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.
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Answer: Aftercare and collagen formation with Ultherapy / Ulthera - Los Angeles
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