Lift, Smooth,
and Refresh
Ultherapy in Chicago and Oak Brook
Patients asking about Ultherapy are usually trying to solve a very specific problem. They are noticing laxity along the jawline or neck, a softening of the brow, or skin that no longer feels as firm as it once did. They are not necessarily ready for surgery, but they are also not interested in treatments that promise far more than they can deliver.
Ultherapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production deep beneath the skin. It does not replace a facelift or neck lift. But for the right patient, at the right time, it can provide meaningful tightening and support with no incisions and no downtime.
At The Geldner Center, Ultherapy is offered within a surgeon-led MedSpa model, where non-surgical treatments are viewed as part of the overall plastic surgery journey, not as isolated procedures. Treatment decisions are guided by anatomy, long-term outcomes, and honest conversations about what will, and will not, make sense.
How Ultherapy Works
Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound energy to target the deeper structural layers of the skin, including areas traditionally addressed during surgical lifting procedures. The energy creates controlled thermal points that stimulate the body’s natural collagen-building process.
Importantly, Ultherapy allows visualization of the tissue layers being treated. That precision matters. The intent is not surface tightening, but gradual improvement in skin support over time.
Results develop slowly as collagen remodels, typically over several months.
What Ultherapy
Can (and Cannot) Do
Ultherapy can:
• Improve mild to moderate skin laxity
• Provide subtle lifting of the brow, jawline, and neck
• Help slow the progression of skin sagging
Ultherapy cannot:
• Replace surgical lifting when laxity is advanced
• Remove excess skin
• Stop the aging process
Patients who understand these limitations tend to be the most satisfied. Ultherapy is about improvement, not transformation.
Who’s a Good Candidate for Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is often best suited for patients who:
- Have early to moderate skin laxity
- Are not ready for surgical lifting
- Want gradual, natural-appearing improvement
- Prefer no downtime
When laxity is significant, surgery may provide a more predictable and lasting result. A surgeon-led consultation is essential to determine which approach makes sense.
“Dr. Geldner and his staff are by far the most professional and caring team in the cosmetic industry. It’s important to receive transparency and honesty when doing any kind of procedure, and they do just that. They are also extremely knowledgeable regarding any questions and/or concerns their clients might have. 100/10 would recommend”
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What the Treatment Feels Like
Ultherapy treatments are performed in our Chicago and Oak Brook offices and typically last 45–90 minutes, depending on the areas treated. Patients often describe brief moments of heat or tingling as the energy is delivered.
Comfort measures are used as needed. No anesthesia is required, and patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment.
Results and Longevity
Ultherapy results develop gradually over two to six months as new collagen forms. The degree of improvement varies based on age, skin quality, and anatomy.
Results are long-lasting but not permanent. Many patients choose repeat treatments over time as part of a broader skin-health and aging-management plan.
A Surgeon’s Perspective
Non-surgical skin tightening only works when expectations are realistic and patient selection is thoughtful. Ultherapy is not a shortcut around surgery, but it can be a useful option for patients who are in the right window—before laxity becomes advanced.
In a surgeon-led MedSpa, the role of Ultherapy is clear. It is one tool among many, used when appropriate and avoided when it is not. That judgment is what protects outcomes.
Schedule a Consultation
in Chicago or Oak Brook
If you are considering Ultherapy, the next step is a consultation. We will evaluate your skin, discuss your goals, and determine whether Ultherapy fits into your long-term plan—or whether another approach would serve you better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ultherapy pricing depends on the areas treated and the extent of treatment required.
- Lower face or neck: $2,500–$4,000
- Full face and neck: $4,000–$6,500
- Brow or smaller areas: $1,500–$2,500
Financing options are available.
Disclaimer: Final pricing is determined during consultation based on individual anatomy, treatment areas, and overall care plan.
Most patients require one treatment, with results developing gradually. Some patients choose maintenance treatments in future years as part of long-term skin care.
There is no formal downtime. Mild swelling, tenderness, or tingling can occur temporarily, but most patients return to normal activity the same day.
Ultherapy is FDA-cleared and has a long track record of safety when performed appropriately. Proper technique and patient selection are critical.