Chicago-area dermatologist offers new, non-surgical facelift procedure

Jan. 4, 2011 - PRLog -- Hinsdale dermatologist, Christina Steil, M.D., recently added the Ulthera System to her practice, making her one of the first dermatologists in the country to offer this latest advancement in non-invasive cosmetic treatments.  Ulthera System is an FDA-approved, first-to-market technology that uses ultrasound energy to stimulate cells to produce collagen, resulting in the lifting of skin.  

Ulthera may be used to lift eyebrows, cheeks, jowl and neck areas and results may be seen in one 30-minute to an hour session.  Minimal discomfort if any is felt during the process and there is no recuperation time.  Ulthera System was introduced in the fall of 2009 and the FDA trials have shown results lasting up to 12 months, with expectations that the treatment will provide results far beyond the trial period.  

“Bringing the Ulthera System to my practice is another way I strive to reinvest in my patients,” said Dr. Christina Steil.  “I have practiced cosmetic dermatology for more than 10 years, and I’m constantly researching the latest procedures and products; only the best are brought to my patients.  This system has a 75 percent patient satisfaction rate, which is hard to top with cosmetic procedures.”

Ulthera System is ideal for women and men ages 35-to 65 who do not have severe sun damage.  Patients first undergo a comprehensive consultation process to assess individual desired results.  As part of this process, simple tests are conducted to determine if the procedure will create the desired facial aesthetic, such as pulling up of the lateral forehead to see the expected improvement of the excess skin of the upper eyelid.  The Ulthera procedure is recommended for patients who seek natural treatments without injections or who want to enhance those treatments and create firmer and tighter skin without investing in a surgical facelift.

“I am passionate about meeting my patients’ expectations when it comes to cosmetic procedures, so the consultation process is very important,” said Steil.  “If a patient has severe sun damage or suffers from facial volume loss, then I might suggest another form of treatment.  My patients want results and that’s my first priority.”

Steil has performed the Ulthera treatment on numerous patients since introducing it and the results have mirrored the pre-clinical studies, yielding, safe, reproducible and clinically significant lift at a fraction of the cost of a surgical facelift. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 630-455-0045 or visit www.steilderm.com.

About Ulthera, Inc.
Ulthera, Inc. develops and markets innovative medical devices that leverage the proven power and safety of ultrasound for rejuvenation of the skin and its support structures.  Treatment with the Ulthera System enables dermatologists, plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons, for the first time, to non-invasively see and treat at prescribed depths below the skin’s surface, resulting in significant, reliable outcomes.  Ulthera’s technologies and clinical standards meet or exceed all FDA benchmarks for safety and effectiveness, and are rooted in rigorous, ongoing clinical and scientific research.

Ulthera is privately held and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.  It was founded in 2004 and was the first company to be spun off from Guided Therapy Systems, LLC, a Mesa, Arizona-based ultrasonic medical technologies company. Ulthera is supported by venture capital funding provided by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) in the U.S. and Apposite Capital LLP, from the UK.  For more information visit www.ulthera.com.

About Christina Steil, M.D.
Providing personalized skin care for the whole family, Steil Dermatology is a general medical and cosmetic dermatology practice offering the most up-to-date care for patients of all ages in a welcoming environment. Founder Dr. Christina Steil is ranked among the top dermatologists in the Midwest, bringing pioneering new medical and cosmetic treatments and products to her patients.  Dr. Steil has provided dermatologic care in the Chicagoland area for more than two decades and works collaboratively with patients to achieve their skin care goals and specializes in non-invasive and natural cosmetic procedures.