Can Ultherapy reduce my jowls?

Yes, Ultherapy can reduce jowls, taking about 2 months for the final result to evolve.  The result is much more subtle than a surgical outcome, so I always encourage prospective patients to think about the degree of improvement that they want to have.  Ultherapy does have the advantage of no downtime, but many patients expect that the ersults will be equivalent to a facelift.

Yes!  Ultherapy is a great option to help diminish your jowls and tighten the skin on your face and neck area. Ultherapy can target three different depths: the Dermis (deeper skin), Fat + Connective tissue (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System-SMAS) and Muscle. The Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) is located below the fat and is a strong tissue that envelops the face. It is made up of collagen, elastic fibers, muscle fibers and fat cells. The ultrasound energy produced during an Ulthera treatment, precisely and consistently heats the targeted tissue to 60-70 degrees centigrade, which is the optimal temperature for contraction and denaturation of collagen.The results from an Ultherapy treatment work in a two-step process. The first stage is the contraction and denaturing of collagen, which causes an immediate tissue tightening, and resultant lift. The second stage occurs over time while the body’s healing response builds new collagen (neocollagenesis).4 New collagen production is generated over 2-3 months and often continues for 6 months after the treatment. Full results are visible after 3 to 6 months.You may also want to consider fillers in the areas that you have lost volume in addition to Ultherapy for the treatment of the jowls.  I recommend an in person consultation with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

As others have said, Ultherapy® can be an effective
alternative to surgical procedures like a facelift. Nonsurgical, minimally
invasive procedures like Ultherapy® are becoming more and more common, as many
men and women find that these options are comparable alternatives to a surgical
procedure. That said, your results may not be as dramatic as those of a
facelift, but if you are a candidate, Ultherapy® can help to reduce the appearance of
sagging skin in the chin and neck area. You may want to consider scheduling a
consultation with a plastic surgeon who offers this treatment, as he or she could
help you to determine whether or not it’s the best choice for your specific
needs.

In most patients, Ultherapy can improve jaw lines and tighten
jowls. For the treatment, an ultrasound applicator
delivers focused ultrasound energy to the right depth which in turn stimulates
the growth of new collagen.A gradual
tightening and lift occurs over some time.Ultherapy cannot achieve the same result as a facelift but may provide an
alternative for those patients who are not ready for surgery.Please consult a board certified facial
plastic surgeon for a personalized treatment plan.

Ultherapy can help to improve the appearance of your jowls, however, you will probably need more than 1 treatment for optimal results. Something like ThermiTight will be a better non-surgical option for you. Make sure you see an experienced provider for an in-person assessment. Best wishes.

Ultherapy could potentially be used to reduce your jowls, but the result would be more subtle compared to the result that could be achieved with surgery.  

I would recommend a combination of ultherapy for tightening and lifting the lower face and jowls in addition to a filler at the marionette lines and some along the jawline where the indentation is. My favorite filler for this area is Radiesse. The ultherapy should be done first then the filler. If filler is placed first, the ultherapy could break down the filler.

Yes, Ultherapy will help tighten the loose skin and deeper layers of the face and can help lift things back into place.  Sometimes, it needs to be combined with fillers also, as the face doesn't just sag or drop over time with gravity, but it also loses a lot of volume.  So, the keys to a nonsurgical facelift are to first replace volume and second, to use Ultherapy early and often to prevent jowling in the first place.  

Hi and thank you for you question! Yes, Ultherapy can help to contour the lower face and neck, therefore improving the appearance of the jowl area. You still may need some filler in the marionette line to improve this area to your satisfaction. Best, Dr. Grant Stevens

 Ulthera CAN very nicely  improve early jowls by tightening the connective tissue that holds up the cheek.However, based on the photograph, it appears that you might be better served by a Facelift to definitively re position the "jowl" back into your cheek. Be very clear with your Plastic Surgeon [and yourself!] as to what level of expectation you have. Then decide.