Ulthera Created More Lines and Hollowing of Eye Area?

6 weeks post op is too soon to really tell the full effect of Ulthera. It sounds like what you are experiencing is mainly loss of volume. Hollowing and lines around the face and eye area can be due to several different factors including: weight loss, diet, and dehydration. Although it is hard to say without a before and after picture, I would recommend volume enhancers or fillers for immediate results. This hollowing and darkening are not side effects of Ulthera.

I have been working with Ultherapy since 2009 and participated in some of the earliest studies performed with this technology around the eyes. None of the patients we treated either in the study or in my practice have experienced worsening of their skin or the other structures around the eyes after this treatment. I would suggest seeing your doctor to determine what else might be responsible for the changes you are noticing.

Hi Lidia, Ulthera does not destroy existing collagen, rather the heat lesions that are created during Ultherapy stimulate collagen production during the healing phase. There are many factors that can influence lines and hollowing around the eye area including weight loss, not enough hydration, coincidental loss of volume. I would advise waiting the full 6 m months for the treatment to take effect. You should made sure that you are staying well hydrated and should be... more