What is better for me, Thermitight vs. Ultherapy?

When I evaluate my patient's during their consultation, I look at their skin quality, the amount of deep sundamage, looseness of skin, amount of jowl formation, the amount of fat in the cheeks and neck and whether they have overactive masseter (chewing) muscle thickness or a droopy salivary gland. Only then can I determine if an in-between procedure such as Thermi, would be suggested over Ultherapy.  Thermi can produce greater lifting than Ultherapy in a patient with more sagging or somewhat older but young healthy patients in their late 30s to 50s, and older, can obtain very good results with Ultherapy, and as Ultherapy is non invasive, it is wiser to choose this treatment if someone doesn't need ThermiTight yet.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's
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For this area, I frequently use either Ultherapy or ThermiTIght. Both of these energy devices work by delivering heat deep into the dermal layers and connective tissue. ThermiTIght uses radiofrequency energy, while Ultherapy uses targeted ultrasound energy. ThermiTIght delivers the RF energy via tiny probes that can work deep into the tissue to stimulate collagen production. Ultherapy is delivered through the skin's surface, and also stimulates collagen production for long-lasting, natural results.

The right treatment for you will depend on your treatment area, the amount of laxity that needs to be addressed, and your goals for the procedure. If you have fat under the chin obscuring the jawline then ThermiTight is best because after the tightening probe, I remove the fat with a tiny cannula. If the problem is just loose skin, then I like Ulthera because it can tighten deeper to the level of the fascia. Sometimes a little filler along the jawline completes the look! I encourage you to schedule a consultation with an experienced, board-certified dermatologist with expertise in nonsurgical skin tightening for further assessment and a customized treatment plan.

Thank you for your question.  I recommend a combination of procedures for optimal results.

ThermiTight utilizes a small electrode inserted under the skin to heat tissue to a selected therapeutic temperature.  Literature has shown that elevating skin to a therapeutic temperature level can contract collagen molecules and stimulate collagen production, which may give the appearance of lifting or tightening.   Fat reduction is rare, unless set to high temperatures and kept at high temperatures for a significant amount of time .

To best answer your question,  it  depends on how much skin laxity you have.   ThermiTight can work well in the thigh area to tighten skin that is mild to moderately laxity.  Surgery may be a better option, if you have excessive laxity.   Results with ThermiTight vary from patient to patient.  You should experience some overall improvement.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

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