Why Do They Ask You if You Have Cancer When You Have Ulthera Consultation?

Medical consent questionnaires frequently include an extremely wide variety of conditions, almost always including cancer. Ultherapy is no exception. The ultrasound technology that Ulthera uses in no way is known to cause or accelerate the cell replication that is associated with cancer. Instead, practitioners ask about cancer because it can change the way the body responds to various medical treatments. If someone has cancer, they may be undergoing procedures or taking medications that... more

During any cosmetic consultation, there are a number of questions that are asked that gauge the appropriateness of the procedure, the likelihood of a successful outcome and risk of complication. Questions regarding history of cancer or heart disease fall into the category of general health risk and are common with all types of consultations, not just Ultherapy. Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy for visualization and treatment. If you have not had an... more