Aftercare: Lifting (Ultherapy, Thermage)

Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth, bruising, or slight stiffness when making facial expressions can occur and settle on their own. If anything lasts more than a week, contact us anytime.

These treatments work by heating the skin, so on the day of treatment avoid anything that cools it — ice packs, cold masks, or washing with cold water.

Your skin will be more sensitive than usual. For at least a week, avoid anything that irritates it, such as exfoliation.

For one week, limit alcohol, smoking, saunas, and anything else that raises your skin temperature significantly.

Skin can feel dry afterwards — drink plenty of water and moisturize well.

Avoid direct sun when outdoors and always wear sunscreen.

You may see some lift right away, but the full result develops over 2–3 months.

Thermage and Ultherapy are commonly repeated every 6–12 months, but the right interval varies a lot with the number of shots per session, your skin, and your goals. We'll work out the best schedule for you together.