How Much of an Improvement in Measurement for Ulthera Compared To Facelift?

I was told at a clinic that there is only 1mm improvement compared to 8 mm with a facelift. 1 mm?? Tthat's nothing so why even offer a procedure with that little improvement. I don't get it 1mm is barely there!!

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Ulthera is not a nonsurgical facelift

Ulthera uses highly focused ultrasound to stimulate collagen regeneration under the skin, but the results depend on each individual's response so measuring lift in millimeters isn't realistic. Factors that affect the response are age, how thick or thin the skin is, how much fat is in the layer under the skin, and so forth. A facelift is more than just lifting or tightening skin; a good facelift involves 3-D shaping of the face for a natural appearing result. Too much pulling does not... more

Ulthera and surgery both work, for different indications

As an Ulthera provider and as a surgeon who also performs facelifts, what you have to understand is that each has their place for facial rejuvenation. For those women who have early signs of skin laxity and loss of elasticity and support in the face, Ulthera is perfect. Results do vary, but in my hands, everyone has had photographic evidence of tightening of skin and some lifting of the cheeks and neck. The previous reply was very biased. SkinTyte is a valid therapy using... more

Ultherapy can work beautifully in some patients but it is not a facelift

Why do Ultherapy if it doesn't do what a facelift does? 1. The lift can be a few, not 1 millimeter in many patients. It doesn't work well in terribly sun-damaged individuals and those who have lost a lot of elasticity with age. 2. The few mm.s in different areas add up to a global reujvenation that is usually aesthetically pleasing to the patient and is noticable by others who know them. 3. Many patients don't want surgery or are fearful of risks, or have medical... more

Is Effect from Ultherapy Measurable?

Surgical face lifting will obviously trump non surgical procedures. Ultherapy and previous nonsurgical technologies were developed to provide an alternative for those who don't want surgery and the attendant downtime, but do want to "look better". Nonsurgical tightening isn't appropriate for everyone and an upfront practice will tell you if you are not a good candidate. As long as a patient understands the limitations and does not expect comparable results to... more

Understanding Ultherapy.

There are several things that must be understood about ulthera and other new technologies. Firstly you must understand that all of the information out there is from a company that wants to sell you on this as the latest and greatest. However if you read the company's statements, this is not intended or purported to replace a facelift. What is the problem? The problem is that no company makes money when someone perfomrs a beautiful facelift so no one is interested... more