Can Ulthera Be Done on the Neck Only, or is the Lower Face with It Necessary?

You can opt to have only the neck area treated with Ultherapy and see how you feel about it before proceeding with the rest of the face. We keep our patients comfortable throughout Ultherapy with various types of local anesthesia.  Another option is Exilis Elite, which uses radio frequency technology to treat the neck, face and body.  It can feel quite hot, but not painful.  You may want to check with a plastic surgeon who offers both options and find a solution that works best for you.  Ideally, your jaw area should be treated along with your neck. Good Luck. 

You can certainly limit the area treated. But if you think of Ultherapy similarly as to tailoring a pair of slacks you have a better sense of the entire picture. If you have pants that are a little large and also a little long, you'd very likely not only hem the pant legs, but also adjust the rise and the waist and the seat if needed.

The same holds true for heat based tightening technology. If you want the most effective "tailoring" you should incorporate the entire lower face. All those tissues are interconnected so the tightening and lifting above will certainly impact the improvements you get below.

There are advanced medication options we routinely use to make Ultherapy work for you without sending you through the ceiling. But you'll find that most all the truly effective procedures come with some level of pain or discomfort and depending upon the levels you are willing (or not willing) to withstand, appropriate anti anxiety and pain prevention measures can be used.