How would Ultherapy affect Botox & fillers?

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I'm interested in having Ultherapy done on my brows/eye area & lower face/upper neck. My concern is how it would affect the Botox & Fillers I have already. I have Voluma in my cheeks, Vollure in my tear troughs & lips, and Botox around the eyes/forehead. Is there a certain time-frame that would be advisable or would I be chancing burning through these products. I have a great Dr, but I'd love to get a few opinions here before I make any choices that would just be throwing money down the drain.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Ultherapy and injectable treatments go hand in hand with each other. This synergistic approach targets all aspects of aging, giving you an optimal result. We recommend completing your Ultherapy treatment prior to injectables. However, if you've already had injectables and your next step is Ulthera, we recommend waiting 4 weeks after you've been injected. This is just to err on the side of caution, and may not be the protocol at every clinic. I recommend partnering up with your service provider to map out your treatment plan.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

i suggest seeing an expert you can do all these treatements together without any issues.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Denise L. Sweeney, MD · Answer

Thank you for asking this question! Ultherapy and toxins/fillers are totally complimentary to each other. Think of Ultherapy as the structure of your face. Properly done, it stimulates collagen production down to the SMAS/deep layer. This results in a lift that is totally natural and individual to you. Toxins and fillers work on a more superficial layer. 
It is best to have Ultherapy first, then injections. However, if you have already had the injections, we ask that you wait 2 weeks after Botox/toxins and 4 weeks after filler before doing Ultherapy. When you see reports of people claiming that Ulthera caused "hollowness" or their "face to melt" it is because it was done improperly or it was done too soon after filler, and melted the filler!
Ultherapy takes 3-6 months to show benefit, so many people choose to have it done, then toxin/fillers for immediate benefit. As time progresses, you will find that your botox and filler last longer, which is a huge time and financial savings!

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! Most of our patients who have Ultherapy have Botox and fillers, as well. Just to be conservative, we say wait 2-4 weeks after injections. Ultherapy is one of the best options for non-surgical lifting and tightening of the face, neck and chest! Feel free to come in for a complementary consultation with my NP/PA's, as they have been trained on all the newest and most advanced techniques! We see great results in our office! Best, Dr. Grant Stevens

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