Doctor Gray Plastic Surgeon

Name: Leonard W. Gray, MD, FACS
Last name: Gray
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1994
Years experience: 29
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://bayareaplasticsurgery.com/
Business: Bay Area Plastic Surgery
Address: 450 Sutter St.
Address suite: Ste. 2303
Phone: (415) 855-4887
International phone number: +14158554887
City: San Francisco
State: California
Zip Code: 94108
Country: US
Statement: Bay Area Plastic Surgery has seen considerable success over the past twenty years, largely due to the vision, skill, and commitment to excellence of Dr. Leonard Gray, the practice’s owner, director, and board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Gray maintains mastery in breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast revision surgeries, tummy tucks, liposuction, and many other procedures of the breast, body, and face. Additionally, Dr. Gray offers minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like non-surgical facial rejuvenation, BodyTite, FaceTite, and more.

As the owner of a genuinely patient-centered practice, Dr. Gray strives to ensure that his patients enjoy the best office experience, are thoroughly educated on each procedure’s details, and receive outstanding surgical results through his meticulous attention to detail.

Dr. Gray is renowned for his expertise, skill, and innovation in cosmetic breast surgeries. He often performs highly complex breast revision surgeries, yielding outcomes that always aim to exceed his patients’ expectations. When treating capsular contracture, Dr. Gray utilizes a specialized technique that lowers the recurrence rate to less than 1% among his patients. He is also quite skilled at various mastopexy (breast lift) techniques and is one of the few plastic surgeons who understands and performs the vertical mastopexy method. Dr. Gray invented the non-surgical laser breast lift (LazeLift) for great results with minimal downtime. He also patented the collagen-coated breast implant in 1983 while at Stanford University, an innovation that has significantly reduced contracture rates in breast augmentation patients and remains popular today.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

Seton Hospial and Saint Mary’s Medical Center

Education:

Undergraduate: BA, Biochemistry, University of California, Berkeley
Medical: University of California, Los Angeles Medical School

Leonard W. Gray, MD, FACS

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, Harvard University
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saint Francis Hospital in San Francisco
Fellowship: Hand and Microsurgery

Member of:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Leonard Warren Gray (ABMSUID -53406)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth:
7/25/1956

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 4/1/2004 – 12/31/2016
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/23/1996 – 12/31/2006
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Not Certified
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification:
4/22/1996 – 7/1/2006
Education: 1984 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 450 Sutter St Rm 2303San Francisco, CA 94108-4209 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 37.7896952,-122.4078356

Primary location:

Location name: San Francisco
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 37.7752,-122.4189987

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/115711124571014608003/about

Treatments:

Areola Reduction Surgery
Arm Lift
Asian Rhinoplasty
Belotero
Blue Peel
Body Lift
BodyTite
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reduction
Butt Augmentation
Butt Lift
Cellulaze
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
CO2 Laser
DefenAge
Dermabrasion
Dermal Fillers
Double Eyelid Surgery
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Emface
Emsculpt
Endermologie
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
FaceTite
Facial Fat Transfer
Fractional Laser
Genioplasty
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hyaluronidase
Jeuveau
Juvederm
Kybella
Labiaplasty
Laser Liposuction
Laser Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Latisse
Lip Fillers
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Liquid Facelift
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mentor Breast Implants
Microdermabrasion
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Natrelle Breast Implants
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Nonsurgical Breast Lift
Nonsurgical Facelift
Nonsurgical Neck Lift
Nonsurgical Nose Job
Radiesse
Restylane Silk
Retin-A
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
SculpSure
Septoplasty
Sientra Breast Implants
Silhouette InstaLift
Skin Rejuvenation
Smart Lipo
SMAS Facelift
Strattice
Subcision
TCA Peel
Teeth Whitening
Thermage
ThermiBreast
ThermiSmooth Face
ThermiTight
ThermiVa
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Ultherapy
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaser Liposuction
Voluma
Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.4
Profile views: 20671
Answer count: 14
Review count: 65
1 star count: 5
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 26
Total star count: 32
Star rating: 3.756401649124
Lead count last three months: 7
Anonymous votes: 88
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Dec 29, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

San Francisco, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 37.7752,-122.4189987

