Why do so many doctors recommend Ultherapy with such poor reviews? (Photos)

I have been using Ultherapy for over 5 years now, and it can be a great non-surgical skin tightening option when used appropriately. The problem is that many physicians oversell the treatment and what it can do, leaving patient's with unrealistic expectations of the results. Too many people are being treated that are not suitable candidates and for this reason you are seeing all the negative reviews. The truth is that Ultherapy works best as a prevention and maintenance tool for those individuals with mild skin laxity, typically in their late 20's to early 40's. It almost always needs to be used in combination with other treatments for optimal results. The reason you did not see any improvement after CoolMini is probably because your issue is mostly a loose skin one and not because of excess submental fat. To see a benefit from Ultherapy you would likely need at least 2 treatments spread 3-6 months apart. This would not be my first choice for you. I think you would be better off with a treatment like ThermiTight which is far more effective for those with moderate skin laxity. I don't think PDO threads will give you a very dramatic improvement. Make sure you see an experienced provider for an in-person consultation and evaluation. Choose someone who has multiple treatment options available and not just a one-trick pony. Hope this helps answer your question. Best wishes.

In our state of the art practice we have a thriving Ulthera patient base, who see great results. Most of the reviews are old. The new protocols and customize-able treatment plans are giving patients results. I would consult with a certified center and have an experienced technician perform the treatment. We love Ulthera and so do our patients!Best of luck!

No, if used appropriately, ultherapy should not cause problems. Keep in mind, a combination approach would give the most improvement. I recommend Ultherapy with RF treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP or sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improve skin tone.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Hello!
First I would like to say we have CoolSculpting and Ultherapy at our office. If you only had your CoolSculpting 2 weeks ago- I would suggest waiting about 2 months before really determining if it worked. You can start to see results in 1 month, but I bring people in at 2 as majority of your result should be visible. CoolSculpting will only remove FAT where as the Ultherapy does only SKIN tightening. Often it is needed for both to first reduce the volume, and then tighten the skin. I believe Ultherapy results can vary depending on the technician doing it. As long as the patient is a candidate, and the technician is well trained you should have a great result. Our Master Esthetician has been doing our Ultherapy treatments for 3 years now and has had some great results.

Hope that helps!

Ulthera is High Intensity Focused Ultrasound under direct Visualization (HIFU-V).  Like many Ultrasound devices, it is highly operator dependent.  
I believe that many of the poor reviews associated with this excellent treatment modality are associated with poor training of the physician extenders often administering the treatment.  That is not to fault the physician extenders, but rather the amount of training required to correctly interpret the Ultrasound visualization of tissues and judgement required to administer the appropriate treatment has been underestimated.
In our practice, over 90% of patients express satisfaction with Ulthera treatments.  This is the result of proper identification of suitable candidates followed by carefully supervised treatment.  If you are considering Ulthera, I would recommend that either the physician or an experienced provider be present.
I hope this answer helps.