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Can radio frequency for skin tightening be used on patients with ulcerative colitis? Currently on Remicade.

January 12, 2023
Asked By:ark89 in Ashley, Ohio

I have read that radio frequency skin tightening is not suitable for people with autoimmune conditions. I am interested in something like thermage to tighten neck skin. But I have ulcerative colitis and am on Remicade. Am I not a candidate for RF?

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