As we step into 2026, one of the most transformative treatments we're spotlighting at Saving Face is Ultherapy®—a non-surgical, FDA-cleared technology that lifts and tightens skin using the power of ultrasound. Known for its ability to target deep tissue layers without damaging the surface, Ultherapy is the ultimate “reset” for your lower face and neck—making it one of our New Year, New You go-to’s.
But this year, we’re taking it a step further with a new approach that’s turning heads: The Ultherapy® V-Lift.
What Is Ultherapy®?
Ultherapy® is a gold-standard treatment in non-invasive facial rejuvenation. Unlike lasers or radiofrequency, it uses microfocused ultrasound energy to penetrate deep beneath the skin—reaching the SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) layer. That’s the same foundational layer a plastic surgeon would address during a facelift, but without surgery, downtime, or scarring.
Key Benefits of Ultherapy®
- Lifts and firms skin along the jawline, neck, brows, and décolletage
- Stimulates natural collagen and elastin production
- Improves skin tone and elasticity over time
- Results appear gradually over 3–6 months
- No downtime, no needles, no scars
Introducing: The Ultherapy® V-Lift (a.k.a. the “Chin Strap” Technique)
New for 2026, the V-Lift protocol focuses solely on the fascia layer (SMAS)—bypassing the dermis entirely. By delivering precise ultrasound energy deep into the muscular structure, we’re able to sculpt and contour the lower face without affecting surface tissue or adding volume.
“By precisely firing Ultherapy energy only into the SMAS (fascia) layer, we create an internal ‘V-strap’ that tightens the lower face without adding volume or disturbing the skin’s surface.”
— Brooke Nichol, RN, CANS, Founder of Saving Face Austin
