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SKUltherapy vs. Thermage — what’s the difference? 💡
Both are collagen-stimulating, skin-tightening treatments—but they work in different layers of the skin and are often used on different areas of the face.
⚡ Thermage
Uses radiofrequency energy to heat collagen in the mid-dermis and superficial layers, improving skin texture and elasticity.
→ Best for overall smoothing, contouring, and refining fine lines on the full face, eyelids, and around the mouth.
→ Think of it as tightening from the outside in.
✨ Ultherapy (Ulthera)
Uses focused ultrasound energy to target the deep structural layer of the skin (SMAS layer)—the same plane lifted in surgical facelifts.
→ Best for lifting + firming areas like the lower face, jawline, under the chin, neck, and brow.
→ Think of it as tightening from the inside out.
🧬 How they compare:
Both stimulate collagen, but Ultherapy gives a deeper lift, while Thermage refines the surface and improves texture.
I like combining these therapies by having clients do one every other year, for a lifted, smoother, more sculpted appearance without downtime.
Melissa Knudson @nursemelnyc
📲 212-417-0002 to book an appointment with Melissa Knudson.
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