Are IPL Photofacials and Microdermabrasion Safe Following an Ulthera Treatment?

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And if so, how long should I wait to receive these treatments? I'm worried that they might undo the effects of my full face and neck Ulthera treatment, which I got two weeks ago.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The skin is slightly red and sensitized after Ulthera, so I would wait about one week before undergoing microdermabrasion. However, we employ MelaPeels about one week after and have found excellent results using that method. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi BM,

	IPL and Microdermabrasion are safe following Ultherapy.  They will not have any effect on what Ulthera has done for you.

	Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Patients can have chemical peels or microdermabrasion and laser treatments or IPL a week after Ultherapy.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

IPL, microdermabrasion and Ulthera treatments all complement each other.  There is no problem having IPL and microdermabrasion now.

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

IPL and microdermabrasion could be done same day as Ulthera..  If so, I recommend IPL be done first followed by microdermabrasion, then Ulthera.

Are IPL Photofacials and Microdermabrasion Safe Following an Ulthera Treatment?

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