There are minimal known side effects of this procedure. Side effects that may occur as a result of Ultherapy skin tightening treatment include:
mild redness around treated areas which typically disappears within minutes following duration
swelling or inflammation at the area where Ultherapy device applicator was placed on your skin, and only lasts for up to one day after application
increased sensitivity in areas where Ultherapy procedure is performed
temporary numbness (may last 24 hours) or tenderness near the surface of the tissue close to an Ultherapy applicator but only if it has been applied too superficially.
Expected Results of Ultherapy: when you are completely healed from treatment, there should be no change in facial appearance with minimal signs of any side effects. This skin tightening is not permanent but the results of treatment last for up to one year on average.
We advise that you stay out of the sun and avoid excessive ultraviolet exposure before your Ultherapy skin tightening procedure because it may cause an adverse reaction in certain patients. This can be done by staying indoors, limiting time outdoors (especially during peak hours), covering exposed areas with sunscreen or protective clothing when outside, using a hat if you have thinning hair, wearing long-sleeve shirts throughout most days, and slip-on shoes as opposed to sandals or flip flops which could lead to direct contact with UV rays from sunlight.