Does Ultherapy work on brown skin?

Question

Does ultheraphy work on brown/asian skin? Best to get it done from a dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon? Does one has more advantage over the other?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ulthera is an excellent modality for dark skin types and works well on the lower face, jowls, and neck.  Raffy Karamanoukian, Santa Monica

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Ultherapy uses ultrasound which stimulates movement in the molecules of the dermis, regardless of color of the epidermis. Unlike laser, color is not the target, so it can be used safely with all skin types. I am however, more cautious with the superficial 1.5 mm. transducer as it can cause some welts but they go away quickly. In skin of color there may be a theoretical risk of a welt causing some post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, although I have not seen this.

	The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs

Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, it does work on Asian/brown skin as it does not have anything to do with the pigment in the skin. It's best to get it done from someone that you trust. An important question is to ask the office how long they've had the machine, as this can give you insight to experience.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Because Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound that goes underneath the skin, it is not affected by skin color (unlike lasers.) The best results are in patients in their mid 40's - mid 50's in  my opinion.

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Ultherapy is effective for all skin types. Because it is a non-ablative treatment, it is safe to perform on darker skin types. Check out my upcoming blog for a video demonstration of my Ultherapy treatment!

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy, unlike laser energy, does not target the melanin in the dermis. It uses HIFU, high intensity focused ultrasound, which has no known effect on the pigment molecules of the skin. As such, it is safe for Asian or darker skin types or Fitzpatrick scales.We have done Ultherapy since 2011. Read my Ultherapy ebook. It is a free access book.

Carlo Honrado, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy works on all skin colors because it is not a laser, but focused ultrasound energy that works underneath the skin. Many board certified facial plastic surgeons offer Ulthera as an alternative to more invasive procedures such as a facelift. I personally perform the procedures myself but depending on where you go, physician extenders can also perform the treatment.

Angela Sturm, MD · Answer

Ultherapy is safe for all skin types. We have safely treated a wide variety of ethnicities with Ultherapy with very nice results. Ultherapy works by microfocused ultrasound that promotes collagen synthesis deep in the skin and muscle. So, is not dependent on or affected by skin color. It is more important for your physician to have experience with the treatment than be a particular specialty.

Grace Liu, MD · Answer

Hi,

	Ultherapy is not a color specific laser.  Instead it is micro focused ultrasound targeted to below the skin to lift.  It works beautifully on all skin types.  We have performed it on a variety of skin types with consistently wonderful results.  There are no adverse effects or decreased results in ethnic skin.  I have had it on my own skin which is Asian and I love my results!

	 

	Warmly,

	Dr. Liu

Joseph A. Russo, MD · Answer

Ultherapy works on all skin types. It uses ultrasound to heat the skin at the deep fascial level and completely bypasses the skin itself. Therefore it can be used on all skin types

	 

	Dr. Russo

Does Ultherapy work on brown skin?

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