As skin ages, changes in collagen and elasticity can lead to laxity, sagging and loss of firmness. While these changes are a natural part of ageing, some individuals seek non-surgical options that support skin structure without disrupting daily routines. Ultherapy is one such treatment available in Singapore through qualified dermatologists. It uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, helping to improve skin firmness in targeted areas with minimal downtime.
What Causes Visible Signs of Ageing?
As we age, our skin undergoes gradual yet noticeable changes influenced by both internal and external factors. These key contributors include:
- Collagen Loss: Over time, the body’s natural collagen production slows, and existing collagen fibres weaken. This loss of structural support leads to thinner, less firm skin that is more prone to fine lines and wrinkles.
- Decline in Skin Elasticity: The skin’s laxity, or its ability to bounce back, diminishes as elastic fibres break down and cell regeneration slows. This can lead to looser, less resilient skin texture that accentuates sagging.
- Effects of Gravity: Gravity continuously pulls on the skin and underlying tissues, gradually altering facial contours. Over the years, this contributes to drooping around the cheeks, jawline and neck.
- Environmental Stressors: Daily exposure to sunlight, pollution and smoking accelerates collagen and elastin breakdown. These environmental aggressors not only deepen wrinkles but also lead to uneven tone, roughness and dullness.
Benefits of Ultherapy for Ageing Skin
Ultherapy offers an advanced, clinically proven way to lift and tighten skin naturally without surgery. By using focused ultrasound energy, it stimulates the body’s own collagen production to restore firmness and definition over time. Here are some of its key benefits:
Non-Invasive
Ultherapy is completely non-surgical, requiring no incisions or injections. This makes it a comfortable and low-risk treatment option for individuals seeking skin rejuvenation without downtime.
Natural-Looking Results
Instead of creating artificial changes, Ultherapy harnesses your body’s natural collagen response. The gradual tightening and lifting produce subtle yet noticeable improvements that enhance your features while maintaining a natural look.
Targeted and Customisable Treatment
Every Ultherapy session is personalised to suit your skin’s needs. The ultrasound technology allows precise targeting of problem areas, such as the brow, chin, neck or décolletage. This precision helps ensure even and effective lifting where it is needed most.
Minimal Downtime
Because it is non-invasive, most patients can return to work or their daily routines right after the procedure. Any redness or mild tenderness typically subsides within hours, making it ideal for individuals with busy schedules.
Long-Lasting Effects
Results appear gradually as new collagen forms beneath the skin, with improvements continuing for up to six months after treatment. With proper skincare and maintenance, the lifting effects can last for over a year, helping you maintain a firmer, more youthful appearance.
How Ultherapy Works
Ultherapy precisely targets the deeper structural layers of the skin, where collagen production naturally occurs. The treatment works through a series of carefully guided steps to stimulate your skin’s natural renewal process:
Step 1: Preparation and Imaging
Your skin specialist first applies a layer of ultrasound gel to the treatment area. Using real-time ultrasound imaging, they visualise the deeper layers of your skin to ensure accurate and effective energy delivery.
Step 2: Targeted Energy Delivery
Focused ultrasound energy is then directed to specific depths beneath the skin’s surface, bypassing the outer layer entirely. This precision ensures the treatment targets the same foundational layers typically addressed during surgical facelifts.
Step 3: Collagen Stimulation
The ultrasound energy generates brief, controlled heat in these deeper tissues. This process triggers the body’s natural healing response, stimulating the production of fresh, new collagen and elastin.
Step 4: Gradual Lifting and Firming
In the weeks and months that follow, collagen rebuilds and strengthens, gradually lifting and tightening the treated areas. The result is smoother, firmer skin with improved contours and a naturally rejuvenated appearance.
What Results to Expect After Ultherapy
After an Ultherapy session, patients often notice a subtle lift and improved skin tone within the first few weeks. As collagen production increases, the skin continues to firm and tighten naturally, with the most visible results appearing between two and three months after treatment. Improvements can continue for up to six months as the collagen network strengthens beneath the surface.
The longevity and degree of results vary depending on individual factors such as age, skin condition and lifestyle habits. To maintain long-term firmness, your doctor may recommend periodic follow-up sessions as part of a personalised treatment plan.
Exploring Ultherapy Under the Care of Dr Wong Su-Ni
Ultherapy provides a science-led, non-surgical approach for addressing skin laxity by working with the body’s natural collagen response. With targeted ultrasound energy and minimal downtime, it offers a gradual, natural-looking way to support skin firmness and contour. For individuals exploring effective options to address visible signs of ageing without surgery, Ultherapy presents a considered and clinically grounded treatment worth exploring under the care of a qualified dermatologist.
At Dr SN Wong Skin, Hair, Nails & Laser Specialist Clinic, patients receive dermatology-led care focused on safety, accuracy and long-term skin health. If you are noticing persistent skin sagging or other signs of ageing, Senior Consultant Dermatologist Dr Wong Su-Ni can assess your skin condition and advise whether Ultherapy is an appropriate option for your needs. Schedule a consultation with our clinic today.
