Ultherapy - how long do results last? Other treatments out there with longer results?

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I went in for a " ultherapy" consultatio. I was told in my "ultherapy" consultation today i was told results last 5 to 7 years if i was a non smoker. About 4 years if i was a smoker. From what i've read here it's alot less. With the financing, the cost is $3600.00 for this procedure.. I really dont want to spend that kind of money on something where results are very short. Can you please clarify on this. Other treatments out there with longer results??

Kimberly Butterwick, MD · Answer

Ulthera usually lasts for around 2 years, and while there are other skin tighteners available, it is generally considered the best non invasive skin tightener available currently.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Facial aging is continuous.  Any treatment, including a facelift, puts you ahead on the aging curve, but the results have to diminish as one ages.  Ultherapy is one of the most effective non-invasive facial tightening procedures and I have seen this more beneficial than Thermage.  However, it is not permanent, and some patients age so quickly, either from genetic, nutritional or sun exposure reasons, that Ultherapy's effect may only be seen for a year, whereas others will exhibit improvement for more than three years.  Aside from Ultherapy and eventually considering a facelift, one can consider ThermiTight, which is a minimally invasive procedure involving local anesthetic, and the introduction of a heat probe underneath the skin that delivers radio frequency energy that heats the tissue, can produce swelling for several days to more than a week. This is in contrast to Ultherapy that is considered not to have any downtime.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The tightening effects produced by Ultherapy or a facelift gradually fade away over time because the face continues to age.  The longevity of results can vary, but in general, results from a facelift will last longer and be more dramatic than those from Ultherapy or any non-surgical option.  Results from Ultherapy may last a couple of years, where results from a facelift can last as much as 5-10 years.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Each person's results will vary with Ultherapy because it depends on the individual's response. Younger patients will generally achieve longer lasting results because they rebuild collagen better. For longest lasting results a surgical procedure might be the best option.

Bryan G. Forley, MD · Answer

A good candidate for Ultherapy will generally get about 18-24 months of benefits. This can vary in either direction depending on the degree of aging changes that a patient has prior to the procedure. Non-surgical results are dependent on many factors and a board certified plastic surgeon should be able to provide you with a realistic expectation in your particular case.

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