Why Did My Face Hollow Out After So Many Ultrasound and Radiofrequency Sessions?
At ALIVE Dermatology Clinic consultations, we see cases where chasing a high shot count and turning the energy up too high can burn away the fat layer, leaving the face no tighter and the cheekbones hollow. We stress three points: strongly advise against treatment for the extremely thin, energy is not for roasting meat, and vector technique beats stacking shots.
ALIVE Dermatology Clinic has encountered a case in consultation: after receiving nearly a thousand shots of ultrasound and radiofrequency at another clinic, the face did not become tighter — instead, the cheekbones became hollow. The cause points to blindly chasing a high shot count and setting the energy too high, directly burning the fat layer into a hollow — this can hardly be called anti-aging. At our clinic, we explain this point up front during consultation.
Who should not undergo high-energy ultrasound?
The extremely thin are directly advised against it. If there is no flesh on the face and high-energy ultrasound is still forced, the face will only become more hollow.
Does higher energy mean better results?
No. Energy is not for roasting meat; blindly chasing pain and turning the energy to maximum will only burn tissue — precise temperature control is the key.
Do more stacked shots mean more effective treatment?
Vector technique beats stacking shots. Precise distribution along ligament anchor points far outperforms the assembly-line style of random shooting.
Thirty percent depends on the device, seventy percent on the technique. Our clinic insists on in-person consultation and firmly advises against treatment for those who are not suitable.
The information on this site is for reference only and is not medical advice or a guarantee of results. Outcomes vary between individuals; a specific plan is determined after consultation.