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I have double checked with the science division of Ulthera, and as ultrasound energy, not radiofrequency or electricity is being used, Ultherapy is safe in those patients who have a pacemaker / defibrillator, provided that the treatment is not applied directly to the device.
RF devices use radiofrequency energy and can/will interfere with pacemaker and defibrillator activity. Ultherapy is safe with pacemakers and defibrillators. Lasers are safe with pacemaker and defibrillators.
Yes, you are a candidate for Ulthera because it uses Ultrasound and does not have any effects on pacemakers. Thermage (radio-frequency) is contraindicated, however.
I agree with Dr. Baxter and Dr. Shelton. Numbing cream will not interfere with Utherapy, but unfortunately, it will also not be helpful as the pain from the procedure is deeper then numbing cream penetrates. I find that patients tolerate the procedure very well with a combination of...
At this time, there have not been any studies published on the effectiveness of two or more Ultherapy treatments. But it is possible that Ultherapy could be performed a second time. This is an option especially if a facelift or other surgery is not an option for you.
As with any dermatologic procedure, Ultherapy requires sufficient training and expertise that is obtained over years of practice. No matter how thin your face is, the result of Ultherapy should be a slight but noticeable lift and tightening of the skin, plus the stimulation of elastin and...
Ultherapy can be used safely with all skin types. Unlike lasers, you do not need to take caution with tanned skin. The ultrasound energy bypasses the more superficial layers of skin, leaving them intact and unharmed.
Yes you can have a repeat treatment in six months but I try to encourage my patients to wait for twelve months as there may still be some small improvement after six while collagen is still produced.
Because Ulthera uses highly focused ultrasound to stimulate collagen under the skin to remodel, it takes a few months to see the full effect. Only one session is necessary. You may wish to repeat it at yearly intervals (think of it as setting back the aging clock) but more frequent than that...
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