Our skin changes as we age and becomes less firm and elastic due to diminishing levels of collagen and elastin in the skin, which can result in fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. An exciting non-invasive treatment called Ultherapy stimulates collagen production deep within the skin to dramatically improve firmness and elasticity. Dr. Melanie Hecker and Dr. David Hecker, the skilled providers at Hecker Dermatology Group in Pompano Beach and Tamarac, FL, can smooth wrinkles with Ultherapy.

Benefits of Ultherapy

Ultherapy can be used to improve the firmness, tone, and appearance of the skin on several areas of the body, such as the face, neck, chest, and hands. This exciting treatment offers numerous benefits, including:

• Non-surgical and non-invasive
• Stimulates the growth of new collagen and elastin
• Lifts, tones, and tightens skin to create a more youthful appearance
• The only non-invasive FDA-approved treatment for lifting skin on the neck and face
• Patients can continue experiencing improvements in the skin for up to 6 months after treatment
• Treats deeper layers of skin as compared to other methods that only target the superficial layers

Ultherapy Treatment

Ultherapy utilizes ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production deep within the skin. Both are proteins that help skin retain firmness and elasticity. Unfortunately, the production of these proteins decreases with age, which can leave the skin looking lax and lead to wrinkles. Ultherapy helps individuals regain a more youthful appearance. Talk to the experienced doctors at our dermatology offices in Pompano Beach and Tamarac, FL, about treating wrinkles with Ultherapy.

A special applicator tool is used to deliver ultrasound energy deep within the skin at a depth of about 4.5mm, which is the same layer typically targeted during a surgical facelift. Ultherapy is the only FDA-approved non-invasive treatment that can target this same layer of skin without surgery.

Ultrasound imaging allows the provider to precisely focus the ultrasound energy at the exact right layer of skin, without affecting other areas not being treated. The ultrasound energy heats the skin tissue and causes cellular friction, which stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin. The result is a tightening and lifting of the skin that continues to improve for 2-3 months after treatment. Some patients even experience improved results for up to 6 months.

The procedure typically lasts between 30-60 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. Most patients do not report experiencing any discomfort, just a slight warm feeling in the area being treated due to the warmth of the ultrasound applicator. Normal activities can be resumed after treatment, but it is important to limit sun exposure and protect the skin when outdoors.

If you desire skin that is firm, toned, and youthful-looking, Ultherapy could be right for you. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Melanie Hecker or Dr. David Hecker to learn more about this exciting and non-invasive treatment for sagging skin and wrinkles by calling Hecker Dermatology Group in Pompano Beach and Tamarac, FL, at (954) 783-2323. Visit our website to learn more: www.HeckerDerm.com.