Hello lovelies!
I am really excited to share with you about today's topic!
It's all about lifting, toning and tightening loose saggy skin!
Yep! I finally got the chance to try out the highly raved treatment,
Ultherapy
This is definitely one treatment you should consider if you're not ready for a facelift.
So.. What exactly IS Ultherapy all about?
Ultherapy is the only US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved non-invasive, no-downtime skin tightening treatment that uses focused ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift, tone, and tighten loose skin.
Using ultrasound technology, Ultherapy works from the inside-out to lift and tighten skin non-invasively so you do not need to go through the nerve-wrecks of going under the knife to get your youthful looking skin back!
The use of ultrasound enables the practitioner or doctor to clearly see the layers of your skin (just like how gynaes takes an ultrasound scan of the foetus) and ensure that the energy is delivered to the correct areas. Our body in response to this energy will recondition tired skin by stimulating the growth of fresh, new collagen.
Before I get started on the actual treatment (and photos of me that are so gross you might choke), here's a little history of myself and my skin!
I'm 25 years old this year and though many of you might be thinking why I would need to lift/tone/firm my skin. Here's a break down of all my facial problem for all of you to read easily and reasons why I personally think I'd benefit from Ultherapy:
Saggy Skin (Chin, Lower cheek area)
Jawline not defined - My jawline should end at where the dotted line is!!
I was kinda overweight when I was in my secondary school days and within a short p of time, I lost close to 25 kg. And when that happened, my skin was soooo loose EVERYWHERE including my face that I could literally tug on my cheeks and feel like Mrs Incredible .aka. Elastigirl.
I was just THIS close to consider having surgery to remove all that sagginess from my face!
Smile Lines
Ever since I don't know when, I've noticed that my smile lines were getting more and more obvious! Probably due to ageing and my slight under bite problem, my smile lines made my overall appearance dull, tired and aged.
Eye Bags
The other problem I have and still am struggling with is my eye bags. Not just eye bags but eye bags that are impossible to conceal! Unlike most people with only eye bags with colour difference, mine has this line dented in which I've had since young. Boo me..
Even a famous make up artist I met previously told me that unless I go through some kind of lifting treatment/ surgery would it than be possible to conceal. I was devastate
So you can't imagine how elated I was when Dr. Terence Tan told me that this problem of mine could be improved with the help of Ultherapy!
I was kind of scared at first since it was going to be on my eye area which is the most sensitive part, but Dr Tan reassured me that it is very safe because there is a new 1.5mm transducer that is beneficial for sensitive areas like the eyes!
Less talk more action! Let's start!!!
Prior to the treatment, I had a very detailed consultation done with Dr Terence Tan about how Ultherapy works, the procedure etc..
Dr Tan was very detailed and patient with my never ending questions! Scaredy cat much but I've learnt so much about my skin too!
While waiting for the medication to work, I got a thorough face cleanse by Halley's skilled beautician.
Lo and behold.. Evil makeup-less me..
BOOHOO!
See how bad my smile lines and eye bags are! T^T
While waiting for the numbing cream to take its effect, Dr Tan showed me the ultrasound of my skin layers!
So interesting~
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And these are the different "cartridges" to treat the different layers of the skin!
From left to right:
- 1.5mm
from surface of skin down
- 3.0mm
from surface of skin down
- 4.5mm
from surface of skin down
If you're wondering how the different transducers work its magic, I did some research for you AND found a video too!
How the Ultherapy Treatment Works .
Superficial Dermis (1.5mm) Treats the most superficial layer (Dermis); for fine-tuning and immediate improvement in appearance
Deep Dermis (3mm) Treats the deeper dermis layer (Fats/ Connective Tissue); gradual improvement in skin's condition with the formation of new collagen
SMAS/Platysma (4.5mm) Treats the Platysma layer which is also the muscle that most plastic surgeons touch on when doing a surgical facelift; Gradual and long lasting effects.
The first area to be treated was my cheek area!
Next area, my double chin!! No more double chin!
Don't mind my poker face, I was probably day dreaming at the moment and thinking how I'll look without my double chin~ Teehee~
Last but not least, my eye bags!
That is the new 1.5mm transducer that Dr. Tan is using on me. The size of the transducer fits snuggily and is perfect for the eye area like the crows feet, eye bags and even the areas around the lips!
After about an hour of treatment, I was finally done!!
My immediate reaction when I looked into the mirror was =D
I could immediately see a difference in my eye bags! It was kind of swollen at first but it went down after just a couple of hours!
Now, I'm guessing most of you will be curious if it was uncomfortable/ painful. Well, I have an average pain threshold. It wasn't painful, only a slight discomfort when the application was done around my bone area. Imagine touching and pressing on a sunburnt area?
It was really nice of Dr Tan too because I was so uptight when he was about to treat my eye bags so every time he clicked the button, he said "Don't worry, it's not touching the eyeballs" over and over again just to ease the nerves in me. HAHA!
Dr. Tan also told me that there might be a bit of swelling for the first 1 week or so in which mine went down in about 5 days.
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This photo was taken right after I got home from the treatment.
Not edited at all! Just a little puffy around the cheek and eye area~
And yes, you are not seeing it wrong..I have make up on in the picture as there is no downtime at all!
And this was taken a day after!
I can now completely conceal my eye bags!
Here's a basic timeline of what you will experience after the treatment!
I'm now in my 3rd week and I'm still feeling a little tenderness around my eyes and cheeks despite the swelling being gone but it's all normal! Instead, I'm feeling happy that I'm still feeling the soreness because it means the treatment is still working its magic! Though you might not see results immediately, there should be a significant difference after 2-3 months.
I'd like to thank Dr. Tan and the professional staff at Halley Medical Aesthetics for taking such great care of me and taking so much pride in what they do!
For all of you out there who are interested in doing Ultherapy, I'd say go for it!
I had a great experience and am benefiting from it and at least for the next 1 year or so I'd have a more youthful face because one session of Ultherapy lasts from 12 - 19 months! Ultherapy at Halley Medical Aesthetics costs SGD$2,900 for a full face treatment.
I hope this review helps with your doubts!
Should need more info, you can contact Halley Medical Aesthetics to know more!
Halley Medical Aesthetics
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Singapore 238302
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