Patient Goals
A woman in her early 50s presented with mild to moderate lower‑face laxity and early jowling. She wanted better jawline definition and neck tightening without surgery or downtime.
Assessment
- Skin laxity: mild–moderate at jawline and sub‑mental area
- Good skin quality, no contraindications
- Ideal for energy‑based lifting vs. volumizing fillers
Treatment Plan
- Device: Ulthera (MFU‑V with real‑time imaging)
- Depths: 4.5 mm (SMAS), 3.0 mm (deep dermis), 1.5 mm (superficial dermis)
- Approach: Full lower face + sub‑mental passes; energy lines customized to anatomy
- Session Length: ~60–75 minutes
- Anesthesia: Oral/ topical analgesia as needed
Results & Timeline
- Week 2: subtle tightening and “lighter” feel at jawline
- Month 3: clearer mandibular border, reduced jowl heaviness
- Month 4–6: peak lift with improved neck contour (see photo)
Aftercare
- No strict downtime; resume routine the same day
- Avoid high‑heat facials or deep tissue massage for 1 week
- Daily SPF and healthy lifestyle support collagen remodeling
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Clients with mild to moderate laxity who want gradual, natural lifting without surgery. Significant skin redundancy or heavy subcutaneous fat may require a combined approach or referral.
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