Ultherapy in Austin, now with Ultherapy PRIMELift and tighten skin with focused ultrasound. No surgery, no downtime.
Ultherapy is the only FDA-cleared device that uses focused ultrasound to lift the eyebrow and the skin on the neck and under the chin, and to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolleté by reaching the same deep SMAS layer a surgeon addresses in a facelift. Treatments are led by MedSpa Director Tricia Hall, CLT, a licensed aesthetician with Ultherapy Advanced Training, under the medical oversight of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Hall.
What is Ultherapy?
Ultherapy is a non-invasive skin-lifting treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate new collagen deep beneath the skin. It is the only device FDA-cleared to lift (not just tighten) skin on the brow, under the chin, on the neck, and to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolleté. The ultrasound reaches the SMAS — the same deep support layer a plastic surgeon tightens during a facelift — without any incision, injection, or downtime. Results build gradually over two to three months as the body produces fresh collagen, and typically last a year or more.
At Hall Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation MedSpa, Ultherapy is performed by MedSpa Director Tricia Hall, CLT, who completed Ultherapy Advanced Training, and is available at our Westlake and Cedar Park locations. Because the MedSpa operates inside a board-certified plastic surgery practice, you also get an honest answer to the question that matters most: whether Ultherapy is the right tool for your degree of laxity — or whether a different treatment, or surgery, would serve you better.
What is new with Ultherapy PRIME
Focused ultrasound, ultrasound imaging
See the layer, then treat the layer.
Ultherapy PRIME is the next generation of the platform, not a new setting on the same machine. The difference is what your provider can see while treating you.
PRIME has integrated real-time visualization, so your provider watches the individual layers of skin and the tissue beneath as the treatment happens. That matters because the depth where collagen responds is not identical on every face, or even on both sides of the same face. Seeing the layer means the ultrasound energy is placed where it will stimulate collagen, and kept away from the structures it should avoid.
It is also the reason PRIME carries FDA clearance for areas the earlier device did not, including the abdomen, arms, and knees.
Not every practice in Austin has upgraded to PRIME. If you looked into Ultherapy a few years ago and set it aside, the platform has changed since then.
How Ultherapy lifts skin from the inside out.
Ultherapy works at a depth no cream, laser, or microneedling pen can reach — and it shows you exactly where it’s working before it treats.
Focused ultrasound, ultrasound imaging
See the layer, then treat the layer.
Ultherapy delivers micro-focused ultrasound energy to precise depths beneath the skin — typically 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm, and 4.5 mm. The deepest setting reaches the SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system), the foundational layer a surgeon repositions in a facelift. Tiny zones of controlled thermal energy trigger the body’s natural repair response, prompting fresh collagen and elastin to form and the existing tissue to contract.
What sets Ultherapy apart from other energy devices is its built-in ultrasound imaging. Before delivering energy, your provider can see the layers of tissue on screen — so treatment is placed exactly where it will do the most good and the surface of the skin is spared. That visualization is the reason precision and provider training matter so much with this device.
Ultherapy PRIME for the body
Ultherapy PRIME received FDA clearance for the abdomen and the anterior and posterior arms in November 2025, and the knees were added in August 2026. It is the same focused ultrasound approach used on the face and neck, applied to areas that have been difficult to address without surgery.
This treats skin laxity, not fat. Where it fits is the crepey, softened skin above the knee, along the upper arm, or across the abdomen after weight loss or pregnancy, where the skin has lost its structure but there is not enough excess to justify a surgical lift.
Because Dr. Hall is a board certified plastic surgeon, a body consultation here includes an honest answer about whether a non-surgical option will get you where you want to go. Sometimes it will. Sometimes the right answer is a surgical one, and you should hear that before you spend anything.
Is Ultherapy right for you?
