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Skin Aging at a Glance

Factors that age skin:

• Sun exposure

• Lifestyle

• Gravity

• Time

Underlying changes:

• Decline in collagen production

• Weakened collagen fibers

• Loss of elasticity

Visible changes:

• Lines and wrinkles

• Cheek droop

• Eye hooding

• Sagging neck

• Jowl formation

Youthful Face Early Changes Advanced Changes


How Ultherapy Works

Ultherapy lifts and tightens skin gradually from the inside out—without surgery or downtime.

Weakened collagen fibers Ultrasound energy is delivered Tighter skin in 2–3 months

Over time, underlying

changes to the skin tissue

result in lines, wrinkles and

sagging skin.

Ultherapy delivers ultrasound

energy non‑invasively to

heat skin tissue at multiple

depths, triggering a natural

regenerative response that

stimulates the growth of

new collagen.

Results appear gradually

over 2–3 months and

improvements can

continue up to 6 months

after treatment.


Epidermis

Dermis

Fat & Connective

Tissue

Muscle

1.0 mm

1.5 mm

3.0 mm

4.5 mm

RADIO-FREQUENCYULTHERAPYULTRASOUND

SURGICAL FACELIFT LASERS

Only Ultherapy provides the optimal treatment depth to lift skin without cutting or

disturbing the surface of the skin.

The Ultherapy Difference: Depth and Temperature

Ultherapy heats tissue to

60–70°C, the optimal

temperature for stimulating

new collagen growth,

or neocollagenesis.

By treating at multiple depths

of 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm and 4.5 mm,

Ultherapy targets both the

superficial layers and the deep

foundational layer addressed

in surgical facelifts.

100°C50°C30°C 60°C40°C 70°C

Sub-Optimal Neocollagenesis

Effects of Temperature on Collagen

Body Temperature

Radio-Frequency Devices

Collagen Denaturation & Optimal

Neocollagenesis

Lasers

Representative image of skin tissue layers. Different areas of the face and body will have varying depths and thicknesses of tissue layers.

Effects of temperature on collagen.


The Ultherapy Difference: Precision

The Ulthera® System, used to perform Ultherapy, is the only non‑invasive device that allows

clinicians to see precisely what layers of tissue they are treating. The system’s patented

DeepSEE® visualization technology provides an added level of precision and safety to the

Ultherapy treatment.

Collimated Ultrasound for Imaging

Ulthera® DeepSEE® image of the lateral neck and histology of the same tissue.

Micro-Focused Ultrasound for Treatment

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1.5 mmDermis

3.0 mmFat/FibrousSeptae

4.5 mm

Muscle

Face and Neck

Ultherapy® Face and Neck Treatment

Ultherapy is the only non‑invasive procedure FDA‑cleared to lift skin on the

neck, under the chin and on the eyebrow.

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Benefits:

• Lifts and tightens the skin

non‑invasively

• Stimulates the production

of new collagen

• Reveals natural, noticeable

results with no downtime

While Ultherapy does not duplicate the effects of cosmetic surgery, it is a great

alternative for patients not ready for surgery or for those who want to continue

building new collagen after a surgical lift.

FullFace

FullNeck

Brow

UpperFace

LowerFace

Periorbital

Perioral

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Before After 180 Days

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for a face and neck treatment has mild to moderate skin laxity.

Individual results will vary, based on:

• Laxity (excess or loose skin)

• Volume (amount and distribution of fat)

• Quality (wrinkles or sun damage)

• Age, health and lifestyle


Before BeforeAfter 180 Days 210 Days After 2nd Treatment

Results for Mild to Severe Laxity

Mild laxity

While ideal candidates may experience

the most dramatic results, an Ultherapy®

face and neck treatment can also

be performed on patients with mild

skin laxity.

Severe laxity

Individuals with more severe skin

laxity may benefit from more

than one Ultherapy® treatment, or

may want to consider a surgical

procedure.


Before After 120 Days Before After 120 Days


Patient Results: Brow


Before

Before

After 90 Days

After 90 Days

Before

Before

After 90 Days

After 120 Days

Patient Results: Chin


BeforeBefore After 180 Days After 180 Days


Patient Results: Neck


Marking

Imaging

Treatment

The Treatment Experience

Your clinician will do everything to make your

experience as pleasant and relaxing as possible—

and most patients leave feeling comfortable

and excited about the results to come.

1. Medical consent is completed

2. Skin is cleansed

3. “Before” photos are taken

4. Treatment area is marked

5. Ultrasound gel is applied

6. Ultrasound imaging is used to ensure

proper placement of the handpiece

7. Ultrasound energy is deposited beneath

the skin

8. Treatment is completed in one

30‑ to 90‑minute session, depending

on the treatment area


What to Expect Post-Treatment

Ultherapy works by repairing and strengthening tissue from the inside out—a process

that takes place gradually over time with the creation of new collagen. While individual

responses will vary, the following experiences have been reported by patients.

