Advantages of Ulthera to Thermage?

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Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Ulthera and Thermage? Are more doctors switching to Ulthera? What is the main reason?

5 answers to Advantages of Ulthera to Thermage?

Thermage vs. Ultherapy

Thermage has been around for much longer than Ulthera, but even with new advanced CPT technology, I have already found that the Ulthera, known to penetrate deeper than thermage, has provided patients, in general, greater satisfaction. This comes from the mouths of patients who have had both. On RealSelf.com patients have self-rated Ulthera with an 89% satsifaction rate vs. below 50% with Thermage. I do know of many doctors who have virtually replaced their facial... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Thermage® has proven safety and less pain

Thermage and Ulthera are similar in their effects, one using radiofrequency and the other using ultraound to stimulate collagen. Ulthera is a new technology and some doctors want to be at the forefront of the latest trends, though it is reportedly quite painful. Thermage has been around for many years and has significantly improved its latest version Thermage CPT( Comfort Pulse Technology). Now it is a much more comfortable treatment with better results than ever and zero downtime. Most... more

Manish Khanna, MD
Montreal Dermatologic Surgeon

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Ulthera and Thermage: both effective

Ulthera and Thermage can both provide a certain amount of skin tightening and/or lifting for the right candidate. While Ulthera uses ultrasound technology, Thermage uses radiofrequency to achieve a similar result. Uthera is the new kid on the block and a number of doctors are using it with great satisfaction; Thermage has been in the American market longer and its newest incarnation can provide solid results with less pain. It's best to have a consultation with a medical... more

Ava Shamban, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

Ulthera goes deeper to allow for more accurate skin tightening

Ulthera’s effect is deeper than Thermage. It allows a more accurate skin tightening, The results appear to be about twice as good as Thermage.

Mitchel Goldman, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Ulthera vs Thermage vs nothing at all

The phrase "buyer beware" comes to mind when considering any of the highly advertised non-surgical skin tightening treatments out there. The results are minimal at best, and non-existenent in many patients. The unsuspecting patient consumer needs to very carefully evaluate the benefits of these treatments vs the cost and ask if it is really worth it.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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