Ulthera... Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon?

assuming of course both are excellent within their specialty and have experience with Ulthera.. My thought is that the plastic surgeon would be the better choice given the nature of the treatment. Meaning they're working at a depth that is most familiar to the surgeon in terms of musculature etc. Thoughts? thanks!

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by evi_g in los angeles, ca

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Ulthera specialist - how to choose?

Ulthera uses microfocused ultrasound for nonivasive skin lifting, but it is not a nonsurgical facelift. The ultrasound is focused at different depths, one of which is the SMAS layer under the skin which plastic surgeons use in a facelift. So my personal bias is for plastic surgeons, who understand the anatomy of that layer, but as a practical matter there are plenty of dermatologists who get good results with Ulthera.

Best provider for Ultherapy treatments - Derm or Surgeon?

The Ulthera system uses ultrasound, so the advantage to any treatment provider is that we can "see" where the treatment energy is being focused. The technology was developed with specific guidelines - which all providers follow, though with some customization to get best results - so it's really a matter of personal preference as to whom you choose to take your treatment with. More frequently than not, physician extenders (usually... more

Ultherapy can be done by different providers of different specialties

Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, their nurses, physician assistants, etc. can do Ultherapy. Is the person who is doing your Ultherapy experienced at it? Do they have the latest technology with all levels of transducers, or have they not invested in keeping their system updated to have the latest software and the new 1.5 mm transducer as well? What treatment do they deliver? There is no set number of lines that a doctor must deliver, and some will treat with far fewer lines and others,... more

Ulthera Practitioners

The FDA-cleared Ultherapy procedure has been established to be safe and effective in clinical studies and tens of thousands of patient treatments worldwide. In addition, every Ultherapy practitioner undergoes extensive hands-on training, so you can schedule your Ultherapy procedure with complete confidence. In selecting a practitioner, it is important to find someone who is experienced and has achieved positive results with his or her patients. It does not matter so much whether it is a... more

An experienced doctor!

Ulthera is a technically challenging procedure. It takes experience to deliever a good treatment. I do all my procedures myself and am a firm believer that this is a procedure that should be left in the hands of an experienced physician. You are spending a lot of money and should not settle. Ask for your doctor's experience and proof of it! see video

Ultherapy - Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist

This is a challenging question. Both specialties have a great deal of experience with facial aging. I practice with with my wife who is a board certified dermatologist and I am a board certified plastic surgeon. We both do consultations and perform Ultherapy and we also share aesthetician who performs Ultherapy. I do see a greater percentage of the patients and my wife will often refer patients to discuss the benefits of Ultherapy versus surgical face/neck... more

Seek properly trained specialist for treatment

Im my opinion, if you are looking for a true facial rejuvenation consultation, then the most appropriate specialists will be facial plastic or general plastic surgeons. If you've already decided you want to have a non-surgical treatment with Ulthera, then the most important factor is finding a board certified specialist, dermatologist, facial plastic or general plastic surgeon. None core facial cosmetic providers may not be ideal.