Ultherapy is at its best for a specific window of skin laxity. Knowing where you fall on that spectrum is the single most important factor in being happy with your result — and it’s the first thing we assess at your consultation.
| If your concern is… | Ultherapy is… | Better-suited alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Early to moderate sagging of the brow, jawline, or neck | An excellent fit | — |
| Loose skin under the chin you want firmed without surgery | A strong option | Morpheus 8 for skin + texture |
| Lines and crepey skin on the décolleté | FDA-cleared for this area | BBL / Halo for sun damage + tone |
| Surface texture, pores, fine lines, pigment | Not the primary tool | Halo, Moxi, Morpheus 8 |
| Significant, advanced skin laxity or heavy jowls | Likely under-powered | Facelift for true surgical lift |
| Volume loss / hollowing rather than laxity | Not indicated | Dermal fillers / Sculptra |
Ultherapy is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, over active acne in the treatment area, or where there are open lesions or certain implanted devices in the area. The honest version: if your laxity has progressed past what ultrasound can lift, we’ll tell you — and walk you through whether a surgical option with Dr. Hall would give you the result you’re actually picturing.
From consultation to final lift — the Ultherapy timeline.
Tricia or a trained provider assesses your skin laxity and target areas, confirms whether Ultherapy is the right modality, and builds a treatment plan. You’ll get honest guidance on realistic results for your level of laxity and pricing in writing.
Treatment time depends on the areas addressed — roughly 30 minutes for the under-chin and 60–90 minutes for the full face and neck. Comfort measures are used; most patients feel brief warmth and tiny energy pulses while collagen is being stimulated. You leave and resume your day.
Possible mild redness, swelling, tenderness to the touch, or a slight tingling — all temporary and easily covered with makeup. There are no incisions, sutures, or activity restrictions. Some patients notice a subtle immediate firmness.
The primary lifting and tightening emerges as your body produces new collagen. This is the gradual, natural-looking change that makes Ultherapy hard to detect as a “procedure” — you simply look more lifted and rested.
Results can continue refining up to six months and typically last a year or more. Because skin keeps aging, many patients schedule a maintenance treatment annually to stay ahead of new laxity.
What Ultherapy costs in Austin.
Ultherapy pricing depends on the areas treated — a single area such as the under-chin costs less than a full face-and-neck treatment. Because the result comes from one comprehensive session (rather than a package of repeat visits), many patients find it compares favorably with treatments that require ongoing appointments. Your exact pricing is provided in writing at your consultation.
Hall Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation MedSpa offers patient financing through several partners, with 0% APR options for qualified borrowers, so you can spread the investment over time. Ask about current MedSpa specials and event pricing when you book.
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Tricia Hall, CLT — MedSpa Director, 30+ years.
Ultherapy is a device where the result lives in the hands of the person holding the transducer. Tricia Hall, CLT has led Central Texas skin care and aesthetics since 1989 and has been a licensed aesthetician since 1992. She was the first provider in Austin to offer laser hair removal, and she completed Ultherapy Advanced Training — experience that translates directly into reading the ultrasound image correctly and placing energy where it actually lifts.
As Co-Owner and MedSpa Director, Tricia builds every Ultherapy plan around your specific anatomy and goals — and because the MedSpa operates inside Dr. Jeffrey Hall’s board-certified plastic surgery practice, her recommendations are backed by genuine medical oversight. If Ultherapy is right for you, you’re in expert hands. If surgery would serve you better, you’ll hear that too.
What patients say about Hall.
Ultherapy vs. other tightening options.
“Should I do Ultherapy, Morpheus 8, SkinTyte, or a facelift?” is the most common question we hear. Here’s the honest comparison — the right choice depends on what’s actually happening with your skin.
Ultherapy PRIME
Focused ultrasound with real-time visualization. Lifts by stimulating new collagen at the SMAS layer. Best for early to moderate laxity on the brow, under the chin, neck and décolleté, plus skin laxity on the abdomen, arms and knees. No downtime.
Morpheus 8
Microneedling plus radiofrequency at adjustable depth. Better when you also need texture and tone work — acne scarring, pores, and skin quality — alongside tightening. Learn more →
SkinTyte
Infrared light that gently heats deeper layers for collagen contraction. A comfortable, no-downtime option for early laxity on the face, neck, and body. Learn more →
Facelift
The surgical gold standard when laxity is advanced. Removes and repositions tissue for a dramatic, long-lasting result no device can match. Learn more →
Common questions about Ultherapy.
Ultherapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound to stimulate collagen deep in the skin. It is the only device FDA-cleared to lift skin on the brow, under the chin, and on the neck, and to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolleté. It firms and lifts without surgery, incisions, or downtime.
Ultherapy delivers micro-focused ultrasound energy to precise depths reaching the SMAS, the same deep support layer a surgeon tightens in a facelift. The energy creates tiny zones of controlled heat that trigger the body's natural collagen-building response. As new collagen forms over the following weeks and months, the skin gradually becomes firmer and more lifted.
Ultherapy is ideal for adults with mild to moderate skin laxity — early sagging of the brow, jawline, or neck, or loose skin under the chin — who want a non-surgical lift. It's also used to maintain results from prior procedures. A consultation at Hall Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation MedSpa confirms whether it's right for your skin and goals.
Ultherapy is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, over active acne in the treatment area, or where there are open lesions or certain implanted devices nearby. Patients with significant, advanced laxity often get a better result from a surgical facelift. Our team will guide you to the most appropriate option.
Most patients feel brief warmth and small energy pulses during treatment, which signals that collagen is being stimulated; comfort measures are used to keep it tolerable. There is little to no downtime — you can return to normal activities the same day. Temporary redness, swelling, or tenderness may last from a few hours to a few days.
Some patients notice subtle immediate tightening, but the main lift develops gradually over two to three months as new collagen forms, and can continue improving up to six months. Results typically last a year or more, depending on your skin and the natural aging process. Many patients choose an annual maintenance treatment.
Many patients achieve their goal with a single treatment. The right plan depends on your degree of laxity and your goals, which is determined during your consultation. Because skin continues to age, some patients schedule maintenance sessions over time.
Both are possible. Full-face-and-neck treatment gives balanced results, but focused treatment of a single area — such as the under-chin, brow, jowls, or crow's feet — is common and effective. Your provider will recommend the approach that best matches your goals.
Ultherapy is non-surgical and best for mild to moderate laxity, with gradual, natural-looking results and no downtime. A facelift surgically removes and repositions tissue for a more dramatic, longer-lasting lift and is the better choice for advanced laxity. Because our MedSpa is part of a board-certified plastic surgery practice, we can advise you honestly on which is right for you.
Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound to reach the deepest layer for lifting. Morpheus 8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency and is better when you also want texture and tone improvement. SkinTyte uses infrared light for gentle tightening of early laxity. The best device depends on whether your priority is lifting, skin quality, or both — your consultation clarifies this.
PRIME is the current generation of the platform. The core technology is the same focused ultrasound that prompts your body to produce new collagen. What changed is visualization. PRIME shows your provider the tissue layers in real time during treatment, so energy placement is guided by what is actually there rather than by an average. PRIME also carries FDA clearance for body areas the earlier device did not, including the abdomen, arms, and knees.
Yes. Ultherapy PRIME is FDA-cleared to improve the appearance of skin laxity on the abdomen, the anterior and posterior arms, and the knees. It addresses loose or crepey skin rather than fat, so it suits someone whose skin quality is the concern. If excess tissue is the concern, a surgical consultation with Dr. Hall is the better starting point.
Ultherapy is performed by MedSpa Director Tricia Hall, CLT, who completed Ultherapy Advanced Training and has led Central Texas skin care since 1989, under the medical oversight of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Hall. You get expert technique, honest guidance on realistic results, and the full range of alternatives — including surgery — under one roof, at our Westlake and Cedar Park locations.
Call (512) 327-5337 or request a consultation online. We'll assess your skin laxity, confirm whether Ultherapy is the right treatment, review target areas and realistic results, and provide pricing in writing — at either our Westlake or Cedar Park location.
Two Austin-area locations.
Hall Westlake
300 Beardsley Lane, Bldg C Ste 101
Austin, TX 78746
Mon–Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Call (512) 327-5337Hall Cedar Park
301 Denali Pass Dr Suite 6
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: By appointment
MedSpa & consultations
Call (512) 327-5337Ready to see if Ultherapy is right for you?
Schedule a consultation at our Westlake or Cedar Park location. Tricia and the team will assess your skin, explain what Ultherapy can realistically achieve for your level of laxity, and build a plan around your goals.