Is There an Art to Ultherapy? Does Is Matter Who Administers The Treatment?

I'm getting full-face & neck ultherapy next month. I have 3 possible doctor's offices I am considering, all within $3500-4000 in price. All are VERY reputable surgeons, but in 2 offices, the nurse performs procedure and in one, the doctor does. I've read there's an "Art" to performing ultherapy, and it DOES MATTER who performs the treatment. If this is true, then why and how does the "Art" and Technique matter? And how does technique determine results? How do I pick the right one?

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Yes it matters

A successful cosmetic treatment, such as Ultherapy, requires a detailed technical knowledge, understanding of anatomy and skin physiology, and most of all adequate experience and training. There are many technical and medical "maneuvers" that an experienced physican and/or practitioner will do in a course of any cosmetic treatment such as Ultherapy that will likely to enhance the ultimate clinical and cosmetic outcome, and more importantly, decrease incidence of adverse events. more

Ultherapy perfomred by a doctor

Ulthera is a foucsed ultrasound energy that is delivered in intense bursts to different areas of the face to induce tightening. The company has suggested two protocols already and the technique continues to evolve based on new treatments perfomred by physicians. A physician understands the anatomy of the musculature and connective tissue of the face and knows what tissues to treat in order to see a lift in the desired direction. In addition the physician has a healthy respect for... more

Ulthera needs a certified operater with experience for best results.

Ulthera is becoming a very efficient means of non-surgical facial skin tightening, but should be performed by an experienced certified operator. Fortunately, most medical estheticians and nurses can be trained by the company and the doctor to use the equipment skillfully and correctly, with noticeably good results without any complications. In my office, my trained staff are obtaining results probably with less time and more ease than I would because of their experience treating our patients... more

Choosing the right doctor and the right treatment

All of plastic surgery is an art form and you should ask to see photos of real patients in each office and ask to speak to some. Don't rely on the comapny photos to decide, insist on real patients from that doctor/nurse. Not to throw a wrench into your plans, but your photos show nice tight skin so what will Ulthera be doing for you? On the other hand, you do appear to have some dyschromia (pigment spots) that might be better treated with an IPL laser than with Ulthera... more