If Ultherapy Affects the SMAS Layer What Will Happen when I Plan a Surgical SMASlift

Although the number of patients that have had both is small, the increased collagen resulting from Ultherapy benefits the results of a facelift.  We have a number of patients that ask this question.  They are not yet ready for a surgical procedure, but don't want to burn any bridges for the future.  If you are in this situation, rest assured that undergoing Ultherapy now will not be detrimental to having a facelift in the future.

Hello,

Personaly I have not performed a facelift or otherwise have gotten access the the SMAS for any patient that has received Ulthera.  Since the results are only designed to last about a year, the overall long term effect on the tissue that Ulthera treats should be negligible.  Also, it is important to remember that Ulthera is designed to be utilized once a year at most.  At this interval the potential long term effect on the SMAS is further diminished.  With age we loose volume so fat grafting is always a beneficial ancillary procedure with any facial rejuvenation surgical case.  The potentially small amount of fat lost through Ulthera will easily be replaced by the fat grafting.

All the best,

Dr. Remus Repta