Long-lasting Results for Ultherapy on Jowls?

prior to the marketing of the Ulthera device, Ultherapy was studied for the FDA for the three previous years. It had been developed since about seven years ago. The tightened connective tissue and new collagen seem to be present for the long term but of course any lifting, even surgical, still fights the ongoing aging process. Ulthera can be repeated to even improve the good results, six to 12 months later.

Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts the neck, chin and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. As we age, collagen breaks down, resulting in loss of skin strength and elasticity. For tissue tightening, Ultherapy is ideal for the lower face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Morpheus8 to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

This is a very good question and I believe the true answer is still evolving   The general consensus is a few years but depends on many factors like age,sun damage, ect.  You will also continue to age.. The treatment can be repeated for added lifting..

While Ulthera is a relatively new device, clinical experience so far indicates results are long-lasting.  I have been using the device for one year in my practice and have several patients who have continued to show improvement for as long as six months.  Since the treatment stimulates collagen formation and creates tissue tightening in this fashion, expectations for long term results are high.  You will continue to age, however, and eventually the aging process will overcome the improvements gained through the treatment.  There is no reason a secondary treatment, either Ulthera or sugical, couldn't be done at that time.

While only being around now a short time, ulthera results have persisted in the brows at 18 months by report and if similar to the results obtained by deeper CO2 lasers, one postulates that these other areas will always be tighter as the aging process carries on. We will see better as our results are followed over the next few years, but I'm optimistic that the brow, face and neck will be better over the years than if not treated. And another ulthera down the road might just as well maintain those despite additional years- that's my personal plan to fend off surgery for as long as possible!