1 week after treatment

• Slight lifting, toning and plumping of fine lines

• Minor swelling, slight tenderness to the touch, tingling or numbness, occasional minor bruising

1 month after treatment

• Slight lifting and toning

• Tighter feel with smoother texture

• Slight tenderness to the touch, tingling or numbness

3–6 months after treatment

• Additional lifting and toning

• Brow elevation

• Less sagging

• Smoother texture and more even skin tone

Periodic touch‑up treatments may help to offset the skin’s natural aging process.

Chest

Ultherapy® Décolletage Treatment

Ultherapy is the only non‑invasive treatment specifically FDA‑cleared to improve

lines and wrinkles on the décolletage.

Benefits:

• Smooths wrinkles on the chest

non‑invasively

• Stimulates the production of new

collagen

• Reveals natural, noticeable results

with no downtime

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The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Ultherapy® décolletage treatment has moderate to

severe wrinkles on the chest, but the treatment may be performed on anyone who

wishes to improve lines or wrinkles on the chest.

Individual results will vary, based on:

• Volume (thickness of skin and fat tissue)

• Quality (wrinkles or sun damage)

• Age, health and lifestyle (side‑sleeping, smoking, sun exposure, etc.)


Marking

Imaging

Treatment

The Treatment Experience

Your clinician will do everything to make your

experience as pleasant and relaxing as possible—

and most patients leave feeling comfortable and

excited about the results to come.

1. Medical consent is completed

2. Skin is cleansed

3. “Before” photos are taken

4. Treatment area is marked

5. Ultrasound gel is applied

6. Ultrasound imaging is used to ensure

proper placement of the handpiece

7. Ultrasound energy is deposited

beneath the skin

8. Treatment is completed in one

30‑minute session


What to Expect Post-Treatment

Ultherapy works by repairing and strengthening tissue from the inside out—a process

that takes place gradually over time with the creation of new collagen. While individual

responses will vary, the following experiences have been reported by patients.

1 week after treatment

• Minor swelling, slight tenderness to the touch, tingling or numbness, occasional minor bruising

3 months after treatment

• Improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles

• Smoother texture

6 months after treatment

• Continued improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles

• Smoother texture

Periodic touch‑up treatments may help to offset the skin’s natural aging process,

as well as continued side‑sleeping and sun exposure.



Before

Before

After 180 Days

After 180 Days

Before

Before

After 90 Days

After 180 Days

Patient Results: Décolletage

Safety

Potential Side Effects

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Patients can return to normal activities immediately after the Ultherapy® treatment.

• The skin might appear flushed at first, but the redness should disappear

within a few hours.

• Some patients experience mild and temporary swelling, which resolves

within 72 hours, or tingling or tenderness to the touch, which typically

resolves within 2 days to 2 weeks.

• In rare cases, there can be temporary bruising or numbness on small

areas of skin.

As with any medical procedure, there are possible risks associated with the treatment.

• There is a remote risk of a burn that may or may not lead to scarring, which

may respond to medical care.

• There may be temporary nerve injury, which will resolve in a matter of weeks.

• Occasional temporary effects can include bruising or welts, which resolve within

1 to 3 weeks.

• Specific to the décolletage treatment, the treated area may exhibit a localized

area of linear visible edema (swelling) following treatment. This typically

resolves within 1 day to 3 weeks after treatment.

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Safety Guidelines

Ultherapy is contraindicated for use in patients with:

• Open wounds or lesions in the treatment area

• Severe or cystic acne in the treatment area

• Active implants (e.g., pacemakers or defibrillators) or metallic implants in the treatment area

Treatment is not recommended directly over those areas with any of the following:

• Mechanical implants

• Dermal fillers

• Breast implants

• Existing keloid

It is recommended that the following areas be avoided during treatment:

• Thyroid gland, thyroid cartilage and trachea

• Major vessels

• Breast tissue or breast implants

The Ulthera® System has not been evaluated for use in the following patient populations:

• Those on an anticoagulant treatment plan

• Pregnant or breast‑feeding women

• Children

• Those with the following disease states:

– A hemorrhagic disorder or hemostatic dysfunction

– An active systemic or local skin disease that may alter wound healing

– Herpes Simplex

– Autoimmune Disease

– Diabetes

– Epilepsy

– Bell’s Palsy

Next Steps

Imagine what you can achieve with Ultherapy!

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Before After 90 Days After 360 Days

Why wait?Schedule your Ultherapy treatment today!

• FDA‑Cleared

• Single Treatment

• Non‑Invasive

• No Downtime

• High Safety Profile

• Builds Collagen

• Natural Results

• Gradual Improvement

The non‑invasive Ultherapy® procedure is U.S. FDA‑cleared to lift skin on the neck, on the eyebrow and under the chin,

as well as to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. For indications in your country, and full product and safety

information, including possible mild side effects, visit www.ultherapy.com/IFU.

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