Thinking on Having Ultherapy Lots of Fine Lines Under my Eyes Do You Think This Will Work for Me?

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Ulthera is an option for under-eye skin

Ulthera uses micro-focused ultrasound targeted in specific layers under the skin to stimulate collagen remodeling and nonivasive skin lifting. The newer 1.5 millimeter focal depth transducer is working well around the eyes, but it cannot be done in the part of the eyelid that is over the eye. It is one of several options so see a specialist experienced with Ulthera for an assessment of what your results might be.

Ultherapy for under eye lines

Ultherapy has recently introduced a new transducer that targets to 1.5mm below the skin surface. In combination with the other deeper transducers, using this one does work well for lines under the eyes. It takes about 2-3 months to see final results, and there is never a guarantee that it will work as well as one wants. There are other options to try (usually in addition to the Ultherapy). I like a bit of botox (1 unit) under each eye to improve lines. I always recommend that... more

Ultherapy is not designed to help the lines of the face underneath the eyes

Ultherapy's transducers are not designed to fit the space confined to the lower eyelid skin from the eyelashes to the tear trough. Even with the new 1.5 millimeter deep small transducer, the treatment is not safe to treat right over the eye with the very thin skin of the eyelid in between. Ultherapy is a deep ultrasound for skin tightening, specifically the dermis, and does not help reduce fine lines. Laser resurfacing or Portrait plasma is the best for this issue. The... more

Problems Ultherapy Addresses

A good candidate for Ultherapy is someone with skin that has "relaxed" to the point of looking, and often feeling, less firm. A lowered eyebrow line or sagging skin on the eyelids, for instance, is often the first sign of "maturing" skin. Typically, those in their thirties and older who have mild to moderate skin laxity are candidates. While Ultherapy is not a replacement for a surgical face lift, there are many people who want some lifting but are not ready for surgery, either... more

Ultherapy can help with fine lines under the eyes

Ultherapy can help with fine lines under the eyes and does stimulate some collagen by working deep underneath the skin. It is good for patients who have thin skin and fine lines. However, it does not work like superficial lasers as far as sun related skin damage, but can help thicken the skin and can be helpful in combination with Botox.

Ulthera can not be used too close to the eyelids but fraxel can

Fine lines repsond well to both fraxel restore and fraxel repair and this can be safely done both on upper and lower eyelids! see video

Ultherapy and Fine Lines Under Eyes

Ulthera is not recommended for the fine skin of the lower eyelid. Wrinkles below the orbital rim, (edge of bone at bottom of lower eyelid), can be treated. This can be accomplished by pulling down on the lower eyelid during the treatment. The goal is to tighten skin, reduce wrinkles, but remain perfectly safe without injuring the eye.

Ultherapy for areas under the eyes

Thank you for your question, which is a good one. The quick simple answer (without having a photo) is that Ultherapy is an excellent modality to help improve the appearance of lines under the eyes. There are several different transducers that reach different depths below the surface of the skin and depending upon the types of lines one can choose one or more of these to maximize the benefit.

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Sharing 5 Jan 2013

Do not do Ultherapy under the eyes. The treatment caused fat atrophy. I look 5 years older and have more lines than ever. My cheeks are no longer symmetrical. This is not a harmless treatment!

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