What is the maximum recommended treatment depth/setting on different areas of the face when using Ultherapy?

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As you probably know, RealSelf and the internet is filled with ultherapy disaster stories. I saw a comment once about damaging results being due to either counterfeit devices or wrong settings used. In the case of wrong settings / treatment depth, what are the appropriate treatment depths for different areas of the face to avoid damage / bad results? (Thin undereye skin / lids, forehead, jaw, brows, etc.) What else should a patient know about settings / technique to avoid bad results? Thanks.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you very much for your question. Yes, it is true there are many false copies of this technology, also people who are not trained to do it and that is why we can see unfavorable results in patients. otherwise it can´t be done on the bone, nerves, arteries or veins. You must first make sure you go to a place where the equipment is certified, and that the person who performs it is a professional doctor and is also qualified to operate it. The professional expert is the one who must determine the depths to be treated and the type of transducer to be used according to the clinical evaluation that is performed. because depending on the density of the skin and the degree of sagging, the treatment is also carried out at different depths.
Depending on the assessment made by the doctor, and the image scanned with the transducer shown on the screen, we use 3 types of transducers in all areas to be treated7-3.0 (medium)10-4.5 (deep)10-1.5 (superficial)We can use the 3 in all facial areas. but it must be determined with a good medical assessment and good management of this technology

Deborah M. Longwill, DO · Answer

Hello and thank you for your inquiry. A one on one consultation with a certified Ultherapy provider is always recommended in order to get an accurate assessment. During your consultation your provider will be able to visualize the thickness of the tissue below the surface of the skin confirming the appropriate depth of treatment appropriate to your anatomy. Hope this was helpful Good luck !

Rigo J. Mendoza, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There are some facilities using counterfeit transducers. I would recommend that you look on the Merz website and make sure your provider is listed there.As far as settings go, it's important to go to an office that was properly trained by the company. The Ultherapy machine is initially using to get an ultrasound picture of the treatment area and this shows how deep the collage is. Then you use the appropriate transducer to reach the level of the collagen you are targeting. Transducers come in 4.5, 3.0, and 1.5 mm.

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