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Lift (May 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Botox (Apr 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
WarmSculpting with SculpSure (Sep 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Belotero (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 2/5
Juvederm (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 3/5
Breast Implants (Jul 2015) – Overall rating: 3/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
BodyTite (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Juvederm (Aug 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Jan 2007) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
MTF Breast Augmentation (Sep 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Jul 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Lift with Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implants (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

$5843 – Dec 2, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$5843 – Dec 2, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Breast Lift Prices

$11000 – May 18, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$10600 – Nov 11, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$10600 – Nov 11, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$11000 – May 18, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Breast Augmentation Prices

$7000 – Jan 20, 2007 – San Francisco, CA
$8300 – Jul 20, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$8800 – Jun 5, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$8500 – May 27, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$8500 – Oct 27, 2021
$15000 – Apr 1, 2022
$22000 – Mar 22, 2022
$15000 – Apr 1, 2022
$15000 – Apr 1, 2022
$15000 – Apr 1, 2022
$15000 – Apr 1, 2022
$8500 – Oct 27, 2021
$8500 – Oct 27, 2021
$22000 – Mar 22, 2022
$22000 – Mar 22, 2022
$7800 – Oct 17, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
$9100 – Jul 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$8500 – May 27, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$9100 – Jul 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$9100 – Jul 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$7500 – Jul 29, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
$9000 – Jul 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$9000 – Jul 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$9000 – Jul 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$8800 – Jun 5, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$8300 – Jul 20, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$8300 – Jul 20, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$8500 – May 27, 2016 – Bay Area Plastic Surgery, Leonard Gray, San Francisco, CA
$8500 – May 27, 2016 – Bay Area Plastic Surgery, Leonard Gray, San Francisco, CA
$8500 – May 27, 2016 – Bay Area Plastic Surgery
$14600 – Apr 6, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$14600 – Apr 6, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$14600 – Apr 6, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$7000 – Jan 20, 2007 – San Francisco, CA
$7000 – Jan 20, 2007 – San Francisco, CA
$7000 – Jan 20, 2007 – San Francisco, CA
$8900 – Sep 18, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
$8900 – Sep 18, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
$7200 – Dec 4, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
$7200 – Dec 4, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
$7200 – Dec 4, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
$8000 – Dec 20, 2010 – San Francisco, CA
$7800 – Oct 17, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
$7800 – Oct 17, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
$7200 – Dec 4, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
$7800 – Oct 17, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
$7800 – Oct 17, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
$7800 – Oct 17, 2014 – San Francisco, CA
$7800 – Oct 17, 2014 – San Francisco, CA

WarmSculpting with SculpSure Prices

$1500 – Sep 22, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$6000 – Dec 5, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$6000 – Dec 5, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$6000 – Dec 5, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$5400 – Feb 21, 2018 – San Francisco, CA
$1500 – Apr 7, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$5400 – Feb 21, 2018 – San Francisco, CA
$5400 – Feb 21, 2018 – San Francisco, CA
$5400 – Feb 21, 2018 – San Francisco, CA
$2900 – Oct 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$2900 – Oct 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$2900 – Oct 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$4500 – Dec 21, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$4500 – Dec 21, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$4500 – Dec 21, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$4500 – Dec 21, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$1500 – Apr 7, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$1500 – Sep 22, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$1500 – Sep 22, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$1500 – Apr 7, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$1500 – Apr 7, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Belotero Prices

$1400 – Oct 18, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$1400 – Oct 18, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$600 – Jul 11, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$700 – Apr 21, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$700 – Apr 21, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Juvederm Prices

$1400 – Oct 18, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$600 – Aug 1, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$1400 – Oct 18, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$600 – Aug 1, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$1400 – Oct 18, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Breast Implants Prices

$7500 – Jul 29, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
$7500 – Jul 29, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
$7500 – Jul 29, 2015 – San Francisco, CA

MTF Breast Augmentation Prices

$8900 – Sep 18, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
$8900 – Sep 18, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
$8900 – Sep 18, 2015 – San Francisco, CA

