Ulthera

Ulthera, Inc. was a Mesa, Arizona-based medical device company that pioneered the clinical application of microfocused ultrasound for non-invasive aesthetic treatments. Founded in 2004 by Michael Slayton, PhD, Ulthera developed the Ultherapy system — the first and only FDA-cleared energy-based device to lift the brow, neck, and under-chin non-invasively. The Ulthera System uses micro-focused ultrasound with visualization to stimulate the body's natural collagen production at precise tissue depths, producing natural-looking lifting results. The company served plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and aesthetic practitioners globally, growing to approximately 180 employees before being acquired by Merz Aesthetics in 2014.