Will Ultherapy Really Get Rid of Under-chin Sag?

Question

I'm not over weight, but at 63 have got some loose skin. Have seen Ultherapy advertised as "Non-invasive; no down time; no recovery time" Yes? No?

Sanjay Grover, MD, FACS · Answer

We have offered Ulthera in our office for over the past 2-3 years and have been very satisfied with our results.  It is important to understand; however, that it does not deliver the same results as a surgical facelift/necklift.  Having said this, there are many patients who do desire some lifting and tightening of their brow/face and neck and absolutely do not want to have surgery.  Ultherapy utilizies focused ultrasound energy to heat the underlying fibromuscular tissues and create tiny injuries here thus sparking off a healing response that encourages collagen formation and tightening.  The treatment can take between one to three hours depending on the extent of areas treated.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

To be clear, Ultherapy can NOT provide the same excellent result as a surgical neck lift for sagging skin. However, compared to other non-invasive devices, the FDA-cleared Ulthera can lift and tighten skin.  Thermage can also, but I have found Ultherapy to work better.  If there is a component of fat as well, then liposuction can be performed.

	Unfortunately, as we age more and the skin sags more, we also can lose the elasticity of the skin and that hinders the result of the Ultherapy.

Edward S. Kwak, MD · Answer

"Under chin sag" can be from redundant skin and loose muscle or from submental fat.  The most effective way I feel this can be treated is still with surgery (liposuction and/or neck lift).  However, ultherapy can be a good alternative for patients who are looking for non-surgical alternatives.  Ultherapy is a non-invasive treatment, which requires very little to no recovery time.   For your individual concerns, I would consult with your local plastic surgeon to determine if ultherapy is a worthwhile option for you.

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

Ultherapy is an excellent treatment for submental (under-chin) sagging. Ultherapy is a non surgical option to lift, tone and tighten your neck skin. Ultherapy uses ultrasound waves to stimulate collagen deep beneath the skin, with no downtime. It is also excellent for treatment of the face, or anywhere on your body that experiences skin sagging due to collagen loss, sun damage and aging. We recommend a series of two treatments with six months between each treatment. Thank you for your question, best of luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Ultherapy cannot give you
the same result as a surgical neck lift for sagging skin. However, Ulthera can
help lift and tighten the skin. If there is fat, liposuction can also be
performed. As we age our skin sags more and loses elasticity and this can
impede the results of Ultherapy. I recommend having a consultation with an
expert to determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure. Best of
Luck!

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