Ultherapy Non-Invasive Skin Tightening

Atlanta Face & Body offers Ultherapy, an FDA-cleared ultrasound-based treatment for non-surgical lifting and tightening of the face, neck, and décolletage. Ultherapy delivers focused micro-ultrasound energy to the deep structural layers of the skin to stimulate new collagen production without incisions or downtime, making it a practical option for patients seeking visible skin firming without surgical facelift recovery.

Ultherapy at Atlanta Face & Body is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared procedure that uses micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation (MFU-V) to lift and tighten lax skin on the face, brow, neck, and chest. Unlike radiofrequency or laser skin tightening devices that act on the superficial dermis, Ultherapy targets the same deep muscular-aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer addressed surgically in facelift procedures — the layer responsible for structural support of the overlying skin and soft tissue. During treatment, a handheld transducer is passed across the treatment area while delivering precise, controlled bursts of ultrasound energy at targeted depths (1.5 mm, 3 mm, and 4.5 mm). The energy creates micro-thermal injury zones that trigger the body's natural collagen-regeneration response over the following 90 to 180 days. Patients often report initial firmness immediately after treatment, with progressive lifting and tightening becoming visible over three to six months as new collagen matures. Ultherapy is particularly suited to patients in their late thirties to early fifties who are beginning to notice skin laxity but are not ready for or interested in surgical intervention. It is also used as a maintenance treatment by surgical patients to prolong results between procedures. Common treatment areas include the lower face and jowl region, the submental neck, brow elevation, and chest (décolletage) texture improvement. Treatment sessions typically take 60 to 90 minutes depending on the area. Downtime is minimal — occasional temporary flushing, mild swelling, or skin sensitivity may occur but resolve within days. Atlanta Face & Body's providers perform Ultherapy within the context of the practice's broader expertise in facial anatomy, ensuring depth and placement are optimised for each patient's anatomy. Pricing is provided at consultation.