Does the Acculift replace the need for fillers?

We're working on a blog post about a new laser treatment called Acculift (as described in this article). Can you offer us feedback on:

  • Is the Acculift a breakthrough procedure?
  • Does it replace the need (or reduce it) for cosmetic fillers?
  • Have you tried Acculift or witnessed a demonstration? 
4 answers to “Does the Acculift replace the need...”

A: Laser lipo, does it work?

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
By Ricardo Rodriguez, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

 Laser melts fat, so does ultrasound. Since 1996 when ultrasound lipo came along we have seen MANY companies come with this and that newest and greatest laser lipo apparatus that tightens skin. Don't believe it. The American Society of Plastic Surgery has looked at the issue. The veredict is: no evidence... more

A: No, I believe that in the long term it would cause hollowness and a need for more filling

Amir Moradi, MD
By Amir Moradi, MD - San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

The concept behind AccuLift is to melt the fat under the skin and cause some tightening of the skin.  In my opinion the results are similar to liposuction and there are not enough long term results present.  I am very worried about melting the fat with Acculift and the inevitable hollowness that... more

A: Acculift is very effective at improving nasolabial folds, jowls and the submental area

W. Tracy Hankins, MD
By W. Tracy Hankins, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

I have been extremely impressed with the Acculift procedure and it definitely can reduce the need for fillers in the future.  It also is a minimally invasive procedure with little downtime.  My patients have been overwhelmingly pleased with the results.

A: Probably marginal benefit from Acculift

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
By Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

There is no way to significantly shrink skin. If it is a sizeable component of the problem, laser treatment will have marginal results. Medical lasers convert light into heat-period. The head "cooks" the target tissue. It is a form of thermal injury (a burn). I am very skeptical about this form of... more

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