Hi, I am trying to figure out if I need Ultherapy or PRP. Can you tell me the difference? I’m 51 and I am most unhappy with heavy eye lids, under eye bags, loss of youthful look, skin texture, sun damage and prior long term smoker. Any advice would be appreciated! Tia
November 19, 2018
Answer: Is A NonSurgical Option for Aging Eye Area Viable for Everyone? Everyone is hopeful that their aging or self-induced skin problems can be taken care of in a chair and not on a surgical table. But from your description, it seems you may only get the outcome you hope for from surgery as well as some tech treatments.Smoking and sun are a mean pair and can cause your skin to become inelastic - leading to more wrinkles than you'd normally get from either sun or smoking alone. Fat displacement that causes bags is generally best remedied with surgery. I'd start with seeing an OculoPlastic Surgeon to get a proper opinion on what can be accomplished with surgery.Non surgical choices are wide and many but can't achieve what surgery can. Here is a list of potential "helpers" that can go along with surgery or for the person who has minimal to moderate problems. Thermage for eyelid tighteningUltherapy for lifting the browRelaxes like Botox or Xeomin for temporarily smoothing out wrinkles and lifting the browFillers for hollows that create dark shadowing and for above the brow to recreate a more 3D contourVarious skin rejuvenation techniques such as laser, Pico Genesis, micro needling or chemical peels
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November 19, 2018
Answer: Is A NonSurgical Option for Aging Eye Area Viable for Everyone? Everyone is hopeful that their aging or self-induced skin problems can be taken care of in a chair and not on a surgical table. But from your description, it seems you may only get the outcome you hope for from surgery as well as some tech treatments.Smoking and sun are a mean pair and can cause your skin to become inelastic - leading to more wrinkles than you'd normally get from either sun or smoking alone. Fat displacement that causes bags is generally best remedied with surgery. I'd start with seeing an OculoPlastic Surgeon to get a proper opinion on what can be accomplished with surgery.Non surgical choices are wide and many but can't achieve what surgery can. Here is a list of potential "helpers" that can go along with surgery or for the person who has minimal to moderate problems. Thermage for eyelid tighteningUltherapy for lifting the browRelaxes like Botox or Xeomin for temporarily smoothing out wrinkles and lifting the browFillers for hollows that create dark shadowing and for above the brow to recreate a more 3D contourVarious skin rejuvenation techniques such as laser, Pico Genesis, micro needling or chemical peels
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Improving facial loss of tone and eyelid skin is better treated by Fraxel laser resurfacing than Ultherapy or PRP Some cases of sagging upper eyelid skin and lower lid bags are only treated well by surgical blepharoplasty whereas milder cases of skin sagging and crepy loose skin can be treated by Fraxel laser resurfacing. Ultherapy can not be used directly on eyelid skin and signficant photodamage and smoker's skin damage is not treated effectively by PRP.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Improving facial loss of tone and eyelid skin is better treated by Fraxel laser resurfacing than Ultherapy or PRP Some cases of sagging upper eyelid skin and lower lid bags are only treated well by surgical blepharoplasty whereas milder cases of skin sagging and crepy loose skin can be treated by Fraxel laser resurfacing. Ultherapy can not be used directly on eyelid skin and signficant photodamage and smoker's skin damage is not treated effectively by PRP.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Ultherapy or PRP? Your question is impossible to answer without an in-person exam or at least some pictures to view. Ultherapy and PRP are two totally different treatments which work well when used in combination in the appropriate candidates. One is not a substitute for the other. Based on your description it sounds like you would need more than just those two procedures. I recommend you see an experienced physician provider for an in-person consultation and evaluation. Best wishes.
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November 18, 2018
Answer: Ultherapy or PRP? Your question is impossible to answer without an in-person exam or at least some pictures to view. Ultherapy and PRP are two totally different treatments which work well when used in combination in the appropriate candidates. One is not a substitute for the other. Based on your description it sounds like you would need more than just those two procedures. I recommend you see an experienced physician provider for an in-person consultation and evaluation. Best wishes.
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