Will HIFU treatment give me good results? (Photo)
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High frequency ultrasound treatments deliver very subtle results. So, it's important that you be clear as to your expectations. If you have considerable lax skin (hard to tell without seeing you in person), you might be better of saving your money and then having a facelift when you are able.
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Kouros Azar
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Results with external ultrasound and radiofrequency treatments are variable and sometimes disappointing. If you are not ready to proceed with a facelift at this time I would suggest to you that you consider saving the money for this treatment for the time when you can undergo a proper facelift and neck surgery. 51 may be a little early although some people choose to proceed in their late 40s or 50s to stay ahead of their aging rather than waiting until they have an obvious need. This is of course a personal choice and somewhat budget dependent as well.
Take some time thinking of your options and do your research before proceeding hastily.
Good luck and regards,
Jon A Perlman M.D., FACS
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
ABC-TV Extreme Makeover Surgeon
Beverly Hills, California
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Thank you for sending images. Nonsurgical treatments such a high frequency ultrasound tend to be subtle. I typically reserve these type of treatments for patients in their 30s and 40s or patients who cannot undergo or refuse surgery.
It really is impossible to give an exact diagnosis and plan without a full consult and exam. That said, I do think it would be difficult to achieve significant results with HIFU alone. If you are not interested in surgery, consider combining multiple nonsurgical treatments such as skin tightening and fillers.
I would recommend consulting with a board certified facial plastic surgeon, someone who specializes in just faces, for a thorough evaluation and plan.
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The results from high frequency ultrasound treatments to the neck are usually not very dramatic. The risks are few but the results are often very subtle and therefore do not justify the costs in my opinion.
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Thank you for asking about your HI FU therapy.
HIFU - high frequency ultrasound, also known as Ultherapy - is an office treatment to tighten the skin.Results are unpredictable - some people get good results, quite a number of people see little or none.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS
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