Is It Safe to Undergo Ultherapy After Cheek/Jaw Implants?

Ultherapy can be tailored to your specific concerns and anatomy. A cookie cutter approach is not advisable over implants.  We have found Ulthera to be an outstanding addition to our facelift and necklift patients. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Hi Bean,

You are in luck!  It is safe to undergo Ultherapy with jaw and cheek implants in place.  We are able to visualize the implants with ultrasound and not treat directly over them.  We have treated many patients with facial implants with excellent results.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

The advantage of Ultherapy is that it is a safe procedure in that physicians are able to view the structures below the skin prior to treating that area with the ultrasonic energy. We see the different layers with a monitor using ultrasound and a line is shown at what depth that particular transducer will reach. As long as the energy is targeted above the implant, there shouldn't be a problem with Ultherapy.

The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.

Thank you for your question.A tailored approach is best to achieve your goals.In a practice like ours, where there are many different technologies available to achieve the same goals, the physician can select the appropriate one for you.Read the Ultherapy book provided on the link below.

I would not advise receiving an Ultherapy treatment directly over the implant, but the treatment could be done on areas of the cheek where the implant is not directly placed.  It could also be performed on other areas such as the neck or forehead.  In general, Ultherapy is not performed directly on the jaw, in part because the reflection of the heat is painful, but also because there are important nerves that we try not to treat directly over.
 

Ultherapy has the unique benefit that we can actually see what we are treating! As long as you implants are not in the plane of treatment, you should be totally safe. Just make sure your provider is aware of these implants before you begin your treatment. Good luck!