I am 51 and scheduled for ultherapy full face and neck treatment in December. Although I am 51, I am just beginning to experience the signs of aging (no wrinkles-very very little sag) probably because I use sunscreen daily and have used retin-A .1% since I was in my late 20's. I want to do ultherapy to maintain my youthful appearance and hopefully address some malar edema which is not visible in the photos.
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Thank you for your question.Radiesse is a great filler when used appropriately and NOT in the tear troughs.I don't recommend Ultherapy for dissolution of Radiesse.Read my Ultherapy ebook on the link below.BestDr. Karamanoukian
Ultherapy can target three different depths: the Dermis (deeper skin), Fat + Connective tissue (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System-SMAS) and Muscle. The Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) is located below the fat and is a strong tissue that envelops the face. It is made up of...
Thank you for your question.The energy is attenuated (lost) at 5mm depth and will not affect the screws and plates in your jaw. Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound and ultrasound physics principles. Ultherapy is FDA cleared to treat laxity of the skin in the lower face, jowls and neck.Read the U...