assuming of course both are excellent within their specialty and have experience with Ulthera.. My thought is that the plastic surgeon would be the better choice given the nature of the treatment. Meaning they're working at a depth that is most familiar to the surgeon in terms of musculature etc. Thoughts? thanks!
May 22, 2012
Answer: Ulthera specialist - how to choose?
Ulthera uses microfocused ultrasound for nonivasive skin lifting, but it is not a nonsurgical facelift. The ultrasound is focused at different depths, one of which is the SMAS layer under the skin which plastic surgeons use in a facelift. So my personal bias is for plastic surgeons, who understand the anatomy of that layer, but as a practical matter there are plenty of dermatologists who get good results with Ulthera.
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May 22, 2012
Answer: Ulthera specialist - how to choose?
Ulthera uses microfocused ultrasound for nonivasive skin lifting, but it is not a nonsurgical facelift. The ultrasound is focused at different depths, one of which is the SMAS layer under the skin which plastic surgeons use in a facelift. So my personal bias is for plastic surgeons, who understand the anatomy of that layer, but as a practical matter there are plenty of dermatologists who get good results with Ulthera.
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Answer: Who should do the Ultherapy procedure ? Ultherapy is a great procedure and in my opinion is very dependent on the provider. Whoever you choose to perform the procedure should be someone who has done many and understands the way the technology works and uses various vectors of treatment - the lines that are routinely used and custom lines of treatment that are not necessarily 'up and down the face and neck'. Read the Ultherapy book provided on the link below.
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Answer: Who should do the Ultherapy procedure ? Ultherapy is a great procedure and in my opinion is very dependent on the provider. Whoever you choose to perform the procedure should be someone who has done many and understands the way the technology works and uses various vectors of treatment - the lines that are routinely used and custom lines of treatment that are not necessarily 'up and down the face and neck'. Read the Ultherapy book provided on the link below.
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