I have been told that I have a small or narrow 'frontal muscle' in addition to loss of volume at both temporal regions contributing to outer hooding of my lids. What are my best options long term to regain volume in the temples and help my eyes? Ulthera was suggested but has very poor satisfaction rate? I am also afraid of 'nerve damage' from Ulthera. Thank you in advance...
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September 8, 2016
Answer: Ultherapy isn't a good choice for this area. You probably need fillers instead
Thanks for your question. 4.5 mm is the maximum depth of an Ultherapy transducer. The main blood vessels (jugular, carotids) lie deeper than that. As it is ultrasound, we are actually able to visualize structures such as blood vessels at times with the deeper transducer, but it is well below the...
Truthfully, this is not an easy answer as we need to know what really bothers you, and your expectations and goals. A good starting point is a conversation with a Specialist who performs all types of procedures, as he or she will guide you as to the correct treatment to give the end result....
For thinner skin such as under the eyes, radiofrequency treatments such as Viora® may be more appropriate. Please consult a board certified aesthetic dermatologist for a consultation.
