Best Age to Have Ulthera Done?

The nice thing about emerging technologies is that they are more frequently developed for a wide age range. At 60 - or beyond - you are certainly not too old for Ultherapy. But as you can see from other answers, there is a change in how well skin responds at various ages. So any procedure that relies in whole or in part on collagen remodeling and collagen stimulation will work better on younger skin since it has more "skin energy".

So you might see a younger colleague or friend get "better" results simply because her (or his) skin has the capacity to tighten and lift a little better. But that's not set in concrete. Much of what happens is dependent on your skin's health which is obviously dependent on your lifestyle and health management overall. Sometimes older patients who've taken good care of themselves get results that are on par with someone much younger chronologically.

As for repeated treatments, Ultherapy results are completed over time, so going for a repeat without waiting for the final results of a first treatment is not recommended. At that time you and your physician can decide if another session is warranted or if some other simple procedure such as an injectable filler might complete the effects you want to accomplish.

Ultherapy is not an equivalent of surgery, but it does offer an alternative for some facial definition and lift that is accomplished at a very deep structural level with no invasive requirement.

Hi,

As we age, collagen breaks down, leading to the laxity in skin. Ulthera can address this issue by using ultrasound waves to gently heat the tissue layers under the skin, which promotes collagen formation, resulting in lifting and tightening of the tissues.

The quality of your skin and degree of skin laxity are more important factors than your chronological age.  Patients that do well with Ultherapy have mild to moderate skin laxity. In addition, patients with good skin integrity and those with thicker skin tend to achieve a better result. Patients with significant sun damaged skin and those with very loose skin do not benefit from this technology. There are definitely patients in their sixties who have good quality skin, with robust tissue and mild to moderate laxity who would benefit from Ultherapy. I would recommend a consultation with an Ultherapy provider to evaluate whether this would be a good option for you.

As far as whether the treatment can be repeated, the answer is ‘yes.’ Since the Ultherapy results can take 3-6 months to take form, in my opinion, one should wait at least that long (if not longer) for a second treatment. Again, this is something that should be discussed with your provider. Hope this helps! Good luck to you!  Let us know what you decide.

Dr. Sunder
Beverly Hills and Los Angeles