Is CoolSculpting or Ultherapy better for tightening under the neck and jowls? (Photos)

Good question. CoolSculpting is primarily used for fat reduction. It works by freezing fat cells so the body can eliminate them naturally. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy, delivered deep into the dermal layers, to tighten and firm skin. The best approach for you will depend on your specific concerns and goals. In some cases, a combination method may offer the best results. I encourage you to schedule an in-person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist who has extensive experience in facial contouring for a full assessment and customized treatment plan.

Very good question. CoolSculpting is a fat reduction treatment that freezes unwanted fat cells, crystallizing them so body can eliminate them through the lymphatic system. CoolSculpting works very well on the submental fat underneath the chin. Ultherapy is a skin-tightening treatment that uses targeted ultrasound energy to heat the dermal layers to constrict tissue and stimulate collagen production. This is an effective option for those with loose skin and early jowl formation. In some cases, a combination of these procedures is the best approach. Choose a board-certified dermatologist for your procedure that can assess you in person and determine the best treatment plan for you.

Very good question. CoolSculpting and Ultherapy are both very good procedures but they work in very different ways. CoolSculpting is designed for fat reduction and works by freezing fat cells so they can be eliminated by the body. This procedure is effective in removing submental fat that often forms under the chin. Ultherapy is a skin-tightening treatment that heats tissue and stimulates collagen production using ultrasound energy. In some cases, a combination of the two treatments offers the best results. I recommend you schedule an in-person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist. Through a comprehensive assessment and discussion of your goals, you should be able to come up with the right treatment plan for you.

A combination approach would give the most improvement with Ultherapy for neck skin tightening. I recommend Ultherapy with radiofrequency treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP, and/or Sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improved skin tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Coolsculpting is the go to procedure for non invasive fat reduction. Although the results are effective in this area, it has no advantage of skin tightening. The best outcome for your concerns would be a combination treatment of fat reduction with skin tightening. There is a procedure called Profound that would treat both these issues that involves microneedling and radio frequency. This is a state of the art laser procedure that will eliminate submental fat while tightening the lower face and neck simultaneously. 

Thank you for your message! CoolSculpting is a great option to help get rid of stubborn fat underneath the chin though really will not help much with skin laxity. It will not help with jowling either. Radiofrequency procedures, such as Ultherapy or Thermage are great options to help your body make collagen which ideally will lift and tighten the skin!