Aeogae Station Dermatology Clinic: Worried About Cheek Hollowing from Ultherapy Lifting?

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When we meet our patients in the consultation room,

many of them carefully share similar concerns before undergoing Ultherapy.

“Doctor, I want to try Ultherapy,

but I’m worried about developing cheek hollowing as a side effect.”

“I’m making a big decision to have this treatment.

What if it doesn’t work?”

Even while feeling stressed by a sagging jawline whenever you look in the mirror, it can take a great deal of consideration before finally deciding to proceed.

We also understand how anxious you may feel, wondering whether side effects might occur.

In fact, one of the most common questions in the consultation room is concern about “cheek hollowing.”

Because this treatment uses powerful energy, it is entirely understandable for patients to be cautious.

So today, we would like to explain step by step the key points you should обязательно confirm before treatment in order to reduce the risk of Ultherapy side effects while achieving a firming effect.

Please stay with us for a moment :)

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1. How does Ultherapy work?

Before discussing Ultherapy side effects, let us first explain simply how this device works.

Ultherapy works by concentrating powerful ultrasound energy at a single point beneath the skin,

much like using a magnifying glass to focus sunlight,

and generating heat there.

Without irritating the skin’s surface, it can deliver heat to the deepest layer, the “fascial layer,” which is closely associated with the underlying causes of aging.

This heat contracts sagging tissue and stimulates the regeneration of new collagen.

The most important point here is delivering energy at the precise depth beneath the skin.

That is because the thickness of the fat layer and the depth of the fascial layer vary from person to person.

This is where Ultherapy’s unique strength comes into play.

Ultherapy is equipped with an ultrasound imaging function called “DeepSEE,” which allows the layers beneath the skin to be viewed in real time.

Because the treatment is performed while directly observing the patient’s skin structure on a monitor,

energy can be safely delivered only to the precise target layer, without treating the wrong area.

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2. Why does “cheek hollowing” occur?

If you understand the principle explained above, it becomes easier to understand why side effects may occur.

Some people mistakenly think that “your cheeks will inevitably become hollow after Ultherapy.”

The cheek volume loss commonly referred to as a side effect is not usually a problem with the device itself.

Rather, it can occur when unnecessary energy is incorrectly delivered to the “fat layer” instead of the “fascial layer,” which should normally be the target.

If the energy is not properly controlled and fat cells contract excessively, the cheeks may appear sunken.

This is especially important for people who naturally have little facial fat or thin skin, because their fat layer itself is very thin.

The energy depth must therefore be adjusted with even greater precision.

What might happen if differences in skin thickness and fat distribution are ignored,

and energy is delivered based only on intuition without viewing the real-time images, or with the sole focus of completing a certain number of shots?

It may ultimately result in unwanted loss of volume in areas that were not intended to be treated.

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3. What matters is not the number of shots,

but “a treatment plan designed for your face”

Many people come in after hearing comments such as, “Someone had 300 shots,” or “You need 600 shots for good results.”

However, much more important than the number of shots is a personalized design tailored to the contours of your face.

That is because everyone has a different three-dimensional facial structure, bone structure, amount of fat, and direction of sagging.

This is why Timeless Dermatology takes particularly ample time for consultation and assessment before treatment.

Rather than simply focusing on completing a predetermined number of shots,

we aim to provide exactly the treatment each individual needs.

Only through sufficient consultation and a detailed assessment can we carefully avoid areas prone to hollowing, such as the lateral cheeks,

while concentrating energy only on areas that need firming, such as a weakened jawline or double chin.

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Ultherapy is a device that uses powerful energy,

so the results can vary considerably depending on the treatment plan developed and how the procedure is performed by the medical professional.

Therefore, rather than simply looking for the lowest price, we hope you will make sure to check whether the medical professionals have extensive experience, whether they provide sufficient consultation,

and, above all, whether the clinic provides consultations directly by a board-certified dermatologist.

Thank you for reading this lengthy post.

For results that remain satisfying over time,

we will continue to provide only the care that is truly necessary.

This was Timeless Dermatology Mapo Main Branch.

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