Ulthera for men: what is assessed differently for men with thick skin?

In Ulthera for men, the skin and fascia layer are often thicker and the facial area larger, so even for the same area, the depth at which ultrasound is delivered and the shot count are reset to suit the face. Men commonly worry about the jaw contour blurring as the cheeks and jawline sag, so the plan focuses on the sagging lower face, while the side of the cheeks, which is prone to hollowing, is treated with caution.

How does Ulthera for men differ from Ulthera for women?

Men's skin has a thicker dermis and well-developed sebaceous glands, and hair follicles are dense in the lower face where the beard grows. With thicker skin, the layer where heat forms can differ even with the same cartridge, so depth must be checked for each area, and the beard area may feel more warmth and stinging.

If the face is wide and the jaw is large, even the same jawline has a larger area to treat, so the required shot count may increase. Conversely, for a thin face with large cheekbones, there is little fat at the side of the cheeks, and if energy concentrates there, the cheeks may look sunken, so fewer shots are used.

Areas mainly addressed in Ulthera for men

Common concerns include cheek fat sagging below the jawline, the border between the double chin and neck, and sagging that has descended beside the mouth. When sagging of the forehead and eyebrows makes the upper eyelids look heavy, the area above the eyebrows is sometimes treated as well.

At our Suwon clinic, Ulthera is performed after you wash your face yourself and numbing cream is applied, taking about an hour in total, and the treatment range is consulted in units of shots, such as 300 shots and 600 shots.

Daily life and precautions after Ulthera for men

You can wash your face and wear makeup right after treatment, and shaving should be postponed while the skin feels hot and done gently after that subsides. Wash with lukewarm water for 3 days, and avoid saunas, drinking, peels, and scrubs for about a week. Even if you exercise frequently, it is best to take a break from exercise that makes you sweat heavily for the first few days.

You may have throbbing, slight swelling, and bruising for a few days, and areas close to bone such as the jawline may feel sore when pressed. Please contact the clinic if pain keeps getting worse, if the movement of the corners of your mouth feels awkward, or if white line-shaped marks appear on the skin.

Ulthera results in Suwon: when do they start to show, and when are they most noticeable?

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FAQ

Q. Does Ulthera for men require more shots?

A. If the face is wide and the sagging area is large, the required number of shots may increase even for the same area. However, facial area, degree of sagging, and fat thickness in each area matter more than gender, so after an examination, the shot count is divided among the jawline, cheeks, and forehead.

Q. Can I go to work the day after Ulthera for men?

A. With Ulthera, you can return to daily life right after treatment, and since it leaves no visible wounds, going to work the next day is generally not a problem. Some people have swelling and bruising for a few days, so if you have an important event such as a presentation or photo shoot, allow a few days.

Q. When do the results of Ulthera for men start to show?

A. With Ulthera, changes develop gradually over 1 to 2 months after treatment, so you tend to notice jawline changes a few weeks later rather than right away. How long results last ranges from 6 months to a year, depending on the degree of sagging and lifestyle habits.