I had Ulthera done approximately 11 months ago. The nurse used the deepest setting and it melted the fat in my face. I went back to my provider for filler to restore the loss volume but did not get a positive outcome. I went to another dermatologist for filler and again, it did nothing to restore enough volume to lift and smooth out the skin. My skin is like a balloon thats been popped. All the skin has fallen and there is loose, bumpy indentations on my lower face. Do I need surgery?
In Taiwan forums, some people have reported even more serious sagging on their faces after Ultherapy. Some Taiwanese doctors suggest that these people may have undergone Ultherapy too frequently, say once a year, and this makes their SMAS layer get thinner and thinner. When they perform face lifting surgeries to patients who often get this treatment, they can see that their SMAS layer is thinner than normal people. However I cant find relevant info about this in English.
Id like to start getting Ultherapy or other tightening procedures regularly to prevent future sagging. But I think these devices can melt fat if used repeatedly. Im ok if the fat on my lower cheeks melt (I have chubby cheeks). But as I get older, Ill stat losing volume on my upper face. Is it better to do it just on my lower face and keep my fat? Or is it better to do it on the whole face and prevent future sagging, even if it means I might lose some volume?
30/F I have had loss of volume to the face causing sagging and nasolabial folds. The under eye circles dont bother me as much as the sunken cheeks do. Ive had fillers before but didnt find that they made a big difference in lifting the nasolabial folds (injected into cheekbone area to lift the face). Is ultheraphy a good solution for this slight sagging or would something else like a thread lift or filler be better? Im looking for the least invasive procedure.
I am 24 years old. I was a yoyo dieter. I think I have a combination of poor skin laxity and loss of volume althougb you can be the judge of that. I would like my face to be firmer and lifted. Considering ultherapy but worried about side effects e.g fat atrophy and eyelid retraction. Can you recommend me for ulthera or any other procedure which may fix my issue? I also would like to do fat grafting in combination with lifting procedure. I know I have asymmetry but I'm okay with it.
(30 YO, skinny female) My concerns are prominent nasolabial folds due to volume loss/facial structure, volume loss under my eyes, volume loss in temples/cheeks, facial asymmetry (eyebrows and jaw), line above asymmetric eyebrow, and thinning/aging lips. A plastic surgeon recommended ultherapy (1 treatment), sculptra (3 vials spaced over 3 treatments), and volbella (1 syringe). Will this really be sufficient to address my concerns? Or should I be considering other/additional treatments?
I'm 4 months into ultherapy, and let's just say, if volume loss were to happen, when will it show? I already have some undesired side effects and mild volume loss under eyes and around the nose. But please I need to know when (if) any major changes will happen. I know most of you will say it doesn't cause fat loss, but if it were specifically used to target fat loss, when will I notice it? I'm asking because I'm desperate. I've read reviews online that some people noticed it after 4-6 months.
I'm considering ulthera for lifting my jowl area, upper & lower cheeks. I have good volume but some sagging.I don't want to lose my natural cheek volume, is this a danger? Also, can it be used above the upper lip for some lip lifting? Thanks.
Considering having ultherapy. On realself there are impressive photos with happy patients. There are also unhappy patients with horror stories and photos to back them up. Can any physican advise why there are these horror stories with excessive fat and volume lost from ultherapy Is it operator error? I would like to have the procedure but the horror stories with photos give me pause.
I am a thin person and I don't have very much volume in my face or neck. I am considering Ultherapy face /neck, but I'm afraid it may not have good results and may even cause more volume loss in my face. I also have upper lip lines. Would I be a good candidate for Ultherapy or a mini lift? I am concerned with down time (have little kids), and embarrassing obvious facelift scars. Can a neck lift be done under local anesthesia? Any recommendations for my melting face would be appreciated!