Collagen keeps skin firm and full, and is responsible for youthfulness and skin health. Collagen is a naturally-occurring protein made by the body, however, as we age collagen begins to degrade and production is reduced and skin begins to sag and pull downward. The ultrasound technology used in treatment generates thermal energy underneath the skin, which stimulates the body’s natural repair process. Part of this process is the production of new, fresh collagen.

Most patients need just one treatment and some patients benefit from more than one. This depends on their body’s biological response to ultrasound and how your body naturally builds collagen.

It triggers collagen production deep within the skin, as the ultrasound waves pass deeply into the skin there may be some slight discomfort, rest assured that this is actually a good sign because it indicates that the treatment is working. Aditionally, the technology is constantly being updated and enhanced, most recently a software upgrade.

People who receive the treatment can expect to see the results of fresh, new collagen for as much as a 12 months following the procedure. However, skin continues to age, so touch-ups and future follow-up appointments are recommended to help keep up with the skin’s natural aging process. The speed at which this aging process takes place varies with each individual patient.

Slight redness may occur for an hour or so after the treatment takes place. A small percentage of people experience minor swelling, tingling or pain to the touch, but these side effects are mild and temporary.*

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