Can Ultherapy be used successfully on the abdomen/stomach? (photos)

Thanks for your question Gems. Ultherapy can be used to treat loose abdominal skin. However, this is an "off-label" treatment. Candidate selection is crucial as is the acceptance of the fact that multiple treatments will be required to achieve adequate results. This can end up being costly for some people, but it remains an option for those who absolutely do not want to have surgery. It is important to get a consultation from a surgeon who can determine whether Ultherapy would be an option for you or if you would be better off with a tummy tuck. Hope this helps answer your question!

Fine lines of inelasticity can be improved with Ultherapy on the abdomen or Thermage, or the new, in between or the non-invasive ThermiTight radiofrequency.  

Ultherapy can be used on the stomach but honestly it is not that effective and will not give you the results you are looking for.  You want a consult with someone who does both surgical and nonsurgical procedures to give you the best opinion on treatment.  You may be able to do something like ultrashap and velashape without any surgery.  An in person consultation is needed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ultherapy is not FDA-approved for use on the stomach and I have not used it outside of the face, neck or chest areas.   

Although ultherapy's FDA indications are for treatment of the face, neck and chest, it is commonly used to tighten skin elsewhere on the body including the abdomen.  Another option to tighten this area is Thermage. Finally if the issue is 'crepey' skin (texture and feel of crepe paper), several treatments with the Fraxel laser may improve your results.  Any of these three treatments can be boosted by injections of a biostimulatory filler like Sculptra or Radiesse to improve the skin quality and tone.   The key is a good evaluation from a physician who understands the parameters of what each noninvasive treatment can achieve so you can be given realistic expectations.  Neither of these noninvasive procedures will give you the equivalent results to a surgical tummy tuck, so you may want to have a consult for that procedure first just to confirm that you are not a surgical candidate.   Finally remember that deep radiofrequency and ultrasound procedures should not be done over a hernia.  Be sure that either your obstetrician or dermatologist evaluate you to rule out a hernia of the abdominal wall or umbilicus (belly button).I hope this answer helps.  Best wishes.

Ultherapy is a great skin tightening device! IT is FDA cleared for treatments on the face, neck and chest and is known for a non-surgical brow lift of upto 2 mm which is pretty significant.  It can be used off label on the abd, arms, buttocks, thighs, and knees to tighten sagging skin. Although it is rather costly, it is about the only treatment that I have seen work with consistency to tighten the skin.I hope this helps!

The answer is yes.Ultherapy has been a reliable tool in my practice since about 2011 for woman just like yourself.Ultherapy does a wonderful job of qualitative skin resurfacing as well as tightening laxity.A recent case of a very thin skinned woman whose skin sagged to the ground when doing yoga took one year for her skin to tighten, however, she now no longer sags when doing yoga and her skin feels more firm and tight to the touch. In other words, be patient and if you are(were) a good candidate your result will come.Your standing view differs from the slight bending view in that you wrinkle when flexed because of your loss of elasticity, therefore Profound MAY be a better option for your particular case. Profound is another well researched scientifically vetted device in my practice.Please note that you appear to have diastasis recti. This will get worse over time of not repaired. It can be accomplished through a very small(C/S type incision) in the bikini line along with skin rejuvenation.Hope this helps.

Ultherapy is FDA approved to tighten and lift areas of the face, neck and
décolletage. The abdomen is considered an off label area. I advise seeing
your physician to receive guidance and an individual treatment plan that will
match your ultimate goals and expectations.

While Ultherapy is not FDA-approved for this use, it may be effective. An
in-person consultation is necessary to evaluate what the ideal treatment would
be. Personally, our patients have seen great results with tightening loose skin
on arms and around the knees as well as the general use of tighter skin around
the face, neck and décolletage.

Ultherapy is not FDA approved for treatment on the abdomen. Ultherapy is only indicated for the brow, neck and decolletage. However certain physicians may be treating additional areas. Please consult with your physician.