I brought up the topic of lifting to my friend, a former dermatology clinic manager, and ended up getting a one-hour lecture lol. Here's a summary for you.

My friend worked as a dermatology clinic manager for quite a long time.

 

I brought up the topic of lifting, and he gave me a lecture for an hour without even lying down lol

 

I'm summarizing this because it's really useful information.

 

First off, my friend tried it herself and said the best result was Ulthera.

 

It uses an ultrasound method to shape the contours from the inside of the skin, and since the effects last from 6 months to a year, that is why it is expensive.

 

They say Thermage is a radio frequency treatment that stimulates collagen production, acting like a "skin savings plan."

 

They say the effect is better if you get both of these together, so it's called Ulthermage and done together.

 

 

Oligio and Volneumer are said to work on a similar principle to Thermage but are more affordable versions.

 

I heard that it definitely has a firming effect.

 

I wouldn't say you shouldn't get Shurink or On-Da Lift, but the effects last so short that you have to get them done frequently, which could end up costing you more in the end.

 

My friend concluded that it only works when immediate results are needed, and that expensive procedures are better if you plan to maintain it consistently.

 

But another important point is that if you get something like Ultherapy at too young an age, it feels like your skin sags even more when the effects wear off.

 

So, it is best to start gradually in your early 30s. Please keep this in mind if you are considering a lift :)