Ulthera therapy in Krasnodar – Ulthera SMAS lifting

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Natalya Borisovna Zhmurina Director, Chief Physician of “A Clinic” Dermatovenereologist, cosmetologist

Publication date: July 18, 2022

Review date: November 04, 2022

The Ultherapy procedure is a real salvation for anyone who is not ready for a surgical facelift.

With age, complex processes begin to occur in the collagen fibers of the skin. Changes also occur in the muscular aponeurotic layer (SMAS), which is located under the skin, due to which the facial contour becomes less clear, and imperfections in appearance become more apparent. As a result, the oval of the face changes, eyebrows droop, and sagging skin appears under the chin. Previously, it was possible to change the situation only with the help of plastic surgery, today - with the help of Altera-therapy, since this procedure acts specifically on the SMAS layer. The result is a circular lifting effect.

How is the plastic effect achieved using Ultheratherapy?

Altera is a sophisticated ultrasound system designed and manufactured in the USA. Its work is based on micro-focused ultrasound, capable of penetrating both into the layers of the skin and to a depth of 4.5 mm (at the SMAS level).

It is very important that the ultrasound is micro-focused. That is, it penetrates exactly where the doctor directs it, without damaging adjacent areas of the skin, underlying structures, muscles, blood vessels, etc.

Ultrasound heats tissue. When the temperature in the skin, subcutaneous fat or muscle-aponeurotic layer increases, compaction occurs and, accordingly, contraction of collagen fibers and connective tissue of the fat layers occurs. The skin begins to tighten. The lifting effect occurs without surgical intervention. In addition, old collagen begins to break down in the skin and new collagen begins to appear.

With the Altera System device, you can use 6 sensors with different depths of penetration into the skin and subcutaneous layer: 4.5, 3.0 and 1.5 mm and various shapes for large and anatomically difficult-to-reach areas. The doctor selects the number of pulses and the depth of impact of the ultrasonic sensor individually. The more pronounced the fatty tissue and excess soft tissue are, the deeper the attachment and the greater the number of impulses are required. The thinner the skin and the less fatty tissue, the more superficial the sensor is used.

Each Altera System sensor is equipped with patented Ulthera DeepSEE technology, which provides high-quality visualization of soft tissue at a depth of up to 8 mm. This control helps to avoid damage to structures. In addition, proper contact of the sensor with the skin surface is monitored, which significantly reduces the risk of adverse events. In reality, the visualization looks like this: when the sensor is applied to the face or area of ​​the body, an image of the skin and the muscular-aponeurotic system appears on the screen of the device. This is reminiscent of an ultrasound examination. Visualization greatly helps the doctor to work on the deep dermal and subcutaneous layers, tighten and tighten the skin.

Features of the UTIMS A3 device

The South Korean-made device UTIMS A3 is an analogue of the Ultraformer 3 and Altera devices.
The main difference of the innovative Yutims installation is the use of improved CENTERLESS technology when carrying out SMAS lifting. The Utims ultrasonic installation kit includes several multifunctional sensors (transducers):

• 6 manipulas for face lifting
• 2 hands for modeling problem areas of the body

In addition, a wide selection of cartridges allows you to quickly and effectively remove local fat deposits on the body.

What problems does Ulthera therapy solve?

• Tightens the oval of the face
• Removes sagging skin above the upper eyelid
• Smoothes lower eyelid hernias
• Raises eyebrows and corners of lips
• Outlines cheekbones
• Smoothes wrinkles and folds (including in the nose and lips)
• Solves the problem of lip asymmetry
• Smoothes the neck and décolleté area
• Removes double chin

Doctors distinguish three zones of influence of the Altera System apparatus: lifting the upper zone of the face, forehead, lifting the middle zone of the face and lifting the lower zone of the face.

Avdeyuk Elena Vladimirovna

Dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist

Due to the deep effect on the muscle layer, the activity of the forehead muscles decreases and they become smoother. Wrinkles in the corners of the eyes - the so-called crow's feet - also disappear. Eyebrows rise, revealing a beautiful look.

After Altera lifting of the middle zone of the face, a clear oval is formed, folds in the nose and lips are effectively removed, the corners of the mouth are raised, the skin in the cheekbones is smoothed, and the facial tissues in the cheeks are lifted.

In the lower area of ​​the face, due to lifting with the Altera apparatus, the most clearly defined transition from the chin to the neck is obtained.

With the help of SMAS lifting, facial contours regain their former clarity

The main objective of the operation is to treat the lower third of the face. The tissues of the chin and neck are tightened, eliminating sagging skin, jowls and ptosis. A woman’s age is most often judged by her flabby neck, so after correction of this particular area, rejuvenation is observed. The angle of the chin acquires the clarity characteristic of young women.

How long does the effect of the Ulthera therapy procedure last?

As a rule, one session of Ulthera therapy is enough to get a clear lifting and rejuvenation effect.

