Is It Safe To Do Ultherapy One year Later?

Question

I had Ultherapy done in May 2011 - I'm in my mid-30's and was hoping to increase some lift in my neck and jowls. It helped - but the results weren't enough in my opinion, as they are really subtle. Is it safe to do it again one year later?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

many patients are benefitting by repeat Ultherapy a year after the first treatment. There can be a beneficial addtional amount of collagen production from the second treatment. Furthermore, the protocol of treatment has changed greatly in the last year. More lines of treatment energy are being laid down, and with the newer 1.5 mm. depth of energy in the new superficial transducer, more planes of heating can be accomplished. In addition, the areas such as the forehead, that don't allow the 4.5 mm depth of heating to be used often, can now have the 3mm and the 1.5mm deep transducers. Speak with your doctor to see how a repeat treatment can be beneficial.

Theresa M. Jarmuz, MD · Answer

Ultherapy is a safe treatment to repeat after one year. It takes from 3 to 6 months to see the most improvement from the procedure. After the 6 month mark it would be safe to repeat. You would not want to repeat the treatment before that time because you would not have seen the full effect yet. The ultrasound energy from this treatment has no permanent, adverse affects reported to date so there would be no harm in repeating the treatment.

William Ting, MD · Answer

Ultherapy is a fantastic FDA approved procedure for face and neck tightening with longevity of clinical benefits expected to last one to one and half year. Not only is there reversal of muscle laxity, there is also stimulation of collagen improving overall skin texture. To maintain clinical benefits of Ulthera, it is helpful to repeat treatment approximately 18 months later to provide additional boost of skin, facial and neck muscle tightening and collagen production.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

There is no risk to repeating the Ulthera treatment that is different than the first time, and the effect could build on the first one. Starting young like you ware will also postpone the need for more invasive procedures later too.

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your questions. The collagen
stimulation from Ultherapy continues for 6 months, so it isn’t necessary to
repeat a treatment before then.However,
it is completely safe to do so, should you desire. I have had a few patients
preparing for a big event or birthday who were so thrilled with the effects
from the first treatment that they insisted on a second treatment at 4-5 months
to get all possible improvements as quickly as possible. These patients
continued to be even more satisfied and excited about the changes.We are always sure to educate all patients
that they will continue to improve from each treatment throughout those 180
days. Overall, we leave the decision up to the patients dependent on their
individual needs, results and budget. I feel an ideal plan would be a second
treatment after 12-18 months and evaluate. Every patient is unique, will have
varying results, and ages at different rates. One person may be fine with one
treatment every three years and the next may be ready after 1-2 years. I find
my patients are so happy to have such an effective, non-surgical skin lifting
option that they plan on coming back yearly to maximize the benefits and
improvements. Our extensively trained NP & PA’s customize each treatment
for each individual patient. We offer complementary consultations, as well.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy can be repeated safely at any time, although I do not recommend repeat treatments sooner than 6 months as it takes 6 months to see the final results. Some patients elect to get repeat or maintenance treatments.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Generally, Ultherapy results last for a year's time so annual touch-ups are recommended. It is perfectly safe to receive the treatment again.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can do Ultherapy as early as 6 months after the initial procedure. The full effect is seen in 3 to 6 months and it is safe to repeat the procedure as deemed necessary.

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

In our practice we recommend repeat treatment every 12-18 months depending on the patient's age and extent of laxity if considered a good candidate for treatment. You may also consider Sculptra (Sculptherapy) for mid face volume enhancement that I believe works synergistically with Ultherapy to create a better mid face lift and collage recruitment which also helps diminish lower face soft tissue sagging.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

Yes. It is safe to repeat the Ultheray after a year. In fact, several of our patients do come back for touch-ups or for repeated treatment for better results as soon as 6 months later.

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