Should Ultherapy be performed by a doctor? Or can a Physician Assistant perform it?

October 25, 2019
Asked By:123okay in Sarasota, FL

I've read many Ultherapy disaster stories. Ultherapy seems to be touted as most effective to tighten forehead skin shy of an actual forehead lift though. Some people seem to have great results, but there are a number of people that have bad results (the look of accelerated aging shortly after and disfigurement). Obviously that's very scary. I want to avoid that outcome. Is it safe to have a Physician Assistant administer Ultherapy on a patient, or should it always be done by a doctor? Thanks.

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December 2, 2019

Answer: Best Provider for Ultherapy

Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 2, 2019

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November 29, 2019

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November 29, 2019

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November 21, 2019

Answer: Best Provider for Ultherapy Treatments

Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 21, 2019

Answer: Best Provider for Ultherapy Treatments

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October 29, 2019

Answer: It doesn't matter who does ultherapy since most patients aren't happy. You need Morpheus8.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 29, 2019

Answer: It doesn't matter who does ultherapy since most patients aren't happy. You need Morpheus8.

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October 26, 2019

Answer: Ultherapy treatment

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October 26, 2019

Answer: Ultherapy treatment

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