Does Ultherapy Provide Better Results Than XL Accent, Thermage? (photo)and Laser Facelift Procedures?

In our practice, with dermatologic and plastic surgeons, we have seen the results of Thermage, Pelleve and Ultherapy. We also inform all of our patients that none of the non-invasive procedures can deliver as much a lift as a surgical procedure. During consultation, we examine the facial features and try to determine what's best for our patient. There are many variables such as sun damage, smoking history, history of medical illnesses, medication taken, that may affect the results of all... more

The truth is that none of the non-surgical facelifts do very much. So your better approach is to go to the plastic surgeon and describe what result you want and ask how best to get there. It might be that what you are wanting can only be achieved with surgery. If that is the case, non-surgical teatments are a waste of time and money.

The question of which device works best for non-surgical skin tightening is a good one to ask, and many people will share many opinions depending on which devices they have and what their overall experience with the device has been. It is also interesting to note that the patient's presenting age and degree of skin laxity is probably a greater factor in determining results than any isolated technology by itself. Furthermore, a practitioners experience with a particular device or class... more