Will Ultherapy Really Get Rid of Under-chin Sag?

We have offered Ulthera in our office for over the past 2-3 years and have been very satisfied with our results.  It is important to understand; however, that it does not deliver the same results as a surgical facelift/necklift.  Having said this, there are many patients who do desire some lifting and tightening of their brow/face and neck and absolutely do not want to have surgery.  Ultherapy utilizies focused ultrasound energy to heat the underlying fibromuscular tissues and create tiny injuries here thus sparking off a healing response that encourages collagen formation and tightening.  The treatment can take between one to three hours depending on the extent of areas treated.

To be clear, Ultherapy can NOT provide the same excellent result as a surgical neck lift for sagging skin. However, compared to other non-invasive devices, the FDA-cleared Ulthera can lift and tighten skin.  Thermage can also, but I have found Ultherapy to work better.  If there is a component of fat as well, then liposuction can be performed.

Unfortunately, as we age more and the skin sags more, we also can lose the elasticity of the skin and that hinders the result of the Ultherapy.

"Under chin sag" can be from redundant skin and loose muscle or from submental fat.  The most effective way I feel this can be treated is still with surgery (liposuction and/or neck lift).  However, ultherapy can be a good alternative for patients who are looking for non-surgical alternatives.  Ultherapy is a non-invasive treatment, which requires very little to no recovery time.   For your individual concerns, I would consult with your local plastic surgeon to determine if ultherapy is a worthwhile option for you.