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4025 – Feb 20, 2017
$4025 – Feb 20, 2017
$4025 – Feb 20, 2017
$4200 – Feb 20, 2017
$4200 – Feb 20, 2017
$4200 – Feb 20, 2017
$4200 – Feb 20, 2017
$4200 – Feb 20, 2017
$4200 – Feb 20, 2017
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – May 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – Apr 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – Apr 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – Apr 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – Apr 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – Apr 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – Apr 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – Apr 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$4400 – Apr 24, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$1350 – Aug 31, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$12000 – Feb 12, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$1350 – Aug 31, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$1350 – Aug 31, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$1350 – Aug 31, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$12000 – Feb 12, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$12000 – Feb 12, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$12000 – Feb 12, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$12000 – Feb 12, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

$8500 – Oct 19, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$8500 – Oct 19, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Radiesse Prices

$600 – Dec 31, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$600 – Aug 2020 – San Francisco, CA
$600 – May 2012 – San Francisco, CA

Mommy Makeover Prices

$12000 – May 1, 2012 – San Francisco
$12000 – May 1, 2012 – San Francisco
$15000 – May 1, 2012 – San Francisco
$15000 – May 1, 2012 – San Francisco

Mentor Breast Implants Prices

$9100 – Jul 19, 2017 – San Francisco, CA
$8000 – Dec 20, 2010 – San Francisco, CA
$6000 – Dec 27, 2006 – San Francisco, CA
$6000 – Dec 27, 2006 – San Francisco, CA
$6000 – Dec 27, 2006 – San Francisco, CA

Revision Rhinoplasty Prices

$18000 – Sep 21, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$18000 – Sep 21, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$18000 – Sep 21, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$18000 – Sep 21, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$18000 – Sep 21, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Inspira Breast Implants Prices

$8300 – Nov 23, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$8300 – Nov 23, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$8300 – Nov 23, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

ThermiTight Prices

$4500 – Apr 25, 2015 – San Francisco, CA

Ultherapy Prices

$2750 – Aug 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

ThermiVa Prices

$2400 – Mar 1, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$2400 – Mar 1, 2016 – San Francisco, CA
$2500 – Dec 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA
$2500 – Dec 1, 2015 – San Francisco, CA

Body Lift Prices

$10600 – Nov 11, 2016 – San Francisco, CA

Other Prices

$7200 – Dec 4, 2008 – San Francisco, CA
$2750 – Aug 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA
$2750 – Aug 22, 2013 – San Francisco, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Bay Area Plastic Surgery – San Francisco, https://bayareaplasticsurgery.com/

Address

450 Sutter St.Ste. 2303, San Francisco, California, US, 94108 (GPS coordinates: 37.7896952,-122.4078356)

Phone

+14154348858

Working Hours

Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Created / Modified

May 25, 2016 / Jan 24, 2021

Doctor’s answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

Answer Snippet

Am I a good candidate for the Brazilian Butt Lift?

Brazilian Butt Lift
May 25, 2016

Thank you for your question.Based on your photos, it looks like you’d be a great candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift, or liposuction with fat transfer. I like to use specific liposuction equipment called MicroAire. MicroAire assists in removing as many fat cells as possible with minimal tissue trauma as
well as optimizing the amount of fat injected into the buttocks. The MicroAire
pre-tunnels the tissue in the buttocks with air to make room for the extra
fat cells to ensure that they pick up…

Can the pocket be made smaller?

Pocket Adjustment
Dec 16, 2015

Thank you for your question. During surgery it is possible for a pocket to be over-dissected. Also, it can be corrected with breast augmentation revision surgery. If you are referring to yourself in your question and you are worried that your implants are displaced, I would seek advice from your surgeon so they can properly address your concerns.Good luck,Dr. Leonard Gray

I know this 19 girl gotten breast silicone injections. Now she is having major eyes problem.

Silicone Injections
Dec 16, 2015

Thank you for your question. Silicone injections are not legal in the US due to the extremely adverse side affects. Unfortunately, a patient seeking body contouring methods can sometimes get roped into doing these terrible procedures. Keep in mind that people who are performing these types of procedures are not properly trained, are not using any sort of recognized method acceptable in the United States, and are not using material that is safe for the body. Breast augmentation, whether…

425cc under the muscle implants. 1 week post op, will I get more projection once the implants

Be patient
Dec 16, 2015

Thank you for your question. Your results are typical of a patient who is only one week post-op. It usually takes 4-6 months for swelling to subside and breast implants to properly settle into the respective pockets made by the surgeon during breast augmentation surgery. Breasts usually change shape and patients usually notice that the volume that is currently in the upper pole area will move down to the lower pole area- better known as “dropping and fluffing”. I would encourage you to wait…

Will a 450cc make me too large? Currently 5’7, 140 pounds, 14 BWD, 34A. Looking to be a C.

