Ultherapy and Thermage use two different sources of energy to lift and tighten skin. Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology whereas Thermage uses radio frequency technology. Ultrasound energy is considered superior to radio frequency because it reaches deeper layers of tissue to trigger the body’s natural regenerative response to stimulate collagen production. Another key advantage of Ultherapy is that ultrasound imaging is used to pinpoint the exact depth and location to deliver the ultrasound energy. This allows the provider to customize your treatment based on your unique anatomy and target tissue layers that will respond best to treatment and produce the best outcome. Radio frequency used by Thermage is much less precise and customizable. In summary, Ultherapy is more effective and safer than Thermage due to its superior technology.