Can it take a year for Ultherapy results?

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After my treatment my doctor said 3-6 months I should see results, which I have. But there’s still a little bit of sag left and she said at a follow up today it could take up to a full year for the final results. I’ve only ever heard 3-6 months. Can it really take a year? Or is she just telling me that to get me out of her hair?

Tina B. West, MD · Answer

Thank you for reaching out.Yes, that is correct.  It can take up to a year to see collagen rebuilding results. Please continue to follow up with your Ultherapy provider so that they can provide you the best possible outcome.   Best of Luck!

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Ultherapy, ThermiSmooth, ThermiTight, Pelleve, and other laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound and light source devices stimulate the body to make more collagen in dermal layer beneath the top layer of skin, the epidermis.  We know from excellent studies that wound healing can take up to 18 months and some of the principles of collagen synthesis after Ultherapy are similar to wound healing. The clinical results are usually seen to max at the 6-12 months post Ultherapy.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

I have seen patients show improvement up to 9 months after an Ultherapy treatment, so it is possible to continue seeing improvement for a year after the treatment. However, the peak time to results is usually around 6 months. Keep in mind that most people need to do Ultherapy multiple times and the treatment works best when used in combination with other treatments. Make sure you are under the care of an experienced physician provider. Best wishes.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You may see improvement up to a year. Keep in mind, a combination approach would give the most improvement with Ultherapy. I recommend Ultherapy with RF treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP or sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improve skin tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Theresa M. Jarmuz, MD · Answer

Yes, Ultherapy results can continue to improve up to a year. Collagen production can vary from person to person. That being said, we typically do an Ulthera touch up/boost at 6 months. To combat aging, we encourage all of our patients to also use Retin-A daily, and most of our patients have Sculptra injections as well.

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