Should I Be Concerned? 2 Weeks Post and Have Welts/Lines?

If someone has blisters and scabs, after Ultherapy, which is an extremely rare complication, it may be from a breakout of cold sores, which some people get from stress including the stress of a physical procedure, or it could be that the transducer did not have good contact with the skin because of an improper amount of ultrasound gel. Regardless, I would suggest that anyone with such a reaction should be seen by their physician who did the treatment before recommendations of medicine such as Retin A be given.

Welts that have occurred especially with the more superficial treatment of the new 1.5mm transducer are short lived and not associated with blisters or scabs normally. Please see your doctor for evaluation and to help prevent scarring and minimize long term coloration differences.

The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs. If you are experiencing a medical emergency proceed to your nearest emergency room.

 

Welts occur after Ultherapy if the practitioner does not hold the transducer perpendicular during the treatment lines. Apply hydrocortisone cream to accelerte their healing.