After you receive a sodium thiosulfate injection to reverse radiesse, when can you then do other procedures such as Thermage/Ultherapy, and/or lasers, that will touch the same area? Is there a waiting period? Will doing other procedures too soon interfere with the efficacy of sodium thiosulfate to dissolve/disperse the radiesse?
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Answer: Post-Treatment Care: Timing and Considerations for Procedures Following Sodium Thiosulfate Injections
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Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience so openly, I want to start by saying that you're not alone, and your feelings are valid.
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