Had Ultherapy on Upper Face, Had Little Pain, Will It Be Less Results?

Pain thresholds differ greatly in patients so that the pain received from heat generated in the dermis and connective tissue from Ultherapy will feel very different in each individual. Yet, the dermal and connective tissues from person to person are similar so the absorption of energy should be comparable.regardless of pain perceived.

Ulthera uses microfused ultrasound for noninvasive skin lifting, and recently new treatment settings and a shallower focal depth were introduced. These allow for less pain during the procedure, but we are seeing better results.

Pain is not an indication of whether or not you will get a result. Everyone's pain tolerance is different and you can't judge your outcome based on pain. If the treatment was performed using proper Ultherapy protocols and training you will achieve results based on your individual anatomy and genetics. Consult with your physician if you have questions regarding your treatment and outcome.

Less pain does not imply that the effect will be less - as a matter of fact, the 3rd generation Ultherapy machines have been programmed to deliver less energy with similar clinical effectiveness. 

There does not appear to be any direct correlation between the amount of pain during/after an Ultherapy procedure and the end result.  Similarly, the amount of bruising post procedure is variable and also does not correlate with the end result.  Pain is such a subjective quality.  Some factors that can be related to the level of pain one may experience include the depth and energy level of treatment of the specific handpiece that is being used, the area of treatment, the skin thickness and amount of subcutaneous fat.