Am I a good candidate for Ultherapy?

A good candidate for Ultherapy is someone with some degree of skin laxity. Loose skin on the and/or under the chin, or lines and wrinkles on the chest, are signals you might be a candidate. Typically, those in their 30s and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates. While Ultherapy is not a replacement for a surgical facelift, there are many people who want some facial lifting but are not ready for surgery, whether mentally, physically or financially. There also are younger people who want to “stay ahead of the game,” as well as clients wanting an aesthetic maintenance option.

How long do treatments take?

Depending on the area(s) treated, a procedure can last anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours. We can give you an exact time for your procedure after you have been evaluated at a complimentary consultation.

Will the treatment hurt and will I have to miss work?

As the ultrasound energy is delivered, you will feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited to precise depths, stimulating the collagen-building process. Comfort levels vary from person to person, but the sensation only lasts while the ultrasound energy is being delivered. Evolutions also offers both topical numbing cream and oral medication to help you relax during the procedure for no additional charge. Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible throughout the process. You should be able to go back to work the day after treatment. After the procedure, there may be a slight redness that typically resolves within a few hours. Some clients may have slight swelling, tingling, or tenderness to the touch. These reactions are typically mild and temporary in nature.

Can Ultherapy treatments be combined with other skin tightening procedures for even better results?

Yes! Evolutions is pleased to offer an exclusive “Ultherapy Plus” package, which combines an Ultherapy treatment with two Sublime Skin Tightening treatments. Both treatments work in different levels of the skin and offer an overall improved result. In fact, we are confident that an Ultherapy Plus package is the premium non-invasive, no downtime skin tightening package available on the market today.

Why should I have Ultherapy treatments done at Evolutions?

Superior clinician training. For any procedure, the skill of the clinician performing the procedure is critical. A number of factors need to be considered in preparation to treat a client, including skin type, medical history, medications used, etc. Additionally, Ultherapy treatments use imaging technology to allow the clinician to see the area under the skin immediately before it is treated. This allows them to most effectively target the appropriate depth with the device to achieve the best results possible. At Evolutions, all clinicians are personally and extensively trained by Dr. Perkins on all areas of aesthetic medicine, including laser physics, skin anatomy, and the practical application of skin tightening technology. Furthermore, all clinicians performing Ultherapy have received intensive training on the device itself so they can safely maximize the results of the procedure. Lastly, only Evolutions offers an Ultherapy Plus package that combines Ultherapy and Total Tightening for the best possible non-invasive, no downtime skin tightening.

Ultherapy | Noninvasive Skin Tightening

Ultherapy PRIME in Santa Barbara

Ultherapy PRIME can help you look younger and more refreshed, bringing out the best version of yourself!

Ultherapy is the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that lifts & tightens skin in the brows, cheeks, neck, and under the chin as well as smoothes lines & wrinkles on the décolletage. Using microfocused ultrasound to stimulate collagen production in the foundational layer of your skin, Ultherapy can help you to look younger and more refreshed in just one treatment session – all without surgery or downtime.

Evolutions is very pleased to introduce Ultherapy PRIME to Santa Barbara! Ultherapy PRIME is the newest Ultherapy platform. It is faster, more efficient, and more comfortable than the original device. Evolutions is currently the only location between San Luis Obispo and Thousand Oaks offering Ultherapy PRIME.

The following section answers some of the frequently asked questions about the Ultherapy PRIME procedure. If you are interested in finding out more, please call us at 805-687-0212 to book a complimentary consultation. If you prefer, you may also fill out an online request form. One of our Spa Coordinators will then get in touch with you.

see before & After Images

Frequently Asked Questions About Ultherapy PRIME

Ultherapy is the only non-invasive treatment cleared by the FDA for lifting the skin on the neck, chin, and brow, and improving lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. Ultherapy harnesses the power of ultrasound to transform the brow, chin, neck and chest. Ultrasound, of course, has been used throughout the medical field for more than 50 years—and Ultherapy has been established as effective in clinical studies and in over a million treatments worldwide. Ultherapy relies on ultrasound therapy to deliver its collagen-boosting treatment. It also incorporates traditional ultrasound imaging, which allows practitioners to see the layers of tissue they are treating, ensuring the treatment energy is delivered to where it will be most beneficial.

