Impact of Alcohol on Ulthera Effects?

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I just had an ultherapy procedure late afternoon but during lunch before Ihad a few drinks after work. Does it affect longterm effects of the procedure? Idont have bruising but does having any alco on the day of the procedure impact longterm results for collagen growth? I dont intend to have any alco post procedure, just wondered if having a few before could lessen the effects that im to see in a a few mnths -emphasizing I had drinks before procedure and intend to be fully abstinent now after.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I have had outstanding results with Ultherapy treatments and advise my patients to boost their protein load and take sufficient amounts of Vitamin C to promote collagen formation after Ultherapy.  Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

If you're not concerned about bruising, then there shouldn't be a problem if the night before Ultherapy a person consumed an alcoholic beverage. Bruising can occur rarely with Ultherapy, whether the person imbibed or not, but bruising can increase if alcohol is consumed. 

	If a patient however, is consuming excessive alcohol, in general, they may not derive as great a benefit as a patient who consumes a minimal amount of alcohol as chronic alcohol consumers do not have the best serum protein levels and there may be other issues of metabolism, such as vitamin C depletion which can negate the collagen-producing benefit of Ultherapy.

	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

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Having a drink before Ultherapy may increase the chances of bruising but should not affect the outcome. There are many actual benefits associated with moderate drinking, especially red wine.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not likely that alcohol before the procedure will have deleterious effects or lessen the effect of Ultherapy.

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

Alcohol before or after Ultherapy will not have an adverse effect your results.  Consuming alcohol can increase your risk of bruising so I would recommend avoiding it if that is of concern to you.

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