We've blogged about it before; in a nutshell it is the absolute latest cosmetic technology that uses ultrasound to both a) visualize the layers of skin and tissue and 2) tighten the very same skin and deeper tissue.
On January 14, for example, we wrote that, "This revolutionary device has the potential to upend the non-surgical facial rejuvenation market." So we're excited.
We treated three patients for lower face and neck (off-label of course) as it is only FDA approved for eyebrow elevation at this time. We treated Cheryl(our aesthetician), Dr. Kushner (our anesthesiologist) and me! I have been waiting for Ulthera for three years - I was not going to have another day go by(Wait until next week for my zeltiq use!).
So is a non-surgical facelift a reality? - it will take a few months to find out.
My impressions - minimal to moderate pain. I used no pain meds or anesthesia.
You can see the video right here:
I would call it in some areas 4/10, most 2/10 for pain (Overshare: my kidney stone 2 weeks ago was 10/10). Some may need some Vicodin if you have a low pain threshold.
Took about 30 minutes - it was a first time treatment by Dr. Schwedelson - our new dermatologist.
Krystie - our pa - did the other 2 patients. A little red around eyes but no redness or marks anywhere else on the face. I went right back to seeing patients with none the wiser and went right out to dinner that night. My wife thinks there was a little initial tightening.
It really takes 90 days to see final results but based on today i will take a little Motrin and repeat before 90 days. I don't think I can wait that long for another treatment!
Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton
Dr. David J. Goldberg
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog and the good information within.
Now that it's been a while since your first Ulthera treatment, I wonder what your opinion is on efficacy? And on lasting results?
Perhaps you posted a photo series, but I can't seem to find it.
Thanks, Madeline
I guess it didn't work so well for you, as there's no response. If it worked, I'd imagine you'd want to share it.
ReplyDeleteI just called SMAC to inquire about the price of the treatment and I plan to have the lower face done as soon as next week ! I wish I could afford both upper and lower face :(
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for a while for the FDA approval, heard about it from Europe.
i have lot of wrinkles on my face can i remove it by surgery?my age is 22 and all student call me an old man.I want to be look a young boy as i am 16 years old.Give me suggestion
ReplyDeleteNose surgery or Rhinoplasty procedure by Dr. R Berman Boca Raton FL. Dr. R Berman is certified nose surgery or Rhinoplasty surgeon in Boca Raton, South Florida.
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