How Long Do the Results of an Ultherapy Procedure Last?

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9 answers to How Long Do the Results of an Ultherapy Procedure Last?

How long do results of Ultherapy last?

Hi, There are no US studies looking at the long-term outcomes of Ultherapy. The initial studies by Ulthera showed that the results lasted a year or longer. Many physicians have anecdotally reported that the results generally last longer than 1 year and with some results lasting as long as 2 and a half to 3 years, according to some physicians who have been using it in Asia where it has been available for longer than in the US. The longevity of the results depends on your... more

Sarmela Sunder, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.sunderplasticsurgery.com

How Long Does Ultherapy Last?

You ask a good question and all of our patients ask something similar. The answer really is, we don't know yet. The studies completed to obtain FDA clearance for the device showed that effective treatment results lasted at least one year. How long after this will patients desire to have a touch up procedure? When we evaluated the device, we investigated similar procedures that induce collagen formation and found that most of these had a longevity of 3 years or so... more

Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

How Long Do the Results of Ultherapy by Ulthera Last?

Hi Minny, Ultherapy by Ulthera has only been out for about 2 years. Although many patients see immediate lifting results, the ultimate results do not happen overnight, but gradually over time. It can take up to 2-3 months for optimal rejuvenation. Ulthera has been used for close to 2 years. Some patients treated 1 1/2 to 2 years ago are now returning for second treatments. Though they still appear improved from their pre-treatment... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ultherapy has been shown to last a year (perhaps longer?)

Ultherapy is a fairly new device in the U.S. market (Fall 2009), although it has been in Asia for several years. Here in the U.S. the initial reports (from the FDA clinical trials) examined the effects of the treatments and showed that the results lasted for a year. Of course, since it is a new technology, we need studies that go beyond one year to see exactly how long the effective results can truly last. Informal reports from physicians who have been using this device for over a year,... more

Haresh Yalamanchili, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.belagecenter.com

Ultherapy sets back the aging clock

Because Ulthera has a direct effect on the collagen under the skin, causing it to regenerate, the effect is not really a temporary one. That doesn't mean it suspends time, it is more like setting back the aging clock. It uses highly focused ultrasound to target the collagen layer noninvasively, and the full effects take about 3 months to develop.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

A Few Years

Ultherapy results should last for a few years. After this time, it may be good to have a touch up session.

Cameron Rokhsar, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Depends on the patient

Long lasting effect of Ultherapy is dependent on each patient's age, genetic factors, intrinsic and extrinsic aging factors.. In general, patients continues to gradually improve over 6mo to 1 year. Patient satisfaction has been superb with Ultherapy in our office.

Chang Son, MD
Fort Lee Dermatologist

Studies Show Patients Still Seeing Improvement 10 Months After Treatment

No anti-aging procedure stops the aging process; instead the signs of aging in your body are reversed or slowed based on the treatment you choose. Nonetheless, according to a study performed at Northwestern University, patients were still noticing improvement in the treatment area ten months after their procedure date. Most cosmetic service providers recommend patients attend yearly touch-up sessions to ensure their results remain fresh and to keep up with the aging process. more

D. Scott Karempelis, MD
Atlanta Dermatologic Surgeon

Duration of effectiveness of Ultherapy

Ulthera's device has been on the market for a few years and even including the time involved with FDA trials, we don't currently have a ten year followup. However, the collagen produced from the Ultherapy is not different collagen than that which is produced by other procedures. Years ago, biopsies were done before and after dermabrasion and followed 10 years later and the newer collagen was seen under the microscope still at that time. Ultherapy also stimulates... more