Which is more effective, Thermage/ Ultherapy or a mini facelift? I would like to treat the slight sagging around the jowls and neck, also a bit of crepiness on the forehead. I also plan to have a rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty, and would like to minimize the time in surgery. I have medium olive skin.
Answers (5)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
March 4, 2015
Answer: Thermage versus Facelift
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thermage is a fabulous laser for skin tightening. I find the results become noticeable in four months and the full results by six months. With the new CPT technology the skin tightening results are highly effective. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of ex...
You asked a very important question. I always explain to patients that the different lasers have very different goals and area best used to treat your face in combination for the best results. Thermage works on skin tightening with amazing results. Thermage, however, will not help improve th...
Thank you for your question. A picture would have been helpful.You will have to shave your beard for either Ultherapy or Thermage.Ultherapy is ideal as it is FDA cleared to tighten the skin and lift the mid and lower face.Best,Karamanoukian
