Are all ultherapy machines the same? Also are the doses of energy to the face standard?

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I am thinking of doing ultherapy and read somewhere to ask how old the machines are. Does it matter? Also are the doses of energy to the face standard depending on where the energy is directed (ie the lower face gets x dose, the forehead y dose, etc). Thank you!

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

The Ultherpay devices are for the most part the same (they may be different year models).  There are many Chinese knock offs used by some medispas which are completely different and will not produce similar results.The main difference in Ultherapy is the type of transducer used (3 different depths) and most importantly the experience of the operator.Ultherapy can be painful when done in correct settings to maximize results.  Because of that we offer a sedation option for those with a lower pain tolerance!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A full face treatment with the Amplify protocol is minimum 800 lines. During a full face lifting treatment, some of the lines are placed at 3.0 mm and some are at 4.5 mm. Ultherapy is a great device for skin tightening, but a combination approach would gives the most improvement. I recommend Ultherapy with RF treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP, J Plasma, nova threads or sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improve skin tone.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ramandeep Sidhu, MD · Answer

The concept behind the machines are same but there is difference in the comfort level. Older machines are little uncomfortable with treatment but the functionality is same. The energy and temperature at the target site is same but there are different transducers to target the collagen at individual's depth. Best is to have a consulation so you can discuss these concerns in detail in person.

Isobel Walker, MBBS · Answer

In Australia there is only one original Ultherapy machine, however different transducers that treat at different depths. Then there are knock offs made in Korea known as Ultraformer or Ultratransformer- all a play on words for the original device. Always ask if you are getting Ultherapy from Ulthera. Dr Isobel Walker, Fiori. Brisbane.

Jennifer Levine, MD · Answer

Ultherapy machines do have different models, but the functionality is the same. The transducers used vary based on the patient's needs and goals. To make the experience especially comfortable, we use a topical anesthetic. Ultherapy is a great treatment to combine with other non-invasive treatments including non-ablative laser resurfacing with Frax 1550, as well as cosmetic fillers -- all depending on your desired results. Doing a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon is ideal as they know the facial anatomy best and which treatment(s) will produce the best results.

Are all ultherapy machines the same? Also are the doses of energy to the face standard?

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