Both Thermage and Ultherapy are similar in that they are both have skin tightening technologies so, though the combination can be done, it's rarely the most effective approach.
Thermage is better for patients who care more about addressing the texture and quality of sagging skin. It has the power to tackle problematic issues like cellulite or drooping fat thanks to its emphasis on contouring. However, Ultherapy is generally more effective when it comes to stimulating deeper skin layers.
Thermage treatment lasts about 6 to 9 months at a time. We usually recommend having one to two treatment sessions a year to maintain desired results.
Thermage is an older treatment, around since 2002. In the early days, it was fairly uncomfortable, due to the amount of heat involved. Newer developments in the treatment process include cooling the skin at the start of treatment to reduce any pain. In contrast, Ultherapy is generally not thought of as painful.
Do not use the following products 3 days before or 3 days after your treatment or until pinkness has subsided): Retin-A, retinoids, or similar vitamin A compounds, harsh scrubs or exfoliating products and bleaching creams. Avoid tanning or prolonged sun exposure 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after treatment.
But they all have this follow-up question: “Does Ultherapy hurt?” In general, Ultherapy doesn't cause pain. Because this treatment uses ultrasound energy to trigger skin tightening, patients will feel a heating sensation and tingling below the dermis.
However, although it can cost over $4,000 for a full-face treatment, the price can be lowered depending on the specific area or areas you want treated. Most patients who undergo Ultherapy are so satisfied by the results that they don't consider the cost a waste of money.
Both procedures take about the same time to perform. But in general, you can expect to see full results from Ultherapy in 2 to 3 months after treatment. Results with Thermage can take 6 months.
Can you be too old for Ulthera? The qualified answer is no. As long as you are in good health and your skin condition is good, there is really no age limit for Ulthera treatments. It's the quality of the skin and the degree of laxity that counts.
Thermage is best if you have skin laxity and want to tighten and retract your skin to lift areas such as eyelids or sagging jowls. Fraxel is best if you have textural issues you want to smooth, such as scars, or if you want a more even skin tone as you can treat hyperpigmentation and sun damage.
Your technician might also give you a few pre-treatment instructions – follow these exactly. Schedule your Thermage appointment no sooner than four weeks after any other anti-wrinkle treatment. Using Thermage too soon after other treatments could cause damage to your skin and impact your overall results.
With Thermage, just one treatment is enough to get the results you need. While you may need to treat multiple areas on separate days, it is your choice whether you boost your Thermage treatment with another on the same area.
Laser resurfacing This is the most effective procedure for tightening loose skin.
Jennifer Aniston, Christie Brinkley, Vanessa Williams, and Paulina Porizkova are just a few of the stars who use Ultherapy as their go-to alternative to old-school facelifts. If you've ever wondered how everyone in Hollywood is all endlessly youthful—but still natural—it's probably Ultherapy.
Whether you're frustrated by crow's feet and wrinkles around the eye, or you're feeling defeated by dark eye bags, Thermage treatment can help. A Thermage “brow lift” can create results akin to a surgical “eye lift” (a much smaller version of a facelift) without the need for invasive surgery or downtime.
While Ulthera is limited to treating the facial area and décolletage, Morpheus8 and Halo treatments offer more versatility with their ability to address skin concerns on other parts of the body, including areas such as the abdomen, legs, buttocks, arms, hands, chest and neck.
Ultherapy, which means (Ultrasound Therapy) is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment used to improve, lift, and tighten loose skin and wrinkles. This is usually done on the face and other parts of the body where loose skin occurs.
Profound microneedling has more downtime, but it's more effective than Ultherapy. This is because you don't need a series of Profounds like you to do with Ultherapy. You can quickly get the beautiful results you desire with one single treatment.
Ultherapy cost is more upfront. However, Ultherapy requires fewer treatments and lasts longer than RF Microneedling. So your Ultherapy cost may end up being less than RF Microneedling price in the long run. What's more, you may want to consider both treatments used in tandem, depending on your skincare concerns.
Ultherapy treatments stimulate the skin from the inside out to smooth and tighten many areas, including the face, jowls, eyes, and brow. Ultherapy is also effective for lifting the skin on specific areas of the body, including the neck, chest, knees, and stomach.
Fat atrophy was a problem when Thermage first was released onto the market, and was specifically an issue when patients were placed under general anesthesia and unable to report any unusual pain. This resulted in fat being burned.
As a general rule of thumb, you should get Ultherapy treatments every 5.5 years. This is because it can take anywhere from four to six months for the final results to become apparent, and the final results will last for approximately 60 months.
Do you have bags under your eyes? Ultherapy is a non-surgical treatment using ultrasound waves to tighten the skin and is one of the only treatments safe enough to be used under the eyes. The treatment can tighten skin that has become lax and can also reduce and eliminate aging signs.
Side effects reportedly linked to Ultherapy damage are: Nerve damage. Scarring. Fat loss or fat atrophy resulting in a sunken facial appearance.