Ultherapy
Ultherapy in Singapore
Gravity, time, and collagen loss can lead to sagging skin on the face, jawline, and neck. Ultherapy is a non-invasive lifting treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate deep collagen regeneration. With no needles or downtime, it gradually lifts and tightens the skin, offering a natural, refreshed look from within.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Colin Tham
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
MB ChB (Aberdeen), FRCS (Ireland), FAMS
What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is the only US FDA-approved device for non-invasive lifting of the face. It combines focused ultrasound with real-time imaging of the facial tissues to allow us to visualise and accurately target layers which support the facial skin.
What are the effects of Ultherapy?
Ulthera effectively lifts, tightens and contours skin and its supporting layers. It combats ageing specifically by reducing laxity and sagging.
Which areas can be treated with Ultherapy?
Ulthera is most commonly used to treat the face and neck regions, although it is also effective for tightening and lifting skin around the arms, legs, tummy and breast areas.
Which problems are commonly treated with Ultherapy?
- Heavy brows
- Hooded upper eyelids
- Crow’s feet
- Mild eyebags
- Drooping cheeks
- Jowls
- Deep folds around the mouth eg. nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- “Turkey” (saggy) necks
How does Ultherapy work?
The smooth Ulthera ultrasound applicator is placed on your face. This allows us to actually see the layers of skin and its underlying support. Ultrasonic waves are focused at precise depths to produce a heating effect, leaving the surface of your skin unharmed. Your skin’s response to the energy is to tighten and lift slightly right away. Over the following weeks, new collagen forms in the treated areas resulting in more dramatic lifting, tightening and contouring.
How long is the Ultherapy procedure?
The cosmetic procedure itself takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
How many sessions are required?
Official Ulthera protocols generally require a single session to produce results.
How long does the result last?
The new collagen which grows as a result of the procedure stays with you only to be lost through the natural ageing process. It is estimated that you will look as you did before the treatment after 2 years.
How long is the recovery time?
There is virtually no recovery time with most patients returning to work immediately after.
Dr Colin Tham has been involved in the past development of Thermage and the current development of Ultherapy. Dr Tham has had the privilege of being invited by Ulthera to conduct training workshops both locally and internationally.
Meet Our Doctor
Dr Colin Tham
Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon MB ChB (Aberdeen), FRCS (Ireland), FAMS
Trained in Scotland and Singapore, Dr Colin Tham has more than 20 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. A Ministry of Health-accredited specialist, his career spans a fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan), public-sector work, and his current role as Director of the Aesthetics Division at Asia HealthPartners. He also trains fellow doctors internationally and is known for his meticulous, patient-focused care.