Ultherapy vs. Fraxel for Skin Tightening and Shrinking Pores?

First of all, the Ulthera and Fraxel cannot truly be compared to
one another. The Fraxel is a procedure that works from the top of the epidermis
down. It works by breaking up the pigmentation and then having it slough off a
few days later. Due to the stimulation from the heat it does help promote
collagen growth and provide a bit of firming of the skin. Also because the skin
is being deeper exfoliated, fine lines are smoothed.The Ulthera is not a type of exfoliation, rather a collagen
stimulant, due to the heat that is placed in the lines/pulses of the Ultrasound
treatment. Also the treatment goes as deep as the muscle and helps the muscle
contract, thus lifting and firming – the results can be instant, but continued
results happen over the next 6 months post treatment.

Ulthera does improve the tightness of the skin of the face and neck. The pores in addition do shrink. I always tell my patients that Ulthera has multiple benefits, lifting the skin of the brow, face, and neck, smoothing the skin of the treated area, and decreasing pore size. Fraxel treatments  are aimed at skin resurfacing but not lifting. If you are interested in Fraxel you should look into 3 -6 Clear & Brilliant laser treatments in lieu . Great results with no down time and no adverse results.  

Thank you for an excellent question. As new technology develops, it is often difficult to determine the differences between them and which is used for whom. As for these two non-invasive treatments, they are quite different in how they work and what they treat.-Ultherapy uses a focused ultrasound energy to work beneath the skin and on the deep layers of the skin. This causes a lifting effect for areas like the brows, cheeks, and neck. It also causes collagen rearrangement, which improves the skin. It does not improve the superficial aspects of the skin, so it is not a treatment for fine lines and wrinkles.-Fraxel creates small holes in the skin which then produces tightening of the skin. It does not provide any lifting of the deeper structures, but does provide more superficial tightening of the skin.The proper choice really depends on what aspects of your face you are hoping to improve upon. If it is tissue decent that you are hoping to treat, then Ultherapy is a better choice. If you are hoping to treat the more superficial aspects of your skin, then Fraxel may be best. Consulting with your plastic surgeon about the options is always the best way to determine the best option for you.Best of luck with you face.Jeff Rockmore