How Long Until you are Proficient in the Use of Ulthera?

asked 1 year ago by mrs kitty in texas
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: results, treatment

Is there a special art to having Ulthera treatment because my Plastic Surgeon has only used the machine for 3months. Should I find a more experienced doctor who has used it more or do all doctors use it the same way?

5 answers to How Long Until you are Proficient in the Use of Ulthera?

Ulthera treatment experience

Ulthera does require extensive training, but three months of use should allow your surgeon ample time to become quite skilled in the use of this non-invasive technology. Moreover, as you are seeing a plastic surgeon they likely have experience with ultrasound technology and imaging during their surgical training--which facilitates the use of Ulthera significantly. Finally, decision making is the most important factor in determining your outcome; a plastic surgeon has a whole host... more

Luis Zapiach, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

www.artplasticsurgeons.com

How long to get good with Ulthera?

I don't think you can put a specific time for how long it takes someone to become proficient with a specific procedure. ( ie Ulthera) .More importantly, how many cases has he performed during the 3 months time in the specific areas that you are looking to get treated.

Joshua L. Fox, MD
Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advanceddermatologypc.com

Training for Ultherapy

The Ulthera company is very good about training doctors in Ultherapy and give the doctor guidelines to follow which are organized very well and are followed very easily during the treatment. Doctors who had peformed Thermage previously will find this a different treatment but some of the concepts are the same. After several treatments, most providers will feel very comfortable and I doubt you would get a much better treatment from one vs. another, but there might be some nuances... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

3 months is fine

Ultherapy is very straight-forward and easy to learn. I would not be concerned about 3 months of experience, I think that is a good time period. Laser resurfacing has a much steeper learning curve. Having a physician perform the treatment, especially on the face, is always preferred. Always ask questions and don't be afraid to get 2nd and 3rd opinions. How many treatments have they performed? Can I see before and after photos? What complications... more

W. Matthew White, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

How long to be proficient in Ulthera?

There are several aspects to develping proficiency with a new technology. One is simply becoming familiar with the techniques, which doesn't take long with Ulthera. The other is adjusting technique based on patient outcomes, which does take a few months because the results take that long to happen. Refining patient selection and procedureal technique is an ongoing process.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

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