, MT 406-252-0022 71

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