Is Ultherapy cleared for full neck or submental area on the neck?

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Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy is the FDA cleared non-invasive facelift procedure to rejuvenate and tighten skin on the face, forehead and neck. Ultherapy treatments improve wrinkles on the face, neck and décolletage with no downtime. Ultherapy works by administering ultrasound energy to specific depths of skin and muscle with precise ultrasound guidance, which causes tissue tightening and collagen production.   It is FDA cleared for tightening of  the neck and submental area.Thank you for your inquiry!Dr. Casas

Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question. Ultherapy is, in fact, the only device that has an FDA clearance for nonsurgical lifting of the skin under the chin (submental skin). The device delivers ultrasound area to the treatment area, targeting tissue beneath the skin’s surface to firm the skin from the inside out. I encourage you to find a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert in the Ultherapy device. Schedule a consultation to discuss your concerns, and from the information you collect at that meeting, you can determine whether Ultherapy is the right choice for you.

Kevin Dieffenbach, MD · Answer

Ultherapy® is the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the neck, chin and brow. This includes the submental area under the chin. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin naturally—without surgery or downtime. Ultherapy has one of the highest satisfaction ratings on realself; 79% WORTH IT compared to Thermage 45%! Try the Ultherapy Simulator to see what results you might achieve. Thanks, Dr Dieffenbach

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy is a treatment to lift and tighten skin on the face, neck and chest. The neck also includes the submental area (under the jaw bone) and there are protocols for that for your provider to perform. It all depends on your assessment and your goals. Make sure you go to a certified provider. In our practice we use all nurses but that isn't always the case, which is fine if your provider is skilled.

Mark Beaty, MD · Answer

Ulthera is FDA cleared for the full neck.  This can be an effective treatment for non-surgical tightening of the lower face and neck, is performed in the office and has no down time.  Seek care from an office experienced in performing these treatments.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy is FDA-cleared for treatment of the full neck, including the submental area. Make sure you are under the care of an experienced physician. Best wishes.

Donna Johnston, MD · Answer

ultherapy is a good option for tightening and lifting the neck and the submental area. It is effective treatment for that area without having the cost, anesthesia risk, and downtime of surgery. The procedure takes approximately 45 min. The results are not immediate. Over 3 to 6 months the tighten8ng and lifting slowly occurs as your body creates collagen. I highly recommend this procedure,

Colleen Jambor, MD · Answer

Ultherapy is cleared for lower face, submental region and neck.  It is used to tighten skin laxity around the jowl area and can improve the appearance of the whole neck as well.  Not everybody is a perfect candidate for Ultherapy so be sure to get a consultation before you move forward.

Paul L. Leong, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy is FDA approved for full neck which includes the submental area. This lunch time procedure is a great maintenance treatment that many of our patients find to be effective. I highly recommend scheduling and in person consultation with an experienced professional to find out if you are a good candidate for this procedure.