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Can I Have Ultherapy After Chemo?

asked 5 months ago by liquidcube
Latest answer by Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Question viewed 112 times
Tags: candidate, chemotherapy, contraindication

Hi, I had breast cancer and finished 6 month of chemo about 2 weeks ago. I'm starting 2 month radiation in 2 weeks. Is it safe to have ultheray now? or should I wait it's all done? Thank you.

3 answers to Can I Have Ultherapy After Chemo?

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Wait until after radiation

No! It is best to wait for at least 3 months after the completion of radiation therapy. And do not use Ultherapy in the affected areas, so don't use it on the chest region. Chemotherapy affects the way the body heals itself and it is best to give your body some time to heal before having Ultherapy. You have a better chance of achieving the desired results if you wait until after radiation.
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Ultherapy after chemo for breast cancer

Some chemotherapies may interfere wtih not only defenses against infection, but may change the way in which you produce collagen from inflammation. The effect of chemotherapy may linger for a while. In this case, you might be ruining your investment in Ulthera as you depend for six months after the facial rejuvenation lifting procedure to have your body produce more collagen. The radiation treatment to the breast might not interfere wtih collagen production of the face but as the body's... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

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Ultherapy after chemotherapy

I'm glad you finished your chemo. Chemotherapy does suppress the immune system and impairs your body's ability to heal. Radiation does impact the body's ability to heal, but is much more directed at the target tissue area. As you have finished your chemotherapy, the tissues in the face should be able to heal much more than if you were in between your chemo cycles. Since the face will also be outside the radiation field, I would say that you can do... more
Young R. Cho, MD, PhD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.integratedplasticsurgery.com

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