My upper lip has lengthened considerably as I've aged - so much so that it has changed my smile. This has been upsetting for me. As I have a dark olive complexion & scar too easily so wish to avoid surgery. Ulthera seemed to be the best solution, as I also have some skin laxity (I'm 37). When I went in for the treatment in Asia, the Dr. informed me that they DO NOT USE Ulthera on the upper lip (& nose) - what a let down! Is this normal practice in the States & if so, why?
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January 3, 2012
Answer: Ulthera to tighten and lift the upper lip is being investigated
I am a provider of ultherapy, and I am not convinced that this procedure will avoid a neck lift. There is more complexity to what goes into a sagging neck than just lax skin. Ultherapy does nothing for muscle laxity which is a significant component of the aging neck for most individuals. The d...
Hi Palm Beach. Yes, you can certainly have Ultherapy if you have had a previous chin implant. Make sure you inform your physician of all previous surgeries and health issues. Your Radiess and Juvederm should not effect the ulthera treatment, but you may need more filler soon!
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I have done Ultherapy since 2011 in hundreds of patients.Key point to remember is that if the patient is experiencing undue pain or tingling while the procedure is being done, the energy setting should be reduced to prevent the likelihood of these problems in 2 areas:1) over the brows especially...