I'm just reading about Doublo, a Korean ultrasound, for face lifting and tightening, with similar results to Ultherapy. True?

They all work very well for tightening in the right hands.  I personally like the results of thermage better than ultherapy, and it works even better when combined with sublative and sculptra/fillers.  I suggest just finding a good doctor well trained in laser treatments who does them him or herself.  Best, Dr. Emer.

If the Korean ultrasound device is being used in Korea, that's one thing but I wouldn't trust it in the United States if it is not FDA cleared, and I don't think it is. One should only trust the Ultherapy form of facial focal ultrasound for facial tightening and lifting in the U.S.

Thank you for your inquiry.  I wrote an article that was published in a medical journal within the past several months describing the phenomenon of counterfeit medical devices.  These devices are not FDA approved and the doctor using it is putting his/her license at risk.  Do NOT undergo treatment with a counterfeit device.

Hi Kelly,Doublo is an imitation Ultherapy device manufactured in Korea. As such, there have been no studies done to prove its effectiveness and it is not FDA-approved for use in the United States. There are a number of imitation Ultherapy machines on the market, but they have been associated with complications. In fact, Ulthera has filed lawsuits against several of these companies for patent infringement.The bottom line is I wouldn't recommend cutting corners when it comes to your face. You will end up spending more money in the long run to correct inadequate results and complications. If you need more information on Ultherapy, feel free to check out our practice website below. Best of luck to you.

Hi Kelly,Doublo is a Korean knock off of Ulthera.  There are many aesthetic device copies on the market from Asia.  They have not gone through the rigorous FDA testing and approval for safety and efficiency.  They are a lot cheaper to purchase.  We are seeing more frequent complications from non-FDA approved devices.  Ultimately, it is your face and you need to determine whether the "discounted price" is worth the risk.  For my patients and for my practice, a "discount" is not worth the long term complications.  Our patients can rest assured that they are getting the most efficient, safe, and effective, FDA tested and approved treatments.  All of this goes along with the admonition that when it comes to your face or sushi, a discount is not in your best interests.  Choose your facial aesthetic physician most carefully.  Good luck and be well.Michael Persky, MDEncino, CA

I would not trust or use a product that is not cleared by the FDA.Remember, companies like Ulthera have spent tens of millions of dollars to get FDA approval for EVERY indication that uses their product - meaning that they got FDA approval for individual and distinct studies that showed appreciable and clinically significant non surgical tightening of the lax skin in the face, neck, decolletage and also for the eyebrow lift ....among others. These other companies have not shown such outcome studies. Foreign companies can reverse engineer products that have no safety record. Do not sign up for any treatments by these devices if you live in the U.S. ! Read the Ultherapy book provided on the link below.