Should Ultherapy Be Done by a Doctor or is It Ok That One of His Assistants is Doing It?

These are not nurses but people that give facials etc. The doctor will administer the pain medication.

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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

Ultherapy has a high safety profile and physician extenders may peform it in some sates

Depending on the state governance, some physicians may elect to direct the treatment and have a nurse, physician's assistant, medical assistant or aesthetician peform this ultrasound treatment. Currently I or one of our plastic surgeons in our practice, peform the treatment but once we have a well-trained physician assistant or nurse involved, I would be very comfortable with them performing the Ultherapy. see video

Ultherapy performed by doctor or nurse

Ultherapy needs to be done by someone who is well trained and certified in Ultherapy. There are certifications that the company requires and every place offering Ultherapy should have documentation of their certification. It is important that the person performing the treatment is very comfortable giving it. A nurse or doctor is ideal because they can also give nerve blocks if necessary, but it is not essential that a doctor perform it. Because it is time intensive, most doctors... more

Ultherapy - Physician or Aesthetician

In my practice, I provide Ultherapy treatments but also work closely with my aesthetician who is very skilled at delivering the treatment. I believe the quality of results depends heavily on the planning and treatment plan. For patients who receive treatments with my aesthetician, I am very involved in patient planning and I often modify and customize the standard treatment protocols prior to the treatment. For example, I often notice asymmetry in patients face... more

Ulthera Treatment Provider

In my practice, all facial and neck treatments are done by myself. It is up to the practice, however. see video

Who should provide ultherapy treatment

In my practice, I always perform the Ultherapy as with any procedure it is best that the most qualified person perform the procedure. Ultherapy is a painful procedure and when ever you begin to treat patients with local anesthetic for blocks or have to manage anxiety or vagal reactions, it is best to have the doctor involved in the procedure.

Non-medical personnel to provide Ultherapy treatments?

Some physicians elect to be the "technician" on all technologies. Others appoint nurses or physician assistants to treat. Often, if a treatment has a high safety profile, delegating the treatment to other staff is perfectly fine. Since Ultherapy is noninvasive, staff with experience and education are frequently just as capable - and since their time is less in demand, they can usually spend a bit more time with patients than a doctor who typically has a more pressing schedule... more

Ultherapy treatments who should do it?

I personaly do the treatments in my office at this time. It is ok for anyone that has been properly trained to administer the treatment under the supervision of the doctor. Good Luck

Ulthera treatment providers

The legal answer to your question most likely depends on the state in which you live. Assuming that it is legal for a non physician to perform Ultherapy, I would recommend the following: A trained physician should asses each patient to make sure that he or she is a good candidate. The trained physician should map out the areas to be treated and set the treatment parameters. A well trained assistant could then perform Ultherapy safely and effectively... more