People often lump Ultherapy® in with lasers. It is not one: Ultherapy® works below the surface with ultrasound, while laser treatments like Clear+ Brilliant® work on the surface itself.
The difference, in their words
Lasers generally use light energy to treat the surface of the skin for texture and pigment issues. Ultherapy® uses ultrasound energy to bypass the surface and treat the deep foundational layers of the skin, providing a significant lift that lasers simply cannot achieve.
What Ultherapy® does
Ultherapy® is the gold standard in non-invasive skin tightening, utilizing FDA-cleared microfocused ultrasound energy to lift and firm the skin. At Avelure Med Spa, we offer this advanced treatment to help clients across Indiana, Missouri, and Michigan achieve a visible lift on the face, neck, and chest without the need for surgery or downtime. By targeting the deeper tissue layers that other treatments can’t reach, Ultherapy® stimulates your body’s own regenerative process to restore a youthful, refreshed appearance.
Every treatment is customized using real-time ultrasound imaging, allowing our providers to see exactly where the energy is being delivered for maximum safety and precision. Whether you are looking to lift the brow, define the jawline, or smooth lines on the décolletage, Ultherapy® provides natural-looking results that develop gradually over time. It is the perfect solution for those who want to address skin laxity while maintaining their natural facial expressions and features.
- Longevity: Results typically last between 12 to 18 months, though many clients notice the benefits for up to two years. Because the treatment stimulates your own natural collagen, the longevity of your results depends on your individual aging process. Many clients schedule annual maintenance to keep their skin looking firm and
- Results timeline: You may notice some immediate contraction of the skin, but the real transformation happens as new collagen forms. Significant improvements in skin firmness and lifting are typically visible at three months, with results continuing to improve for up to six months.
- Track record: Ultherapy® has been used safely in over two million treatments worldwide and is FDA-cleared for lifting and tightening. The use of ultrasound technology has a proven track record in the medical field for over 50 years, making it a reliable and safe choice for aesthetic rejuvenation.
What a gentle laser like Clear+ Brilliant® does
Clear+ Brilliant® is a gentle yet effective laser treatment designed to refresh your skin from the inside out. At Avelure Med Spa, we use this advanced fractional laser technology to address the early signs of aging and maintain a youthful, glowing complexion. By creating millions of microscopic treatment zones in the upper layers of the skin, Clear+ Brilliant® triggers the body’s natural healing process to replace damaged tissue with healthy, younger-looking skin.
- Sessions: While you may see a “Clear + Brilliant® glow” after just one session, a series of three to six treatments is often recommended for significant improvement in skin texture and tone. Many clients maintain their results with a single treatment every few months.
- Downtime: Clear + Brilliant® is designed for minimal downtime. You may experience some redness and a slight “sandpaper” texture to the skin for one to two days, but you can typically return to your normal routine and wear makeup the next day.
- Results: Your skin will feel softer and look brighter within just a few days of your first treatment. Results continue to improve over several weeks as new collagen is produced and skin cells are renewed.
Which should you choose?
If the concern is lift and firmness, in the brow, neck, chest, or jawline, Ultherapy® treats the foundational layers. If the concern is surface texture, tone, or early sun damage, a fractional laser facial is the better fit. Many plans address both; an Avelure provider can sequence them in a complimentary consultation.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Individual results may vary. Talk with an Avelure provider about what is right for you.