Tighten and Tone the Neck Non-Surgically with Ultherapy

As a cosmetic surgeon, I often see patients who desire to recapture their youthful appearance by tightening the skin on their faces, but one of the most common areas overlooked in traditional cosmetic facelift surgery is the neck. As we age, collagen, the main structural protein in the skin, loses its strength and firmness and becomes unable to stand up to the effects of gravity. As the collagen weakens, our skin becomes lax and develops a saggy, wrinkly appearance.

These wrinkles and bags are very prominent on facial skin and are responsible for the tired, aged appearance that those seeking facial rejuvenation often suffer from. While a standard cosmetic facelift would take care of these problem areas and provide dramatically tighter, firmer skin and a more youthful appearance to the face, it does nothing to remove the loose skin around the neck, shoulders and décolletage, or cleavage, areas, leaving the patient with a tight, young face and a loose, unappealing "turkey neck."

Ultherapy is a relatively new cosmetic procedure, and the only FDA-approved technology, that is proven to reduce the appearance of this loose, saggy skin on the neck, chin and brow areas. Ultherapy is administered as an outpatient, non-invasive procedure. There is no downtime, no scarring and minimal discomfort post-procedure.

By harnessing the power of ultrasound technology, a diagnostic imaging technique that uses pulsations of ultrasound to create images, or sonograms, cosmetic surgeons can visualize the skin in individual layers, allowing them to concentrate sound energy where it is needed most. This ultrasound technology stimulates collagen regeneration and growth at a deep level. As your body begins to create more collagen, your skin will become firmer, tighter, smoother and more lifted and radiant. During the procedure, the only sensation you may experience would be a feeling of warmth or flushing of the skin; however, afterwards you may experience mild discomfort for a few hours as the collagen protein begins to regenerate. Most patients report that the procedure is quite tolerable and that the only discomfort are some minor flushing and very mild burning sensations. These sensations are quite temporary and are actually a positive sign that the procedure has worked and the collagen-building process has begun.

If you are looking for a way to recapture the fresh look of youth, but are intimidated by the idea of cosmetic surgery, Ultherapy may be the perfect solution for you. FDA-approved for use on the chin, neck and chest, Ultherapy is the only non-invasive technology proven to lift loose skin and stimulate the regeneration of natural collagen with no downtime.

Dr. Carey Nease performs a full-range of cosmetic procedures, and has exceptional talent in aesthetic surgical procedures on the face and neck. Dr. Nease is certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has performed more than 8,000 cosmetic surgical procedures, using innovative techniques with laser technology and unsurpassed commitment to excellence through surgical artistry. Southern Surgical Arts is dedicated to the art and science of cosmetic and facial plastic surgery. Combined, Dr. Deal and Dr. Nease have more than 15 years of experience. Their practice at Southern Surgical Arts is 100% committed, focused and dedicated to cosmetic and facial plastic surgery. Since 2004, they have performed more than 11,500 major cosmetic procedures.

Since the procedure promotes the natural growth of collagen, the results develop over time and offer long-lasting benefits. Results will vary between patient depending on the condition of your skin, your general health and the targeted area, but most patients report seeing the final results of their Ultherapy approximately 2-3 months after treatment, once the body has had time to produce sufficient amounts of new collagen. Patients treated with Ultherapy still have fresh, young collagen and youthful looking skin a year after the procedure, but keep in mind that the skin will naturally continue to age so future touch-up treatments may be desired to help keep pace with the aging process.

For those looking for more dramatic results, Ultherapy should be partnered with either a non-traditional (liquid) or traditional facelift to target all areas, face, neck and chest. You and your cosmetic surgeon can decide together the extent of rejuvenation you want and need, and what procedures are best-combined to achieve your desired results.

For a free consultation, contact Southern Surgical Arts at 423-266-3331 or visit www.southernsurgicalarts.com.

"Love Dr. Nease! He never rushes and always feels like he has all the time in the world for you. The results are excellent and I'm always getting comments on how young and good I look. Thank you Tammy [Capel] and Dr. Nease for always making me look my best." - SSA Ultherapy Patient

Noteworthy:

"One of the most common areas overlooked in traditional cosmetic facelift surgery is the neck."

– Dr. Carey Nease