The contrast between what the skin was like before the procedure and what it looked like after treatment with the Altera apparatus is noticeable immediately after the end of the procedure. The effect then increases over 2-3 months; in some cases, the process can last up to 6 months. That is, the skin will look more and more youthful, well-groomed, and toned every month. The result obtained lasts up to 3 years or more, depending on the individual characteristics of the body.

Ulthera System Reviews

I.V.

I am 48 years old, I have thick skin with practically no wrinkles, but over time you can’t argue with the fact that nasolabial folds and a double chin have appeared. I tried to eliminate the shortcomings with massages and myostimulation. This did not bring any visible effect. I heard from a cosmetologist about the Alter procedure and that it affects the muscles, “lifting” the face and smoothing out precisely these folds. I did this procedure and didn’t regret it one bit. I'm very pleased with the result!

Maria Goldman

A couple of months ago I had the altera procedure done. This is not the first serious procedure I had done in Elena; I have already had photorejuvenation, Fraxel, and Thermage. More than a year has passed since Thermage, and I wanted to do something else, because... The years still take their toll. I can say unequivocally that Thermage and Altera are simply magnificent. Each device has its own job, and it’s very convenient when all this can be done in one place by experienced specialists whom you trust. The results have pleased me for a long time and I hope it will continue to be so! Thanks to the clinic Elena and, especially, Natalya Andreevna!

Strengths of Altera Therapy

1. In general, the skin reacts to ultrasound in the same way as to laser or radio frequency radiation. As the temperature rises, the processes of regeneration of the most important proteins - collagen and elastin - begin. But Altera’s strength is that the device is able to reach the deep layers of tissue. After all, ultrasound in the Altera apparatus operates at such anatomical levels, the transformation of which can quite effectively rejuvenate the skin.

2. A huge plus of SMAS-lifting is the concentration of ultrasonic energy. It does not dissipate during the procedure. Almost 90% is concentrated at the beam focusing point. This fact serves as an argument to talk about the benefits and safety of the technique. The focused ultrasound beam does not affect adjacent tissue.

3. Another proof of the high level of process controllability is the presence of a visualization mode in the device. It allows you to display an ultrasound image of tissue, scanning the image to a significant depth (up to 8 mm).

4. The advantage is that the procedure is less traumatic. If, during surgical plastic surgery, stretched muscles and skin are subject to excision, then Altera produces a multi-level effect on the skin and muscles without damaging them.

5. No need for anesthesia. During the procedure, no anesthesia, no cooling, much less anesthesia is required.

6. It is important that the procedure is carried out once. And the effect lasts for several years. For business people whose work schedules are drawn up months in advance, this is a powerful argument. Such people take care of their appearance, but cannot spend much time visiting clinics.

7. There is no rehabilitation period. This is the “lunch break” procedure. Immediately after it is held, you can go to a business meeting.

Stages of SMAS lifting using the Utims device

The procedure consists of several stages:

• cosmetology consultation;
• make-up removal of the hardware treatment area;
• visual assessment of the patient’s skin with the application of preliminary markings for SMAS lifting;
• applying a special agent that improves the penetration of ultrasonic pulses;
• point impact with the Yutims A3 device;
• final application of a restorative cosmetic.

The duration of SMAS lifting varies between 40-60 minutes.

Does Altera Therapy have any disadvantages?

No serious side effects were identified after the procedure. All manifestations are associated with the natural process of tissue healing.

For example, some patients experience slight redness on the skin after Ulthera therapy. However, this is difficult to attribute to side effects, since this is a normal reaction of the dermis. The redness goes away on its own within 30 minutes.

In the rarest cases, swelling of the face may occur. They last from 2 to 5-7 days, depending on the characteristics of the body. Sometimes small rashes appear on the skin. They are provoked by too tight a fit of the device’s attachments. But without this, in some parts of the face it is difficult to achieve maximum tissue development.

It is also worth noting that in case of highly pronounced subcutaneous fat tissue, Ulthera therapy will not bring the desired effect. This will require complex work using thread technologies and removing excess fluid from tissues

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Fraxel, Ulthera therapy, thread lifting

Thread lifting - Soft Lift threads, Ulthera therapy

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Result, before and after photos

Altera therapy has the effect of preventing sagging facial tissues, strengthening the ligaments of muscle fibers, and preventing age-related changes in the skin. By influencing the SMAS level, the specialist obtains long-term and lasting results from Altera therapy.

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Indications

Ultrasonic lifting is indicated for patients if they have the following aesthetic defects:

• Pronounced expression wrinkles on the face, as well as on the neck and décolleté;
• Signs of involutive aging, in particular, ptotic areas: ptosis of the cheeks, jowls, double chin;
• Hernial bags under the eyes;
• Skin that has lost its elasticity;
• Flabby, overstretched skin;
• Asymmetrical contour of the face or body.