Want the Latest Ultrasound Lifting? Why the Doctor May Talk You Out of It First

At ALIVE Dermatology Clinic, consultations begin by assessing whether the visitor's facial condition is suitable for high-energy ultrasound lifting, rather than simply administering the requested number of shots.

Why can't a requested shot count always be followed?

Because whether those shots can be delivered depends on the fat thickness of the face itself. One woman who came from Hong Kong specifically asked for 800 shots, and we talked her out of it first. Her cheek fat was too thin, and high energy would only have made her cheeks look hollow and older. She was switched to a combination approach instead, and afterward she messaged us to say she was glad she had been stopped at the time.

If the machine is newer, why is a doctor's judgment still needed?

Because the machine is only a tool. The second-generation Ultherapy Prime is certainly impressive, but you don't become someone else just because you had it done. No matter how high-definition the screen is, it is still the doctor who understands the fascial layer and avoids the nerves and blood vessels.

If you want to experience the newest machine, a conveyor-belt clinic will do; knowing what your face should not have done and what it actually needs is another matter.