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Will Ultherapy Really Get Rid of Under-chin Sag?

asked 10 months ago by bfillmore
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: age 55-64, jowls, neck, loose skin

I'm not over weight, but at 63 have got some loose skin. Have seen Ultherapy advertised as "Non-invasive; no down time; no recovery time" Yes? No?

3 answers to Will Ultherapy Really Get Rid of Under-chin Sag?

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Its an option

"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... more
Edward S. Kwak, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Ultherapy is ideal for non-invasive loose skin under neck

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... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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Ultherapy can improve under chin sagging

Ulthera is a non-surgical procedure which delivers focused ultrasound to a specific depth in the skin and deeper connective tissue. This high intensity Ultrasound creates small thermal coagulation points which sets off a response in which collagen is remodeled and new collagen is grown. This helps with the contour and tightness of the areas treated. The visible results depends much on the amount of loose skin and fat present under the chin. Ulthera... more
Dan Mills, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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