Ultherapy
A slightly lower brow, softening under the chin, and the first loose skin on the neck are often the earliest signs of laxity, appearing well before surgery makes sense. Ultherapy® uses focused ultrasound energy to heat the deeper supporting layers of the skin, prompting gradual lift and new collagen without any incisions. Patients visit the Beverly Hills office from Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and across Los Angeles for Ultherapy treatment.
Dr. Kami Parsa is an oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon who has lectured on The Minimal-Incision Brow Lift and on Evaluation and Surgical Management of Ptosis. That work centers on a distinction that matters with Ultherapy: a heavy upper eyelid can come from a low brow, from excess eyelid skin, or from a weakened eyelid muscle, and only the first is something ultrasound lifting can address. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and completed his fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
“Many patients come in asking Ultherapy to fix droopy eyelids. Sometimes a subtle brow lift really is the answer, but if the eyelid itself is the problem, I want them to know that before they spend time and money on the wrong treatment.” — Dr. Kami Parsa
What Is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses micro-focused ultrasound with real-time imaging. The imaging lets the provider see the layers beneath the skin and place energy at specific depths, including the deeper supporting layer that is also tightened during a surgical facelift. The heat creates tiny zones of coagulation that stimulate new collagen over the following months.
Ultherapy is FDA-cleared to:
- Lift the eyebrow
- Lift lax skin under the chin and on the neck
- Improve lines and wrinkles on the décolleté
In November 2025, the newer Ultherapy PRIME® system was also cleared for skin laxity on the arms and abdomen. Other uses, such as along the jawline, are considered off-label, and your provider will explain which uses are cleared.
What Ultherapy Can and Cannot Do
Ultherapy works best for mild to moderate laxity. It can provide a subtle lift to a low brow, firm skin under the chin, and improve crepey texture on the neck and chest.
It does not treat drooping of the eyelid itself. Excess upper eyelid skin usually needs upper eyelid blepharoplasty, and a lid that sits low because of a weakened muscle needs ptosis repair. Significant brow descent may be better treated with a brow lift.
Is Ultherapy Right for You?
Ultherapy may be a good fit for adults who:
- Have mild to moderate laxity of the brow, under the chin, or neck
- Have crepey skin or wrinkles on the chest
- Want gradual improvement without downtime
- Want to maintain results between or after other procedures
Ultherapy is not appropriate if you have an open wound, active skin infection, or severe acne in the treatment area, or active implants such as a pacemaker. Let your provider know about metal implants, dermal fillers, or recent procedures in the area. Patients with significant sagging usually get better results from surgery.
What to Expect During Ultherapy Treatment
Your visit begins with a consultation with Dr. Parsa or licensed members of his clinical team to evaluate your anatomy and goals. During treatment, the provider uses the device’s ultrasound imaging to see the tissue layers and deliver energy at the planned depths. Many patients feel heat and brief discomfort at deeper settings, and comfort options can be discussed beforehand.
A session usually takes 30 to 90 minutes depending on the area. Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, or tingling may occur, and most patients return to normal activities right away. Lift develops gradually over two to six months as new collagen forms, and results can last a year or more. Most patients need one session, with touch-ups as the skin continues to age.
Risks and When to Seek Care
Most side effects are mild and temporary, including redness, swelling, tenderness, tingling, and bruising. Less commonly, patients may have temporary numbness, raised welts, or small areas of nerve irritation that cause temporary muscle weakness, which usually resolves over weeks. Contact the office if you notice persistent numbness, weakness in facial movement, or blistering after treatment.
Why Choose Dr. Parsa for Ultherapy in Beverly Hills
- Accurate Diagnosis: An eyelid specialist can tell whether a heavy upper lid comes from the brow, the eyelid skin, or the eyelid muscle before you choose a treatment.
- Surgical Alternatives Available: Brow lift, eyelid surgery, and ptosis repair are all performed in the same practice when Ultherapy is not enough.
- Imaging-Guided Treatment: Energy is placed at planned depths using the device’s real-time ultrasound imaging.
- Combination Planning: Ultherapy pairs well with BOTOX®, fillers, and surface treatments like Clear + Brilliant.
- Honest Expectations: Ultherapy results are gradual and subtle, and you will know that from the start.
Schedule an Ultherapy Consultation in Beverly Hills
If you are noticing early laxity in the brow, under the chin, or on the neck, a consultation will help you decide whether Ultherapy or another option fits your goals. Visit the office at 465 N Roxbury Dr, Suite 1011, in Beverly Hills, or request your consultation online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ultherapy
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- How is Ultherapy different from laser treatments?
- Is there a certain age that’s best for Ultherapy?
- Will I look overdone or frozen?
- Can Ultherapy fix droopy eyelids?
- How do I know if Ultherapy is right for me?
Ultherapy uses ultrasound to reach deeper supporting layers for lifting and tightening, while lasers mainly treat the skin surface for texture, tone, and fine lines. Many patients combine both, and surface options are covered on the Clear + Brilliant page.
Go To TopMost patients are between 35 and 60, but it’s also popular as a preventative treatment for younger patients starting to see early signs of laxity.
Go To TopNot at all. Ultherapy supports your body’s natural collagen process. Dr. Parsa’s refined technique ensures results are subtle, lifted, and natural.
Go To TopUltherapy can provide a subtle brow lift, which sometimes lightens a heavy upper lid. It does not treat excess eyelid skin or a weakened eyelid muscle, which are treated with upper eyelid blepharoplasty or ptosis repair.
Go To TopA consultation will assess your skin, facial structure, and goals to decide whether Ultherapy or another option offers the best result. More options are on the Skin Tightening page.
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