How to get Thermage or Ulthera for sunken areas without side effects?!

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Has anyone experienced cheek hollowing or a peanut-shaped face after receiving Thermage or Ulthera treatments?!

You’ve probably seen many reviews saying that after a skin-tightening laser, the face became peanut-shaped or cheek hollows became more noticeable.

The truth is, these excellent lasers simply weren’t used with the right design or shot count at the time, which is why the results weren’t good.

When used correctly, they are extremely effective lasers, so it’s really unfortunate when patients experience side effects 😢😢😢.

When used properly, especially for unnecessarily sagging tissue,…

Here we go—bulldog cheeks!!!!

Jowl fat!!!!

How easy is it to fix these…
(Is there anyone who isn’t concerned about this?!!!)

Without any hollowing in the cheeks,
the lower face can be beautifully smoothed and contoured.

In fact, one of my patients had a perfectly contoured face thanks to my treatment,
but after receiving Thermage and Ulthera at another clinic,
her face appeared more sunken 😢.

I want to share that case today:

Correction of cheek hollowing caused by Thermage/Ulthera
using Juvederm Voluma.

She first came to me in April 2023. ^^

The patient disliked the overall lack of facial volume and the thin, hollow appearance,
so she received a combination of Juvederm Voluma and skin-tightening laser treatments.

After three sessions over April, May, and June, her facial contours improved, and the remarkable thing is:
even without any additional treatments, by December—8 months later—
her facial contours remained beautifully well-maintained.

Before procedure: April 10, 2023 – After procedure: December 6, 2023

These photos were posted with consent and are the original images of the same person, taken at the same location without any edits.

The effects of any procedure may vary, and it’s important to have thorough consultation beforehand regarding possible side effects (such as pigmentation, bruising, or swelling).

…So, has it really improved?..
It’s not dramatically different, right…?

Exactly…!

But once you notice the volume loss, you realize how smooth and beautifully oval the face used to be.

The volume that had been intact for 8 months was reduced by half in just 4 months, and the patient came back for restoration.

Before procedure: December 6, 2023 – After procedure: April 29, 2024

These photos were posted with consent and are the original images of the same person, taken at the same location without any edits.

The effects of any procedure may vary, and it’s important to have thorough consultation beforehand regarding possible side effects (such as pigmentation, bruising, or swelling).

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Now, can you see it a bit more clearly?
The right side of the face appears to sag much more compared to the left…?!

Thermage, Ulthera, InMode, and Onda lifting lasers are all excellent treatments.
Each has clear advantages and disadvantages.

However, performing these treatments without considering the laser’s characteristics, the individual’s skin type, and the amount of facial volume is not appropriate 😢.

Design is truly crucial.

For anti-aging and skin-tightening procedures, make sure to receive them at a place that: