How Much of an Improvement in Measurement for Ulthera Compared To Facelift?

As an Ulthera provider and as a surgeon who also performs facelifts, what you have to understand is that each has their place for facial rejuvenation.  For those women who have early signs of skin laxity and loss of elasticity and support in the face, Ulthera is perfect.  Results do vary, but in my hands, everyone has had photographic evidence of tightening of skin and some lifting of the cheeks and neck.  The previous reply was very biased. SkinTyte is a valid therapy using the same philosophy as Ulthera.  The statement that there is no control with Ulthera is wrong: Ulthera provides an ultrasound picture of the layers of the skin and face during treatment showing precise delivery of energy.

If you want surgical results, you will need surgery.  There is no way around that fact, and if you wait too long and laxity is too far gone, both treatments will yield less than optimal results.  Both Ulthera and facelift depend on the quality of tissue offered to the surgeon.  The only way to know if Ulthera is appropriate, is to see a physician that can offer both and provide an honest opinion.  If you go to a provider who cannot operate, then you will get an answer that is "always Ulthera."  If you go to a physician who does not have Ulthera and only does facelifts, you will get an answer that is "always facelift."  The only way to know which is right for you is to have your face evaluated by someone who can offer both, and offer an honest opinion as to what can be achieved in your unique situation.  Every patient is different, and thus requires consultation.

 

I hope this helps!

While no nonsurgical procedure can give you results as dramatic as a full facelift, if you have early signs of aging such as minimal sagging and loose skin, Ultherapy is a more appropriate alternative to avoid having to undergo several face lifts in a lifetime, as surgery is also not permanent and we continue to age.  In the study using ultherapy to lift the neck, they measured an average of about 50mm cubed of a lift. Ultherapy not only lifts the skin, but it actually reverses some of the aging process by promoting the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen is a protein that forms the matrix in your skin that gives it support and form. Elastin is a highly elastic protein that allows the skin to snap back into place after being stretched. Therefore Ultherapy not only gives your face a “lift,” it gives it a “boost” by actually encouraging it to act like younger skin by producing the elements needed to keep it elastic and supported. Please consult with a board-certified dermatologist to find out how Ulthera can help rejuvenate your face.

Why do Ultherapy if it doesn't do what a facelift does?

1. The lift can be a few, not 1 millimeter in many patients. It doesn't work well in terribly sun-damaged individuals and those who have lost a lot of elasticity with age.

2. The few mm.s in different areas add up to a global reujvenation that is usually aesthetically pleasing to the patient and is noticable by others who know them.

3. Many patients don't want surgery or are fearful of risks, or have medical conditions that preclude them from having surgery.

4. There basically is no downtime from Ultherapy unlike facelift and this is very important for many people.

5. Younger patients who are not ready for a facelift can benefit from an earlier facial restoration than waiting for them to be told they're a candidate for a facelift later in life.