Ultherapy 2nd treatment after 3 months doesn't have results. Can I do it someplace else after the 3rd month?

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I had Ultherapy done on my neck. The technician only took 15 minutes. Clearly not enough passes. After 2 months I don't see improvements. Can I do it someplace else after the 3rd month?

Jocelyn E. Leveque, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question! Results from Ultherapy can take up to 6 months, but sometimes can be seen at 3 months. It is best to wait the full 6 months to evaluate your result to see if you're a candidate for a second treatment. From our experience, it usually takes about 30-45 minutes to treat a full neck, with the lower face taking about 1-1/2 hours. Ultherapy treatment plans are custom per the patients concerns & needs - not every treatment will take the same amount of time. Our suggestion would be to wait a full 6 months and discuss & reevaluate your results with your Ultherapy provider. Best of luck!

James Mirabile, MD, FACOG · Answer

While changes are often noticeable within 3 months of treatment, full results are not typically expected until 8-12 months post treatment. Because Ultherapy is stimulating your body's own natural collagen production, the results are not immediate and results do take time. You can safely re-treat the area at 6 months following your initial treatment. Best of luck to you! 
James Mirabile, M.D.

Kim Thompson, DO - Account Suspended · Answer

Ultherapy is a wonderful treatment for skin tightening. Since the neck heals slower than the face, it can take 6-12 months to see the maximal result. I’ve been using Ultherapy since 2013 and have seen very nice results. With that said, I always evaluate the severity of laxity, their goals and talk to them about other options including surgery.  I usually recommend the lower face and the neck be treated together as the skin on the lower face can greatly affect the skin on the neck. The collagen building process changes slowly over time and it can be difficult to see daily changes in yourself. I would recommend you follow up with your provider and look at your before and after pictures. Hopefully you will be pleasantly surprised.

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