Do the nightmare Ultherapy reviews match the doctors' experiences?

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Just plunked down a deposit on Ultherapy and then started reading SUPER-scary reviews on RealSelf. For the doctors on here: do you have any words of caution about this treatment? Any particular skin types who should avoid it? Some reviews are saying Ultherapy, in fact, aged them. One woman's faced completely drooped on one side; another said it ruined her vision. What's the deal? I'm freakin' out here! Thanks for any advice you got!

Timothy R. Miller, MD · Answer

No.  In experienced hands Ultherapy is a very safe and effective treatment for the right candidates.  Ultherapy should not be recommended for those with significant laxity to where surgery would be their best option.The attached link provides more information.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Devices like Ultherapy are just tools, which in different hands can produce different results. First and foremost, you need to make sure you are an appropriate candidate for treatment. Most of the horror stories you see online are individuals that were not proper candidates for the procedure to begin with. The experience of the provider is also an important factor. I perform the procedure myself, thus ensuring that the treatment goes exactly the way I want it to in order to optimize results. Approximately 30% of the patients I see are not suitable candidates for the procedure, but I have other treatments available that may be better suited to accomplish their goals. With all of that being said, with any non-surgical cosmetic treatment results will vary from person to person and a result can never be guaranteed. Make sure that all of your concerns are addressed by your provider before proceeding with the treatment. Hope this helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

In the right hands, Ultherapy is a great treatment.  For best results, I recommend ultherapy in combination with other treatments like lasers, RF treatments, microneedling/PRP or sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improve skin tone.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! You definitely want to have an experienced and well trained technician perform your Ultherapy, as well as any cosmetic procedure. There are some patients that are not candidates for the procedure and would benefit from other technologies that will be more appropriate to achieve their desired results. That said, our providers have not seen any complications with Ultherapy. It is extremely safe, as long as it performed correctly. Feel free to call our office for a consultation!Best, Dr. Grant Stevens

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