450cc
Dec 16, 2015

Thank you for your question. This is a concern for many patients seeking breast surgery. Unfortunately, without photos or an examination it’s hard to give advice. During your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, I would suggest trying on the 450cc sizers. This will give you a rough idea of what it may be like on your body in particular. Unfortunately, bra manufacturers are extremely subjective and can vary pretty widely between brands. Express your concerns to your…

Do I have a hematoma since surgery 9 months ago?

9 months post-op question
Dec 16, 2015

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos, it looks like you may have developed capsular contracture. Of course, this cannot be properly diagnosed without an examination. Your body will naturally form scar tissue around your implants during the healing process after breast augmentation surgery. Capsular contracture is the thickening of that scar tissue. Patients may feel pain and notice that one or both breasts seems higher, larger, or harder. In my practice, when capsular…

Implants too high and very hard after 1 month. Are they going to drop more than this?

Final result takes time..
May 21, 2014

Thank you for your question Bizou89.I agree with Dr. Morgan below. Your body takes time to heal, so you must be patient. At my practice, I remind my patients that they probably won’t see the final result for at least 4-6 months post-op. It takes time for your skin to stretch and your implants to settle into the pocket.Focus on taking care of yourself and healing. Based on your pictures, it looks like you will have a very nice final result- just remember to be patient. If you have any…

Will Ultherapy Destroy Existing Fillers?

Filler Chenge
Aug 19, 2012

Generally I place filler following the Ultherapy treatment. In over 300 Ultherapy treatments I have not seen a change in previosly placed filler.

When Performing a Capsulectomy Would It Be Prudent to Replace with the Original Implants? Or Should Ne

Capsular contracture
Aug 19, 2012

My favorite thing to do for capsular contracture is to add Strattice to line the pocket following capsulectomy. The reccurrance rate has been extremely low, and it can help with rippling as well.

What Type of Implants Would Give Me a More Natural Look? Saline or Silicone? Under the Muscle?

Submuscular Silicone
Aug 19, 2012

Silicone under the muscle generally looks more natural and feels more natural. I always telll my patients that sub muscular implants have an advantage in that there is a lower capsular contracture rate, lower risk of nerve injury and less rippling and palpability.

What are the best areas to have Radiesse?

Best Sites for Radiesse
Aug 7, 2010

I have used Radiesse extensively for a couple years.

1.) Radiesse lasts about a year.

2.) Radiesse works well for the tear trough areas, cheeks, lateral brow, Nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and skin wrinkles on the cheeks.

3.) Radiesse is made of bone and a hydro gel, and promotes collagen production over time.

4.) I would not use Radiesse in the lips.

5.) The main risk of Radiesse is a bruise from the injection. There is no allergy.

Has anyone had experience with Ultherapy?

Ulthera Works
Aug 7, 2010

I have had the Ulthera machine for 4 months.

1.) Ulthera for the full face takes about an hour.

2.) In 5 years of FDA testing there were no adverse events.

3.) There is no downtime with Ulthera.

4.)I have performed approximately 60 Ulthera treatments.

5.) The FDA testing gave an 86% response rate for this treatment with only one pass. We are noticing a higher response rate than this with multiple passes at multiple levels of the skin.

6.)The Ulthera treatment is…

Ulthera vs Thermage for skin tightening

Ulthera Works
Aug 5, 2010

I have had the Ulthera machine for 4 months and have treated approximately 60 patients.

1.) I had the Thermage machine in the past, and, in my experience, the Ulthera machine works much better at non surgical skin tightening.

2.) the Ulthera machine is less painful than the Thermage machine.

3.) Local anesthetic can be used with the Ulthera machine but not with the Thermage machine.

4.) In my office Ulthera is less expensive than Thermage was.

How long does it take to see Ulthera results?

Ulthera works
Aug 5, 2010

I have had the Ulthera machine for 4 months and have treated approximately 60 patients.

1.) There is an initial tightening that is seen immediately. This is due to collagen shrinkage.

2.) The skin continues to tighten for 3 months. This is due to collagen production.

3.) After 3 months the result persists.

Last updated on 11/22/2023