Pre/Post Treatment Guideline: Ultherapy

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What is Ultherapy?

The procedure is, explicitly, the only non-surgical, non-invasive treatment using ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift and tighten several areas of the body! Therefore, Ultherapy being the only FDA approved product for tightening and lifting skin, it then uses safe  time-tested energy of ultrasound to stimulate the deep structural support layers of the skin without disturbing the surface of the skin. Finally, this is why Ultherapy Pre and Post Care is so important!

Ultherapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift, tone, and tighten loose skin. More flexible than most treatments, Ultherapy is intended for men and women with mild to moderate skin laxity.

Guidelines | Ultherapy Pre and Post Care

Treatment | Ultherapy Pre Treatment

  • Avoid the sun before treatment to reduce the risk of cold sores.
  • Please avoid excessive or unnecessary blood-thinning medications and supplements for 10-12 days prior to your Ultherapy appointment.
  • Active skin infection and active cystic acne are contraindications to Ultherapy. If this occurs prior to treatment, please call our office.

Medications

If medication is used for treatment (i.e. Vicodin, or Ativan) arrange for a driver.

Treatment | Ultherapy Post Treatment

  • You are also able to return to normal activities right away, and there are no special measures you need to take.
  • Accordingly, the skin may appear flushed immediately after treatment; however, any redness should disappear within a few hours.
  • Results will continue over the course of 3-6 months afterward. Additionally, some patients have reported continued improvement for up to 12 months. It also includes lifting and tightening around basically every area near and around the face.
  • Use daily sunscreen – (Epionce SPF 30 or SPF 50, Elta SPF 46, or ColoreScience SPF 30 or SPF 50).
  • For mild post-treatment swelling, drink plenty of water.
  • Apply Volante’s Healer Concealer and/or Arnica for any bruising or swelling.
  • For mild post-treatment tenderness and discomfort, you may use Ibuprofen, Aleve, or Tylenol.

 

Please call us at (909) 839-0714 with any questions or concerns you may have.

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