Ultherapy - med spa vs doctor's offce?

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is there a difference with ultherapy done by a doctors office compared to a medical spa? are there different machines?

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

As long as the provider is a certified Ultherapist, you are in good hands. Whether a Med Spa or a Doctor's office, the practitioner must be certified in order to perform this treatment. Also, beware of "counterfeit" Ultherapy machines. There is only one FDA approved ultra-sound machine, and that's Ultherapy! Good luck.

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

There is one Ultherapy machine on the market. So whether you go to a doctor's office or a med spa, the device should be the same. Just make sure that wherever you go is a reputable establishment.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

There are knock-off Ultherapy devices out there and usually med spas that offer prices that are too good to be true are using them. The Ultherapy device is just a tool which can produce different results in different hands. It is important that you get your treatment by an experienced physician provider who knows how to use the device properly. I perform all Ultherapy procedures myself using a virtually pain free technique. Not everyone is a candidate for the treatment. You will need a full consultation and evaluation to determine if the procedure is right for you. Best wishes.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend seeing a board-certified doctor for ultherapy. Keep in mind, a combination approach would give the most improvement with Ultherapy. I recommend Ultherapy with RF treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP, J Plasma, nova threads or sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improve skin tone.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Stanley Kovak, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is only one Ultherapy device, but there are other devices that some places may advertise as Ultherapy or similar. Just make sure your provider is certified and reputable and you are comfortable with them. At a med spa, there are often technicians that perform the procedures vs. a medical doctor in physician's office. It is up to you to decide who you are more comfortable with performing your procedure. Best of luck to you.

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