Who is a good candidate for non-surgical lifting?
Non-surgical lifting is sold on the promise of a result, so ask about fit first. A reader in Ann Arbor, Michigan can put it simply: who is a good candidate for non-surgical lifting, and where does the clinic's agreement say so?
What two sources say about candidacy
health.clevelandclinic.org says: "People with mild to moderate facial and neck skin that’s loose make good candidates for ultrasound therapy treatments." www.aad.org says: "You’re likely to get the best results if you: Are at a healthy weight and maintain your weight Eat a healthy diet Quit smoking Drink little alcohol Protect your skin from the sun and never tan indoors Have a small amount of sagging skin A skin-tightening procedure isn’t right for anyone who is pregnant, has a skin infection, or takes certain medications."
The amount of looseness matters in both
Both sources tie candidacy to how much looseness there is: mild to moderate in the first, a small amount in the second. If a consultation tells you that you are a candidate and does not say how your own skin was assessed, ask for that assessment to be written down.
The three exclusions at the end of the aad.org sentence
The aad.org sentence closes with people it calls unsuitable: anyone who is pregnant, has a skin infection, or takes certain medications. The phrase "certain medications" names nothing. Ask which medications the clinic means, and have your own list checked against them.
Where to read further
For the brand name itself, read the Cleveland Clinic page on Ultherapy. PMC also carries a sham-controlled randomized trial of radiofrequency heating and high-intensity focused electromagnetic treatment delivered simultaneously for readers who want trial data beside the clinic's brochure.
The line to ask for in writing
Ask the clinic to write: "State why I qualify, what amount of loose skin you are treating, and which medications would rule me out." A candidacy decision with no written reason cannot be compared against the sources above.