Considering that the effects are not dramatic but relatively subtle, and the average treatment price is $2,500.00, it is a pretty expensive procedure and will cost about $25,000.00 for a ten year period, if done once a year. The price tag is a little too steep for me. I am 63, and still have really great, smooth and even skin, but the area around my chin is starting to go south. What type of treatment would be my best option? What kind of treatment lasts longer than a year?Thank you!
Answer: Ultherapy technology is expensive for the provider and is a 'high end' procedure for patients Thank you for your question.Ultherapy incorporates ultrasound technology (diagnostic and therapeutic modalities) as well as disposable cartridges that are the most expensive of any other cosmetic technology that is available out there. The device costs 100,000 dollars and the disposables per case exceed 1,000 dollars. In addition, there is office overhead, the time spent by a physician of approximately 2.5 hours, etc. which raises the costs/patient. This is a high end procedure but much much less expensive than invasive surgical procedures such as face and neck lifting. I disagree with you that you need to get this every year, so the cost is not 25,000 every 10 years for the patient. Maintenance treatments may be necessary every 2-4 years. Read my Ultherapy ebook on the link below.Dr Karamanoukian
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Answer: Ultherapy technology is expensive for the provider and is a 'high end' procedure for patients Thank you for your question.Ultherapy incorporates ultrasound technology (diagnostic and therapeutic modalities) as well as disposable cartridges that are the most expensive of any other cosmetic technology that is available out there. The device costs 100,000 dollars and the disposables per case exceed 1,000 dollars. In addition, there is office overhead, the time spent by a physician of approximately 2.5 hours, etc. which raises the costs/patient. This is a high end procedure but much much less expensive than invasive surgical procedures such as face and neck lifting. I disagree with you that you need to get this every year, so the cost is not 25,000 every 10 years for the patient. Maintenance treatments may be necessary every 2-4 years. Read my Ultherapy ebook on the link below.Dr Karamanoukian
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October 15, 2015
Answer: Cost of Ultherapy Thanks for your question. Ultherapy is very sophisticated technology that incorporates an ultrasound machine and screen as well as transducers that are able to convert that ultrasonic energy to generate kinetic energy to the tissues being treated. It is pretty advanced as most spa based technologies are. You should be aware however that Ulthera is actually very expensive for providers to provide as well. Generally speaking it costs the provider over a dollar for every line of energy delivered. Many patients treatment can exceed 1500 lines, this doesn't include the cost of the actual machine, or the facility in which it is being performed. Moreover in our practice all treatments are performed by a double board certified facial plastic surgeon. Depending on the area being treated it may be a nearly 3 hour procedure. All these issues factor into the cost of the procedure. Hope this helps.
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October 15, 2015
Answer: Cost of Ultherapy Thanks for your question. Ultherapy is very sophisticated technology that incorporates an ultrasound machine and screen as well as transducers that are able to convert that ultrasonic energy to generate kinetic energy to the tissues being treated. It is pretty advanced as most spa based technologies are. You should be aware however that Ulthera is actually very expensive for providers to provide as well. Generally speaking it costs the provider over a dollar for every line of energy delivered. Many patients treatment can exceed 1500 lines, this doesn't include the cost of the actual machine, or the facility in which it is being performed. Moreover in our practice all treatments are performed by a double board certified facial plastic surgeon. Depending on the area being treated it may be a nearly 3 hour procedure. All these issues factor into the cost of the procedure. Hope this helps.
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