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Ultra-lift
Korean focused-ultrasound technology that reaches the deep lifting layer of the skin, with no incision. It lifts and tightens as new collagen builds over the following months.
Ultra-lift uses time-tested ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin naturally, without surgery or downtime. It delivers focused ultrasound to the skin's foundational layer, the same layer addressed in cosmetic surgery, without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. Unlike fillers, thread lifting or botulinum toxin, Ultra-lift makes your body create its own new collagen and elastin: naturally, safely, effectively and with longer-lasting results.
We offer Ultra-lift for three areas: face and neck, abdomen, and upper arm.
What it is and how it works
Why skin sags
Sagging and drooping are a hallmark of aging. Over time, UV damage affects our collagen and gravity pulls the skin and soft tissues down. Your once high, baby-like apple cheeks move lower. Under-eye bags look bigger, smile lines deepen, and the soft part of the cheeks slides down over the jawline, turning a once strong, firm jawline into a softer, sagging one.
A non-surgical answer
For people who want to avoid a surgical face and neck lift, and its possible complications such as scarring and infection, a non-surgical facelift treats and prevents skin laxity and drooping without surgery.
Ultra-lift sends focused ultrasound energy beneath the skin, targeting the same deep layer (the SMAS) that plastic surgeons cut and sew during a facelift. Instead of cutting and sewing, the energy creates thousands of tiny, precise injuries in that layer. When your body recognizes them, the healing process begins and new collagen is produced, so the skin becomes firmer and lifted.
Why focused ultrasound
There are different kinds of machines for non-surgical lifting. We prefer focused ultrasound because it delivers energy effectively to the deep layers we target without harming the top layer of the skin. Other methods, such as radiofrequency (RF), heat the skin from the top down and may damage the surface before reaching the deeper layers needed for collagen production. We have also invested in a latest-generation machine with effective cooling, for the best results with as little discomfort as possible.
What it is for
Face and neck
The treatment does more than lift. It also improves wrinkles, skin tone and facial contours, and relieves subjective symptoms such as a feeling of tightness or tension in the skin.
Improves skin laxity and firmness of the jawline, cheeks, area around the mouth and neck
Reduces fat under the chin and tightens the area (double chin)
Tightens the jawline and creates firm, well-defined facial contours
Softens nasolabial folds (smile lines) and improves the under-eye profile
Proactively prevents facial sagging caused by gravity and collagen breakdown
Smile lines. Smile lines deepen because of collagen loss and fat redistribution with age. The most direct solution is filler, but the clinic does not offer fillers, because our concept prioritizes avoiding serious complications. Ultra-lift lifts the cheeks instead, reducing the visibility of smile lines.
Under-eye hollows. Filler is also the most direct option for hollows under the eyes, but filler injection carries a small risk of blindness and skin necrosis. Ultra-lift is an alternative: by lifting the cheek, it reduces the appearance of under-eye hollows.
Jawline. Ultra-lift works on the deep skin layer, while the Nefertiti lift (a botulinum toxin technique) relaxes the pull-down muscles so the skin, especially along the jawline, lifts to create a sharp, defined jawline. Each works well on its own, and even better together.
Abdomen and upper arm
For the body, focused ultrasound is delivered to a precise depth in the fat layer under the skin (the subcutaneous fat). It targets stubborn areas of fat, destroying fat cells and tightening the skin in the treated area. The treated fat cells are then cleared by the body's own natural fat-removal process through the immune system. On the abdomen it addresses belly fat; on the upper arm it addresses upper-arm fat and loose skin.
Who it is for
Ultra-lift is suitable for almost everyone, because we all feel the effects of gravity and experience some degree of sagging. It suits people who want to lift and tighten the face and neck, define the jawline, soften smile lines or reduce a double chin without surgery, fillers or threads, and people who want to reduce stubborn fat and tighten the skin on the abdomen or upper arms. It is also a proactive treatment for younger people who want to delay skin laxity.
Who should not have it
Pregnancy. Although ultrasound is a localized treatment, it has not been studied extensively in pregnancy, so we recommend waiting until after delivery.
Open wounds in the treatment area.
Metal implants in the treatment area.
If you have any doubts or questions, please ask us before your treatment.
The treatment
A session takes 30–40 minutes; the exact time depends on the area treated and your individual treatment plan.
Cleansing and planning. Your skin is cleansed and your doctor identifies and marks the specific areas to be treated.
Ultrasound. Your doctor applies ultrasound gel, places the smooth treatment applicator against your skin and delivers focused ultrasound energy beneath the surface.
What you feel. You will feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited at precise depths, a sign that the collagen-building process has started. Comfort levels vary from person to person, and the sensation lasts only while the energy is being delivered.
Results
Ultra-lift gives both an immediate and a long-term improvement. Although you are unlikely to see a dramatic change straight away, many people notice a subtle improvement in firmness and laxity a day or so after treatment. After that, many patients describe waiting for results as watching the hands of a clock turn backward: every day or every week you may glance in the mirror and notice that one area looks a little more toned or firmer.
