Finding Your Best Angle With Ultherapy®
Modern Parenting’s editor-in-chief gives us the low down on her Ultherapy experience and why she loves it.
This story about Ultherapy first came out in Modern Parenting’s 2022 print edition.
At Modern Parenting, we always get asked by moms about the best treatments and products for anti-aging and what noninvasive procedures we can recommend that address sagging, wrinkles, and just the overall loss of skin elasticity. They say age is nothing but a number. But let’s be honest, we don’t want it to show on our faces. And the good news is, it doesn’t have to.
I consider myself pretty lucky because I have never had any skin issues even as a teenager. But I do have a round face and I’m also in my mid-40s. Since attending events and getting photographed occasionally is part of the job, I have concerns about my looks and how I present myself. In 2018, I was introduced to Ultherapy® by Merz Aesthetics®. I have tried the procedure three times ever since and let me tell you that I have never been so comfortable getting my photos taken!
Here are the 6 reasons why I love Ultherapy®:

1. The overall effect is amazing and long-lasting
There are a lot of anti-aging treatments and procedures available out there, but Ultherapy® remains to be the gold standard. It is the only U.S. FDA-cleared, non-invasive, skin-lifting device with Real-time Visualization (MFU-V) that lifts the neck, chin, and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. Ultherapy® allows for the delivery of energy precisely to the place where it will benefit you most and keep you safe. The result is natural-looking, and it improves over time. Doctors say that the effects almost mimic a surgical facelift, but this treatment is quick and easy as it lasts around 45 minutes and doesn’t involve needles and knives.
2. There is no downtime
For busy people like me who go to meetings, attend events, and interface with people almost every day, we can’t afford to have any downtime. Ultherapy® only requires a one-time treatment and lasts up to one year. I can’t say that it is painless because there is definitely a level of discomfort. But, it’s nothing that a little numbing cream and over-the-counter pain relievers can’t address. My face, especially around the jawline, feels sore up to one week after the treatment, but that just means the job is getting done. One trick I learned recently is to drink the pain medication 30 minutes before the actual procedure instead of after.
3. The effects get better over time
Sure there are treatments out there that show immediate results, but the effects also wear out faster. With Ultherapy®, the change becomes noticeable a couple of weeks up to a month post-treatment. But it gets better and better as time passes! For me, I notice my face get tighter and more contoured after two to three months. It is most noticeable in photos. The best part is that it lasts up to a year, sometimes more. In my case, I go through the Ultherapy® treatment every two years.
4. The effects include improvement of skin texture
Because Ultherapy® jumpstarts collagen production, there are other benefits to the skin and its appearance, such as the improvement in texture and skin glow. As we age, collagen breaks down, resulting in loss of skin strength and elasticity, also known as skin laxity. Through time-tested ultrasound technology, Ultherapy® helps produce new collagen growth and stimulates rejuvenation from deep within. Ultherapy® reaches both the deep dermis and fibrous layers of the skin that are rich in collagen. What does this mean? Not only does the face get lifted and feel tighter, but it also reduces the fine lines and wrinkles.
5. It is a once-a-year treatment making it a great investment
Ultherapy® isn’t your usual facial or laser treatment. That being said, it is also not an over-the-top, long-term investment – it really does work, and you will see a difference. As an advocate of self-care and self-love, I believe that we can’t put a price tag on what makes us feel good, both on the inside and on the outside. If you can only afford to do one of these treatments a year, go for the gold standard in nonsurgical lifting and skin tightening. Ultherapy® is a brand that has been proven time and again. Over 2 million treatments all over the world, with over a 95% patient satisfaction rate one year after treatment. Still need convincing? Ultherapy® also has 3 clearances: US and PH FDA cleared and EU approved – truly the best in its class.
6. It is a safe procedure
Ultherapy® machines have real-time visualization giving both optimal results through personalized treatment and a better safety profile with the ability to avoid hitting critical underlying structures. I am always so fearful of getting hurt or having permanent damage to my face (internally and externally), so it is very important to go to reputable clinics with trained doctors for the procedure.
The Age of Beauty Has Begun!
We are undoubtedly living in the Age of Beauty. Today, with so many advancements in the beauty industry, there are new procedures, treatments, and products coming out almost every day. There was a time when people had to go “under the knife” to get their faces lifted and tightened. But that is no longer the case. With so many options available, beauty solutions have become accessible to everyone, and rightfully so. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful — moms (and dads) are not an exception. We might need to work a little harder the older we get to look good and feel good — proper diet, exercise, hydration, and of course, beauty treatments here and there help a great deal. There’s no shame in the game, especially if we are doing it for ourselves and not for anyone else’s approval.
Parents get caught up with everyday responsibilities and routines, and we end up feeling spent and worn. Don’t think of beauty as something superficial or just another thing to tick off your to-do list! You deserve to feel good when you look in the mirror without feeling guilty. Knowing what makes us feel beautiful at any age is a magical time of self-discovery and the ultimate expression of self-love!
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