I lost 12 lbs 2 months after my ultherapy treatment. will this ruin the result permanently?

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I have no photos, but I am hoping because it was only 2- 21/2 post ulthera that it will get back to the GOOD result I had at the 2 month mark. now my under chin sag is back AGAIN! I was told where I had it done that weight loss will NOT effect the permanent result. Is this true? I did not LOSE the weight on purpose, got VERY ill! thanks for your feed back

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Sagging faces are caused by different reasons, includling: volume loss, sun damage, and aged inelasticity and collagen loss. Similar to facelifts, Ultherapy A only pulls up sagging skin and does not replace the volume loss. Fat loss from age or diet or illness, can lead to sunken areas that no longer support the overlying skin.  In addition to Ultherapy and facelifts, volume loss is often corrected with fillers, whether Voluma, Juvederm Ultraplus, Radiesse, Restylane, Sculptra and fat injections.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Rapid weight loss can result in loose skin. The effects of Ultherapy can continue to work for up to 6 months after your treatment, so you may experience an improvement in the sagging skin compared to what it looks like today. However, odds are that you may require an additional Ultherapy treatment. Make sure you follow up with your treatment provider to compare before and after photos and determine whether another treatment will be required. Be well.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Weight loss affects all the cosmetic procedures including fillers and skin tightening devices.  Congradulations on the weight loss, but you may require additional cosmetic treatments at this point to look how you want.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The 12 pound weight loss you had 2 months after your Ultherapy treatment should not ruin your results, but it may produce additional skin laxity.  I would re-evaluate your appearance around 4-6 months after your Ultherapy treatment and then decide if any additional treatment might be helpful.

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

Weight loss will definitely affect your face. When you lose a significant amount of weight, you typically lose volume in your face which leaves sagging loose skin. This is not to say that your result from Ulthera has been ruined. The Ulthera still helped tighten and stimulate collagen, however if you do not put the weight back on you may need a second treatment to see your ultimate result.

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