Ultherapy™ - Related FAQ's
Q: Am I going to get wounds that I have to take care of from ultherapy?A: No, you should not have any open wounds after Ultherapy. Of course, nothing is without risk and this can't be guaranteed as a risk for a burn is theoretical but is extremely rare to develop with good technique, equipment and skill. Ultherapy, is known as a little to no down-time procedure.There can be slight swelling for a couple of days.
Q: Can I get scarred from Ultherapy?
A: There are always risks with any procedure, even microdermabrasion and lunch time peels. Ultherapy is very safe when used by an experienced provider. If however, a person breaks out with fever blisters because they have a history of such and the therapy stimulated another outbreak, fever blisters can scar occasionally. If the ultrasound gel did not form a good seal then some energy might be absorbed more on the surface than in the dermis and this might increase the risk of complications.If anyone has anything unusual after Ultherapy, they should see their provider quickly.
Q: I had a blepharoplasty eyelid tightening surgery. Can I still do Ultherapy on the face?
A: Absolutely, provided you didn't develop, nor are at risk for developing an ectropion, which is a pulling away of the eyelid from the eye. The Ultherapy is done on the face and when done on the infraorbital skin of below the lower eyelids on the cheek, it shouldn't pull on the eyelid margins, but this is important for your doctor to evaluate.
Q: I have a chronic muscle disease for which I take Prednisone. I don't want to have a facelift. Can I have Ultherapy for facial lifting?
A: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is an anti-inflammatory agent. This may decrease the amount of new collagen that is normally found after Ultherapy and may contribute to the overall tightening of facial tissue. It would not be expected that the Prednisone could cause a complication, but it might minimize your good result.
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