Results take time because your body is producing new collagen, which naturally declines with age. The ultrasound energy kick-starts that production, and as more collagen forms, the skin has more support and sagging diminishes. Results are significant at 3 months, final results can take up to four months to appear, and the collagen-building process continues for at least 6 months after each session.
How often
The number of sessions is always set by your doctor after an in-person assessment. We generally recommend Ultra-lift 1–2 times a year, depending on your skin quality and lifestyle, and a session every 6 months to a year keeps results at their best. Because it also has an immediate effect, you can have a top-up before an important event. Our approach balances short-term beauty with long-term safety, aiming to preserve your youthful facial fat while delaying skin laxity.
Several treatments can be combined on the same day, as your doctor advises, for example the Nefertiti lift for the jawline. Ultra-lift is also one of the elements that may be included in our Stem Cells for Face package, as your doctor considers suitable.
Before and aftercare
Before treatment
Gentlemen: please shave your face and neck as closely as possible before treatment.
After treatment
You can return to your normal activities immediately.
Your skin may look flushed at first; the redness should disappear within a few hours. Some people have slight swelling, tingling or tenderness to the touch. These are mild and temporary.
It is normal for the treated area to feel slightly swollen or uncomfortable under the skin during the first week. This is a sign of old collagen breaking down and new collagen being stimulated.
Makeup can be applied immediately after treatment.
Waxing, tweezing and hair-removal creams can be resumed 3 days after treatment.
Avoid hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours. All other normal activities can be resumed.
Help your body build collagen
The whole idea of a non-surgical lift is to trigger your body's own new collagen, so how you look after yourself directly affects the result. Picture two people having the same treatment with the same machine and energy: the one with poor health, poor nutrition, heavy smoking and a lot of sun damage will naturally get a less favorable result than the one who keeps good nutrition and overall health. New collagen keeps forming for at least 6 months after each session, so for that period:
Vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential for making collagen and hyaluronic acid; without enough of it, your body cannot get the full benefit of hyaluronic acid from food. Eat vitamin C-rich foods such as oranges, red peppers, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and strawberries, or take a vitamin C supplement.
Protein. Protein, together with vitamin C, is a building block of new collagen.
Collagen supplements. Hydrolyzed collagen (collagen peptides) is absorbed easily; the peptides stimulate fibroblasts to make collagen and elastin. Clinical trials show that collagen supplements support skin elasticity and hydration.
Limit refined carbohydrates. They are quickly turned into sugar, which damages the bonds between collagen fibers and makes them hard to repair. This creates advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which contribute to premature skin aging.
Protect your skin from UV. UV rays create free radicals that damage the basic properties of collagen, leading to wrinkles and laxity.
Quit smoking. Tobacco smoke weakens the immune response and triggers metalloproteinase, an enzyme that breaks down collagen and elastin, causing loose, sagging skin.
Sleep well. Lack of sleep increases oxidative stress, lowers antioxidant defenses and raises cortisol, the stress hormone, which breaks down collagen.
Add antioxidants. Protect your collagen-producing cells with oral supplements, more vegetables, or high-dose antioxidant IV therapy.
Collagen production still depends on your internal health, so treatments such as a collagen-booster drip, high-dose vitamin C IV therapy or placenta extract can support your result: beauty from the inside out.
Quality and safety
Every treatment rests on three components that make a real difference to the result:
The machine. We choose an energy type that penetrates deep into the SMAS layer, with an effective cooling method that shields the skin from excessive heat and minimizes discomfort.
The treatment guideline. The doctors are trained on the same detailed treatment guideline, designed for the best short- and long-term results. The number of shots and the energy settings are customized for you, while preserving your youthful facial volume. On the face, we focus on lifting the midface to improve the under-eye area and soften smile lines, and on contouring the jawline for a strong, firm profile with less fat under the chin. When treating the neck, we take special care to avoid the thyroid gland to protect its function.
You. Aftercare and lifestyle strongly influence how much new collagen you make (see above).
Every case is handled by a medical doctor from beginning to end, and the treatment is tailored to your skin type. Unlike a surgical facelift, Ultra-lift leaves no scar and carries no risk of hair loss after surgery. It uses no foreign material such as filler or threads, so the result looks natural.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any downtime?
No. You can return to your normal activities immediately. Your skin may look flushed for a few hours, and some people have mild, temporary swelling, tingling or tenderness.
When will I see results?
Some people notice a subtle improvement a day or so after treatment. Results become significant at around 3 months, final results can take up to four months, and collagen keeps building for at least 6 months.
How long do the results last?
The collagen produced by the treatment gives long-term benefits, but aging continues. How long results last depends closely on your lifestyle: lower stress, enough sleep, a balanced diet and avoiding strong UV and smoking all make results last longer. We advise a session every 6 months to a year for the best maintenance.
How is Ultra-lift different from fillers, threads or botulinum toxin?
Ultra-lift stimulates your own new collagen and elastin instead of adding a foreign material, so the result is natural and longer lasting. It not only corrects sagging but also helps prevent drooping and laxity as you age.
Can it treat a double chin?
Yes. Ultra-lift targets stubborn fat under the chin and tightens the skin there.
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