Facial sagging and wrinkles are a natural part of aging, as collagen and elastin in the skin decrease with age. For those who want to lift and tighten their skin to reclaim a youthful appearance without surgery, the Ultherapy Program at the Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSI), Bangkok Hospital Siriroj, which is accredited by the world-class safety standard JCI, is a choice that meets your needs and effectively boosts your confidence.
For the best lifting results and maximum safety, here is a guide to self-care and preparation according to PPSI's standards.
Understanding the Ultherapy Program Before Starting Treatment
The Ultherapy Program is a non-surgical facial and neck lifting procedure that works by delivering High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound energy deep beneath the skin to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin. A key highlight is that this energy can penetrate down to the SMAS layer, which is the same deep muscle layer that surgeons use in facelift surgery. This causes the skin to contract and gradually tighten naturally, with no surgical wounds and no downtime.
Pre-Treatment Guide
The Ultherapy Program is a non-surgical procedure, so there are steps for assessing readiness and safety, as well as a detailed analysis of your skin condition before treatment, as follows:
1. Complimentary Assessment: Begin by sharing your beauty goals and treatment history with the institute's team.
2. Personalized Consultation: PPSI's board-certified plastic surgeons will evaluate your facial structure by dividing it into 3 main areas:
2.1 Upper Face: Forehead area, forehead muscles, and eyebrow line
2.2 Mid-Face: Temple area, cheekbones, mid-cheeks, and nasolabial folds
2.3 Lower Face & Neck: Mouth corners, marionette lines, jawline, double chin, and neck
3. Skin Quality Assessment: The doctor will analyze the thickness and elasticity of your skin. Because each person's skin has different thicknesses and elasticity, this affects the determination of the appropriate ultrasound energy level to achieve the most youthful and natural lifting results.
4. Health History Preparation: Please inform the doctor about any underlying diseases, medications or supplements you are taking, and any history of drug allergies in detail for maximum safety during the procedure.
Post-Treatment Care to Maintain the Best Results
The most obvious advantage of the Ultherapy Program is that there is no downtime at all and no surgical wounds. Patients can return to their daily lives and work immediately. However, additional skin care to enhance optimal results is as follows:
1. Treat your skin gently: Avoid scrubbing or aggressively irritating your facial skin in the initial period to allow the underlying tissue and new collagen production process to work smoothly and at full efficiency.
2. Follow-ups: You can consult your plastic surgeon to update results and receive additional recommendations after treatment.
Confidence Under the Care of Specialist Surgeons at PPSI
The secret to a youthful-looking face that lasts begins with a correct assessment by a surgeon. At PPSI, the specialist skin surgeons who perform the assessment and consultation will also perform the procedure for you personally, ensuring that all patient expectations are met with the utmost care and safety.
Q&A
Q1: What is the Ultherapy Program?
A: It is a non-surgical facial and neck lifting procedure that uses high-frequency ultrasound to deliver energy deep into the SMAS layer to stimulate collagen and elastin production.
Q2: Is downtime required after the Ultherapy Program?
A: No downtime is required. You can return to your daily life and work immediately, but you should treat your skin gently and avoid scrubbing or aggressively irritating your facial skin in the initial period.
