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Dr Reil, can Ulthera really help with wobbly neck, sagging jowls, eyelids,
and crows feet "without surgery"?
Dr Reil Hard to believe, but proven — an Ulthera treatment will not cut or
disturb the surface of the skin at all, yet will treat the deepest support layers of
the skin creating new and stronger collagen and elastin. That is why results
happen gradually over a six-month period as the (collagen-building layer) tone
of the deepest connective tissue layer continues to improve over time.
This deep treatment was never possible before without surgery.
Who is a candidate for Ulthera?
Dr Reil Just about anyone! Men and women who have mild-to-moderate
face, brow, or neck sagging. These are the candidates that will see the most
dramatic results. For those with severe sagging, it cannot replace cosmetic
surgery but they too would see some improvement with Ulthera. The oldest
patients I have treated are in their 80s, and they have seen good results.
How does the treatment work, how much downtime is there afterwards,
and, of course, does it hurt?
Dr Reil The procedure takes about 90 minutes depending on which area(s) of
the neck and face the patient elects for the procedure. A wand is placed on
the area that very precisely directs micro-focused ultrasound waves to these
deepest (collagen) connective tissue layers. For some, the procedure can be
mildly uncomfortable. The sensation is temporary — like a prickly, stinging
sensation while the ultra sound is being delivered — but there is no lasting
discomfort.
Upon completion, most people can return to activities immediately with
no visible sign of the procedure having been done. A small percentage may
experience a slight, temporary redness for up to an hour after the procedure
and some tingling or tenderness to the touch for a day or two.
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now offering the only non-invasive FdA approved procedure to lift the sagging
skin on the neck, brow and under the chin as well as lines around lips and eyes
Dr. Julie Reil — nationwide leader in Ulthera
More Than
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