Non-surgical lifting, the deepest tier.
Ultherapy
Micro-focused ultrasound that reaches the SMAS, the same anatomical layer addressed by surgical facelifts, lifting brow, jawline, neck, and décolletage. London exclusive.
Skin & Laser · London exclusive
The Treatment
Ultherapy
Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound (MFU), sound energy precisely focused at depths of 1.5mm, 3mm, and 4.5mm. The 4.5mm depth reaches the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), the same anatomical layer surgeons lift during a facelift. The device is FDA-cleared and the only non-invasive technology with formal lift indications for brow, chin, jawline, and neck.
Ultherapy is the closest thing to a non-surgical lift, but it's not a substitute for surgery in cases of advanced laxity. We will tell you honestly which category you fall into. For early to moderate laxity in patients in their late 30s to mid-50s, Ultherapy is often the right answer.
Duration
60–90 min
Downtime
None
Pain level
Tolerable
Sessions
1 session
Results start
Week 4
Results peak
3 months
About
What it is, how it works.
How it works
During treatment, ultrasound visualisation lets your clinician see exactly where the energy is being delivered, depth by depth. The focused energy creates tiny coagulation points at the SMAS layer. Your body responds by initiating a wound-healing cascade, new collagen forms over the following 2–3 months, slowly tightening and lifting tissue from below. Final results appear at 3 months, with continued improvement up to 6 months.
Why it matters
Ultherapy is the closest thing to a non-surgical lift, but it's not a substitute for surgery in cases of advanced laxity. We will tell you honestly which category you fall into. For early to moderate laxity in patients in their late 30s to mid-50s, Ultherapy is often the right answer.
Indications
What We Treat
- Early to moderate skin laxity (jawline, neck, brow)
- Brow heaviness or descent
- Jowls and softening jawline definition
- Crepey décolletage
- Not ready for surgery
Treatment Stacking™
Combines beautifully with
Polynucleotides
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Dermal Fillers
Profhilo & Skin Boosters
Results & Expectations
Clinical Expertise. Natural Outcomes.
What may improve
- Jawline and neck definition
- Brow elevation
- Reduced jowls
- Tightened décolletage
Timeline
Subtle changes from week 4. Significant improvement at 8–12 weeks. Final result at 3 months, with continued benefit up to 6 months. Lasts up to 24 months.
For advanced laxity with significant excess skin, surgical lift remains superior. Your physician will be honest about which category you fall into.
Meet the 23MD Digital Team
Doctor-led intelligence, at your fingertips. Explore your skin or plan how Ultherapy layers with the rest of your protocol.
Skin Analyser
AI-led skin assessment
Upload a photo and receive a personalised skin assessment with treatment recommendations from our doctor-led protocols.
Analyse My Skin
Treatment Stacker
Build your optimal protocol
An intelligent planner that layers aesthetic, regenerative and longevity treatments into a sequenced protocol calibrated to your goals and timeline.
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Safety & Suitability
Not suitable for
- Severe laxity better served by surgical consultation
- Implants in the treatment area
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active skin infection
- Patients expecting immediate results
Consultation required: A consultation is required to confirm Ultherapy is the right modality. Avoid blood-thinners 48 hours before where medically safe.
FAQs
Your Questions, Answered
Medically reviewed by Dr Suha Kersh, MBChB, MRCGP, Director of Aesthetics on April 2026.
