Should Ultherapy Be Done by a Doctor or is It Ok That One of His Assistants is Doing It?

The legal answer to your question most likely depends on the state in which you live.  Assuming that it is legal for a non physician to perform Ultherapy, I would recommend the following:


A trained physician should asses each patient to make sure that he or she is a good candidate.

The trained physician should map out the areas to be treated and set the treatment parameters.  

A well trained assistant could then perform Ultherapy safely and effectively.


The Ulthera company goes to great lengths to ensure that the physicians who purchase their Ulthera devices and the staff who perform Ultherapy are qualified and well trained.  Head to their website where you will find a physician locator for a registered practice near you.

In our practice, Ultherapy is done by the physician or physician assistants, not cosmetologists or aestheticians. It is after all, a medical procedure and ultrasound energy is being used. Although safe and FDA cleared, it is best to adhere to the ALARA principles when using ultrasound devices. Use the lowest energy to prevent potential tissue injury 'as low as resonably achievable' ..