Ultherapy PRIME is the newest and most advanced Ultherapy platform. Ultherapy PRIME treatments are faster, more efficient, and more comfortable than older Ultherapy treatments, but with the same great results!

A good candidate for Ultherapy PRIME is someone with some degree of skin laxity. Loose skin on the and/or under the chin, or lines and wrinkles on the chest, are signals you might be a candidate. Typically, those in their 30s and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates. While Ultherapy PRIME is not a replacement for a surgical facelift, there are many people who want some facial lifting but are not ready for surgery, whether mentally, physically, or financially. There also are younger people who want to “stay ahead of the game,” as well as clients wanting an aesthetic maintenance option.

Though some clients see an initial effect right after their treatment, the real results appear over 2−3 months as new collagen works to lift and tighten skin on the neck, chin and brow as well as smooth skin on the chest. While Ultherapy PRIME won’t duplicate the results of a facelift, it’s a clinically proven non-invasive alternative for those not ready for surgery—and can even be an option for patients who wish to extend the effects of cosmetic surgery. Look at our before and after pictures below to get a further idea of results from Ultherapy.

The Ultherapy PRIME procedure stimulates collagen production by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the skin’s foundational layer typically addressed in cosmetic surgery—without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin.

Depending on the area(s) treated, a procedure can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. We can give you an exact time for your procedure after you have been evaluated at a complimentary consultation.

As the ultrasound energy is delivered, you will feel tiny amounts of energy being deposited to precise depths, stimulating the collagen-building process. Comfort levels vary from person to person, but most feel that it is very tolerable. The sensation only lasts while the ultrasound energy is being delivered. Evolutions also provides a powerful topical numbing cream prior to the procedure for no additional charge. Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible throughout the process. You should be able to go back to work the day after treatment. After the procedure, there may be a slight redness that typically resolves within a few hours. Some clients may have slight swelling, tingling, or tenderness to the touch. These reactions are typically mild and temporary in nature.

The majority of clients only need one treatment and are very happy with the results of doing the procedure once. Some clients may benefit from more than one treatment, depending on how much skin laxity they have and their body’s own biological response to the ultrasound and the collagen-building process. Also, since the aging process continues in all of us (unfortunately!), many clients choose to do a maintenance treatment once a year.

Since the procedure stimulates a person’s own collagen production, how long the results last will depend on the individual. The treatment produces new collagen on the inside, but the individual’s natural aging process will dictate how long that translates into visible results on the outside. That said, most clients see results for up to a year or more. A maintenance treatment once a year can help provide more control over the aging process.

Yes. In addition to being FDA-approved, Ultherapy treatments are currently being performed in more the 60 countries around the world. To date, over 1 million treatments have been performed globally. Finally, ultrasound energy has a proven track record, with use in the field of medicine for more than 50 years.

Cost depends on a number of factors, including area(s) being treated and if the client is a part of our VIP membership program. For an exact quote, please call us at 805-687-0212 and schedule a complimentary consultation.

Yes! Ultherapy PRIME treatments can be combined with several other treatments (usually done on other days) to provide synergistic and improved overall results. Some popular combination packages include SmartLase CO2, SylfirmX RF Microneedling, Sublime Skin Tightening, and SkinPen Microneedling. Your clinician can go through all of the options in detail to help you tailor the optimal treatment plan for you.

Superior clinician training and the best technology. For any procedure, the skill of the clinician performing the procedure is critical. A number of factors need to be considered in preparation to treat a client, including skin type, medical history, medications used, etc. Additionally, Ultherapy treatments use imaging technology to allow the clinician to see the area under the skin immediately before it is treated. This allows them to most effectively target the appropriate depth with the device to achieve the best results possible. At Evolutions, all clinicians are extensively trained on all areas of aesthetic medicine, including laser physics, skin anatomy, and the practical application of skin tightening technology. Furthermore, all clinicians performing Ultherapy have received intensive training on the device itself so they can safely maximize the results of the procedure. We have been providing Ultherapy treatments to clients for over 10 years now.

In terms of technology, we continually invest in the best technology for the benefit of our clients. In May of 2025 we became the first location between San Luis Obispo and Thousand Oaks to acquire the latest and most advanced Ultherapy platform – Ultherapy PRIME. We also have many other technologies that can be done in combination with Ultherapy PRIME to help you achieve the best result possible.