I read about ultratherapy and I feel confused; the results are controversial?

Ultherapy is a FDA approved procedure that is very safe and provide good results when performed by experienced and knowledgeable physicians.  Not everyone is a good candidate for Ultherapy, when typically a surgical procedure would be a better option, so expectations should be managed accordingly.The attahced link provides more information.I hope this helps.

Ultherapy is the FDA cleared non-invasive procedure to lift and tighten skin on the face, forehead and neck. Ulthera treatments improve wrinkles on the face, neck and décolletage with no downtime. Ultherapy works by administering ultrasound energy to specific depths of skin and muscle with precise ultrasound guidance, which causes tissue tightening and collagen production.Ultherapy is both patient and technician dependent.  This means that the patient has to be the right candidate and it is important to receive your treatment from a practice that has an expert in Ultherapy.  In our practice, we see amazing results with patients who have mild to moderate skin laxity. Good Luck!

Hi Rita. Sorry to hear about your confusion regarding Ultherapy. I wouldn't really say the results of the treatment are controversial, however, as the treatment has become more popular and widespread a lot of places are treating people who are not the right candidates for the procedure. Ultherapy is very good for people who have mild to moderate skin laxity. Not everyone is a suitable candidate for the procedure. Choosing the right candidates is crucial for getting an optimal result. Many people will also need more than one treatment and this should be disclosed to them from the start. The treatment is also dependent on the skill and knowledge of whoever is providing it. The machine will not do all the work itself. In the right hands there is no risk of fat loss or unwanted results. The most important thing you can do is have an in-person consultation and evaluation with a physician that provides the treatment. Not a nurse or a tech. If it ends up that you are not a suitable candidate for Ultherapy then there are other treatments that may be beneficial for you. Hope this helps!

I have been providing Ultherapy for more than 4 years and have not seen any fat loss. The results are inherently variable because the lifting effect depends on the individual's response to the treatment. In general, the older the patient and the thinner the skin, the less the response. It is not an alternative to a surgical facelift.

Ultherapy cannot damage the face if used properly.  It can however give lifting and tightening in those who are good candidates. I find that the procedure either wasn't done properly or the poor results seen were from a stealth device that wasn't the true ultherapy, or the right candidate wasn't chosen.  We combine all our treatments with sculptra to get better outcomes.  Please see an expert who does the treatments themselves.  Dr. Emer.