If I have a naturally round face, would Ultherapy be a solution for lifting and slimming? What are the alternatives? (Photo)

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My main areas of concern is to get rid of slight double chin (1), create a more chiseled jawline by getting rid of fat on the sides under jawbone (2) and lift and slim the lower face (3). I've heard of Ultherapy actually causing fat meltdown in people's faces. If I am actually looking for fat reduction, would it then be a good method for me? What about inadvertent melting of connective tissue? Is this mostly about not using the machine correctly? What are the alternative methods out there?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question and for providing a picture. Ultherapy is a great option that lifts the face, however it would not provide the results you desire. I would suggest threading and fillers as well to help conture the face. I recommend scheduling an appointment with an experienced doctor in order to further discuss the matter.  Hope this helps. All the best.

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Ultherapy is an effective method of tightening the skin to reduce early jowl formation and create a firmer, smoother look. It is a good option for tightening up the skin on the neck as well. However, Ultherapy will not produce the  facial shape you are seeking. Combination therapy will give you the best option. Do Ultherapy first and then add filler to the face along the jawline and arch of the cheek to achieve lift, angularity and contour.
  
If you want to further slim the lower face, you have a couple of other options. Botox injections into the masseter muscle along the jawline can reduce the muscle and create a slimming effect. All of these treatments in combination will raise the neck. If further treatment is necessary, both liposuction and Kybella can be used to remove submental fat underneath the chin. Kybella is an injectable treatment that usually requires more than one treatment session and takes a few weeks or even months for results to fully develop. Liposuction takes care of the submental fat in a single session, but does require local anesthesia and a few days of recovery time. 
  
No matter which procedures you choose, combination treatment is best and make sure they are administered by an experienced, board-certified dermatologist who can tailor your treatment plan to your precise needs and goals.

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

I appreciate your question and photos. Ultherapy is a skin-tightening procedure that works by delivering ultrasound energy into the dermal layers to stimulate collagen production. It does not work deeply enough to have any effect on unwanted fat. If you want to sculpt the chin and jawline, you might want to consider liposuction to suction away the unwanted fat cells. This procedure can be done using local anesthesia and downtime afterward is usually minimal. 
Once the chin is sculpted, Ultherapy can be used to firm up skin and create a smoother finish to the lower face. Make sure you work with a board-certified dermatologist who is experienced in these procedures to ensure you achieve an optimal outcome.

Elham Jafari, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! Ultherapy can provide you with a nice skin tightening and lifting effect and can provide some improvements with your jawline and chin. However, Ultherapy primarily works by stimulating collagen (hence, tightening and lifting skin) and it does not melt way fat. For that, you can consider Kybella, CoolSculpting or WarmSculpting (SculpSure) that can specifically target fat cells and destroy them. Also a full face evaluation is needed as your picture does not provide a complete view and in some cases, we can also try jaw slimming with Botox or other neuromodulator to further create a slimmer and "V-shaped" face. I hope it helps and good luck!

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