Have you ever wondered if the latest non-surgical treatments really deliver the results they promise? There are a lot of options out there, and sometimes the risks are not clear until it's too late.

Today, Dr. Sturm covers the following things you may not know about Ulthera:

• Why she doesn’t recommend it to her patients
• The potential impact it can have on future surgery
• The risks that may outweigh the benefits

Key Takeaways

1. Ulthera (ultherapy) is a non-surgical treatment, so patients should not expect the same results as with surgical procedures like facelifts. The technology is convenient in terms of downtime and price, but its results are more subtle and limited compared to surgery.

2. Having Ulthera can make future facelifts more challenging due to increased scarring and less distinct tissue planes. This is important for patients to consider if they might want surgical procedures in the future, as Ulthera can impact the quality and difficulty of those results.

3. Ulthera is not a painless procedure; it often causes discomfort, and while numbing can help, many providers do not offer this. Patients should weigh discomfort, results, and price together to determine if the treatment is worth it.

4. Results from Ulthera are highly variable—sometimes impressive, but often subtle or difficult to notice. The unpredictability makes it harder for providers to confidently recommend the procedure, as patient satisfaction can be inconsistent.

5. Complications from Ulthera can include unintended fat loss (especially if the device is used too aggressively) and even temporary or rare permanent nerve damage. These risks, combined with less predictable results, mean that Dr. Sturm generally does not recommend Ulthera and prefers newer, safer technologies.

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