I Am Thinking About Ulthera, but I Suffer from Frequent Headaches. Can I Still Take OTC Ibuprofen After the Procedure?

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Ibuprofen ok with Ulthera but not needed

Ultherapy is a nonivasive procedure for facial skin lifting, and because there are no injections or surgery the use of ibuprofen or other NSAIDs is ok. After a surgical procedure these types of medications may contribute to bleeding or bruising. There is not usually any significant discomfort after Ulthera so pain meds aren't needed but can be used if necessary for other reasons such as headaches.

Motrin, ibuprofen, advil after Ultherapy may reduce the benefit from facial tightening

As the bulk of the Ultherapy's effect may be derived from ongoing collagen production for months after the treatment, rather than immediate tightening, frequent consumption of non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents might decrease the amount of collagen that is produced. Tylenol would not interfere with collagen production. So if you could take acetaminophen (Tylenol) with your doctor's approval, instead of Motrin, Advil, Alleve, etc. when you have a headache for the first several months after... more

Ibuprofen and Ulthera

We often suggest patients take Ibuprofen prior to Ultherapy. Most of our patients have done very well with just Ibuprofen. It is unlikely you will need to take anymore after the treatment, but if you experience any soreness you can certainly take it.

Ritu Saini, MD

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New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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Ibuprofen prior to Ultherapy Treatment

Yes, you can take Ibuprofen before and after Ultherapy treatment. Most of our patients are comfortable with that choice. We just suggest that you lessen your intake a few days prior to the treatment to avoid bruising, which is a rare occurance. see video

OTC NSAIDS are perfectly ok to take after Ulthera

For pain control during procedure, I actually give motrin as part of a cocktail of medications. It is safe and effective. so go ahead! see video

Can Ulthera Patients have Ibuprofen after the Procedure?

Yes, there is no reason that you can't have Ibuprofen after Ulthera. I give patients Toradol 1 hour before the procedure. Toradol is a no steroidal anti-inflammatory pain med just like Ibuprofen. see video

Ulthera is relatively gentle procedure and use of Ibuprofen before or after is not a problem

Ultherapy is where focused ultrasound wave are aimed through the skin and into the facia of the face and muscles of the neck to tighten the underlying structures and as a result tighten and lift the skin of the forehead, face and neck. Newer techniques can actually make the lips look bigger and smooth the wrinkles around the eyes. Ultherapy is a relatively gentle procedure that is done with out needles or incisions. There is a little discomfort but some times we suggest that the... more