Can ultherapy be used to lift the upper lip and shorten the philtrum?

Ultherapy works by heating collagen in and under the skin.  Heating collagen "shrinks" collagen and results in lifting.  It is FDA approved for lifting the brow, lifting the jaw and has been used "off label" to lift the breasts, the knees, the elbows and even the buttocks. There is reason to believe scientifically that one would see some lifting of the lip (shortening of the philtrum) when treated with Ultherapy.  Treatment of this area is FDA approved and lifting, firming and tightening are all FDA approved terms used to describe results.  The best thing is there is no surgery, no scars and no recovery and it can be repeated.

Hi and thanks for yor question. From my observations ultherapy will not shorten your philtrum and lift your upper lip. The device does offer some utility in the reduction of fine lines of the upper lip. Ultherapy can tighten skin about the face and thus the facial fat may appear more contoured.  Please seek  an experienced physician. Good luck. Dr. Burnett