Can I go out & lay in the sun after getting ultherapy treatment?

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Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

If the skin does not show sensitivity or redness after Ultherapy treatment, there should be little effect on results from sun exposure. BUT, sun exposure is known to age skin, lead to laxity, and cause lines and creases.SO, why would you spend your hard-earned money on Ultherapy to rejuvenate the skin, then want to lay out in the sun????Sometimes, a little self-tanner goes a long way!

Lorrie Klein, MD · Answer

As a dermatologist, I have to advise that no tan is a safe tan.  While the results of Ultherapy won't be affected by sun exposure nor will it make you more likely to burn, if you care about your looks enough to have Ultherapy done, why damage and age your skin by tanning it?  Skin cancer is also a risk of tanning.

Joel Schlessinger, MD · Answer

While sun exposure may feel good, it isn't a good idea after any procedure as it causes collagen, the building block of your skin, to decrease.  This, in turn, leads to wrinkles.  So it may actually reverse all the good things that the Ultherapy is trying to do.  But, if you wish, you can spray tan if that is acceptable as that is perfectly fine.  Good luck!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would not recommend exposing the area treated by Ultherapy to the sun for about 3 days.  If you went in the sun during this time, you should use sunscreen and keep the treated area in the shade.

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

It is not recommended. Any treatment to the skin makes your skin more sun sensitive. I would recommend a good sunscreen to protect your skin anytime you will have sun exposure.

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