If Ultherapy damages skin cells to promote more collagen, should I expect some laxity during the healing process?

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I'm a 53 year old male who got Ultherapy about 8 weeks ago . I am seeing severe skin laxity and fat loss in my face and neck. I'm pretty sure this was the result of a poor Ultherapy treatment, but my provider is telling me to expect some laxity while the collagen build up process is continuing. is this true?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts the neck, chin and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. As we age, collagen breaks down, resulting in loss of skin strength and elasticity. For tissue tightening, Ultherapy is ideal for the lower face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Morpheus8 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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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