Spa Awards 2023: Best Lifting & Firming Treatment - Ultherapy
Lifting and firming the visage, without surgery.
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Traditional surgical facelifts have long been a trusted method for achieving a visibly lifted appearance. Known for their effectiveness, these invasive procedures come with inherent risks and a considerable recovery time. Ultherapy, however, presents an innovative alternative, offering a non-surgical route to facial rejuvenation.
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Ultherapy stands out with its unique approach, utilising ultrasound technology both to stimulate the deeper skin layers, as well as real-time ultrasound imaging to deliver the energy where it's needed the most. This process causes controlled micro-injuries to the tissue, kickstarting the body's repair response system to initiate collagen regeneration, which in turn improves skin's elasticity and firmness. As a result, Ultherapy achieves a natural lifting and tightening of the skin, appealing to those who prefer non-invasive methods.
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A key feature of Ultherapy is the use of its advanced ultrasound imaging technology. This feedback system allows practitioners to view tissue layers during treatment, facilitating accurate targeting for optimal ultrasound energy application. This accuracy plays a vital role in the treatment's success, ensuring that energy is directed to areas most conducive to collagen production, thereby bolstering both the safety and effectiveness of the procedure. This technology is pivotal in achieving the firming and lifting effects that make Ultherapy a preferred choice for natural and noticeable improvements without the need for surgery.
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After undergoing Ultherapy, patients typically notice an improvement in their skin's appearance after around four to six weeks, the time taken for the body to naturally produce collagen. The treatment's ability to naturally stimulate collagen leads to a gradual yet visible lifting effect, giving the skin a more youthful and refreshed look. This gradual change is in stark contrast to the often abrupt and dramatic transformations seen with surgical facelifts. Ultherapy effectively targets areas like the eyebrows, under the chin, the neck, and the décolletage, reducing lines and wrinkles and providing a subtle, significant lift.
Ultherapy (from $3,000) is available at Merz Aesthetics certified clinics. For more information, visit https://www.ultherapysg.com/certified-clinics.html.
The selections for the Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore Spa Awards 2023 represent the culmination of a rigorous testing process by the BAZAAR team. Results and awards are based on their expertise and collective assessments.