Just How Much Can Be Expected of 1.7-1.9 Mm of Lifting from Ultherapy?

I am 42 with slightly relaxed skin on my jawline & under my chin. I've read about Ultherapy and am considering it. Some of the published pics look promising, some not so much. I've read that 1.7mm (which is smaller than the thickness of 2 dimes put together) is the avg lift in the eyebrow area, though I want lower face lifting. Please put into context how much visible lift a "younger" less saggy patient can expect?

Tags:

Comment on this

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by kellyfish in Gulf Coast

Doctor Answers (2)
Community Comments (0)

Amount of Lifting to Be Expected from Ultherapy

Hi Kelly, The amount of lifting after Ulthera treatment varies from patient to patient. There is a greater effect in younger patients who have good facial volume. Ulthera is a tool that allows physicians to give patients some lifting and tightening of their neck, face, and brows. It is difficult to put into precise context just how much visibly younger patients look, but they definitely look better. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

21 reviews

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

drpersky.com

Lifting from Ultherapy

There is great variability of the amount of lift that each patient receives. We saw this also with Thermage for many years of using that treatment. Some would get a wonderful result and others would not get much of any tightening while most received a reasonable improvement. Ultherapy can never be considered an alternative to a surgical lift. It is not meant to be a choice with surgery, but for those who can't have surgery because of medical conditions, or just don't want... more