Dr. Hisham Seify heads the Newport Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, which is a reputed practice in Newport Beach, CA for various cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Seify, a board certified plastic surgeon, has nearly 13 years of post-graduate training. His contributions as a cosmetic surgeon have been recognized on different occasions. He is also the 2007 recipient of the Sherrell J. Aston Award from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Seify also currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California at Irvine (UCI medical Center). He is affiliated with several of Orange County’s leading hospitals. In addition to his work in the area of cosmetic surgery, he is also the president of the global American Cancer network and a board member of several healthcare organizations, including United Doctors of California and Future Care.
Appropriate Candidates for Ultherapy
Ultherapy is an FDA approved non-invasive treatment for skin tightening and facial rejuvenation. Any adult who suffers from loss of skin elasticity and is unhappy with it may be a marvelous or certainly a suitable candidate for this treatment. People who are unable or unwilling to undergo plastic surgery treatment for cosmetic improvement of body contours may be particularly good candidates.
People who have sagging skin over the eyelids, lowered brows, or loose skin under the chin or the neck can achieve significant improvement with Ultherapy treatment. Most patients are in their thirties or older, who have mild to moderate laxity of skin. It is important to know that Ultherapy is not a replacement for facelift surgery. An experienced plastic surgeon will advise patients the pros and cons of both options so that a patient can make informed choices.
How does Ultherapy work?
Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to stimulate the production of natural collagen in the underlying layers of skin. Collage is a natural protein that helps keep the skin firm and elastic. Collagen depletion occurs with aging and due to other factors. Ultherapy works on the principle of restoring the elasticity of skin and reversing the sagginess by way of natural collagen growth.
Highly focused ultrasound energy creates a thermal effect in the deeper tissue layers. This effect tends to jumpstart the process of natural repair and replenishment of collagen and causes the skin to become better toned, tighter, and having reduced laxity.
Laser Skin Tightening vs Ultherapy
Dr. Seify in Newport Beach, CA is an experienced cosmetic surgeon who explains the difference between various skin tightening procedures to his patients so that they can make informed choices. When compared to laser skin tightening treatment, the supporters of Ultherapy are of the opinion that it offers superior effectiveness.
According to them, laser treatment is more effective in treating the superficial layers of the skin that can help reduce minor wrinkles and fine lines. Ultherapy on the other hand penetrates into the deeper connective tissue, stimulates collagen, and produces more natural looking and long lasting outcomes.
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