Ultherapy fat loss and nerve damage possible?

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I'm just about to move forward with Ultherapy until I read some of the very scary reviews. Can it potentially melt fat on the face or not? Does the energy reach that level? Can it give permanent nerve damage? What is the reason for these scary reviews if these side effects can't happen? Thank you very much for your time and opinion.

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I appreciate your concern. Let me assure you that when Ultherapy is performed by an experienced, board-certified dermatologist, the procedure is quite safe and effective. A skilled physician will know the optimal settings to give you the best results with minimal risk involved. With the right provider, you should see a very good result from your treatment.

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I appreciate your concern. Ultherapy is a skin tightening treatment that delivers ultrasound energy deep into the dermis and connective tissue, where it triggers the body to produce more collagen. As collagen levels increase, the skin becomes smoother and firmer. It also causes existing collagen bundles to shrink and remodel for tighter skin. Ultrasound imaging is also used to guide the delivery of the energy into the precise locations where it will have the most positive effect. When this procedure is performed by an experienced, board-certified dermatologist, the procedure is very safe and is not known to melt fat or cause nerve damage. Cases of fat loss or nerve injury could potentially occur if the provider is unaware of the anatomy or proper technique. Make sure your provider is qualified and has expertise in Ultherapy and you should see a good result with minimal side effects.

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