Ultherapy™ - Related FAQ's
Q: Can I expect my upper eyelids to lift a 1/4 inch after Ultherapy?A: No. We treat the forehead with Ultherapy to lift that area, and in turn, lift the eyebrows and upper eyelid complex. We can't treat the upper eyelids directly with Ulthera. There may only be a 1/16th inch or less of a lift but we can also do Thermage on the upper eyelids to help raise them more.
Q: Are there any devices that can lift as well as Ultherapy?
A: Without surgery, I am not sure that there are any devices that can match the lifting that Ultherapy can provide. Thermage has accomplished this well on some patients but we have seen better improvement with Ultherapy in the right candidates, but there is no non-invasive procedure that can equal the amount of lift as a facelift.
Q: I have facial seborrheic dermatitis. Will this prevent me from having Ultherapy?
A: No. Ultherapy can help lift the face without perturbing the seborrhea. Ulthera delivers deep ultrasound energy to the dermis avoiding injury to the epidermis.
Q: I had Ultherapy done a week ago and love it already. My doctor said I should have Sculptra now, can I have this filler so soon after Ulthera?
A: Yes. Sculptra, Radiesse, Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane and fat injections can be done right after Ultherapy without compromise.
Q: I had a facelift one year ago and need more tightening but don't want to undergo surgery for this little bit. What can be done?
A: Possibly Ultherapy may help tighten and lift your tissues somewhat. Plastic surgeons have done Ultherapy on their patients who have had prior facelifts with good results, and I have done Ulthera on patients who had a facelift in the past and have been pleased with the lifting.
Q: I am 79 and have not such a great heart. I want my face to look a little tighter but can't have a facelift. I don't want all my wrinkles gone. Would Ultherapy work for me?
A: It is not the age that would prohibit you from having Ultherapy, nor prevent you from having a great result. If however, you are a long time heavy smoker, had lots of sun exposure and deep dermal sundamage which weakened your elastic fibers and collagen, then you may not get as wonderful a result as someone else. Fortunatley, though, there are no requirements of anesthetic so medially you could be fit to undergo the Ultherapy.
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