Between natural aging and environmental factors like sun damage, you may need help to preserve your skin’s natural beauty. While there are many advanced skin tightening treatments, there are two that have become wildly popular. Ultherapy and Profound treatments are both designed to rejuvenate your facial skin and bring back that youthful glow.
This treatment uses energy technology to trigger the production of collagen and elastin. These are the natural building blocks of smooth, tight skin. The results are more significant that Ultherapy for some people. The treatment does not use any toxins, fillers, or incisions. It can often provide great improvement for those who wish to avoid surgery.
Profound is an excellent treatment for the face and neck area. However, it can also be used to reduce the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks, thighs, and legs. A good candidate for Profound would be anyone looking for:
Patients seeking a non-invasive treatment would benefit from Ultherapy. This FDA -cleared treatment tightens skin and improves elasticity by increasing collagen production. This provides a lift and overall improvement in the appearance of skin.
If you are looking to improve loose skin on the neck and chin area, Ultherapy may be the solution. This treatment can also reduce wrinkles on the chest and improve elasticity of the brow area. While these results are not as dramatic as a facelift, it is the perfect alternative for patients who are being proactive and noticing signs of age. It is also a great option for those who do not wish to undergo surgery but still want to see results.
Are you finding it difficult to decide which treatment might be best for you? Let’s look at the differences in the procedures.
Both treatments are non-surgical but Profound does require more downtime. With Ultherapy, patients should expect minimal to no swelling and bruising. However, Profound uses microneedles which produces more redness, swelling, and bruising. This can last for up to 10 days.
Profound and Ultherapy treatment can both be used for the brow, neck, chin and décolletage area. However, Profound can also be used on the abdomen, buttocks and thighs. Also, Profound is effective at treating cellulite while Ultherapy is not.
Since Profound does treat more areas, and provides more lift and collagen, it does cost more than Ultherapy. However, both are less expensive than surgical options.
Are you ready to see a difference in your skin? Let us help you bring back that youthful glow and preserve your natural beauty. Contact Integrated Dermatology of Reston today to discuss the options.
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