RF after Ultherapy. Would it enhance results or have any negative effects?

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I wanted to know your thoughts on having an RF treatment after having Ultherapy. Would it enhance results or have any negative affects? I only had my forehead and jowls treated with Ultherapy. I am interested in having a series of RF treatments with the thermismooth device for my full face and neck. It will cover the areas where Ultherapy was performed. I want to make sure I don't negate any benefits of the Ultherapy. Thanks in advance.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

Without more information it is impossible to determine whether you are likely to experience clinically significant improvement from RF treatment.  While this may enhance your ultherqpy outcome (and certainly won't hurt your Ultherapy results), you should ask your physician what you may or may not experience after RF treatment.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

I have not seen, nor heard, of any problems treating the face and neck with Ultherapy and then waiting six months to treat the same area with external radiofrequency (ThermiSmooth or Pelleve).  The six months allows for the skin tightening to occur before performing a second treatment on the same area. Increased collagen production has been proven to occur for at least six months after the treatment. An exception would be to use the ThermiSmooth on the same area if the 1.5 mm transducer is not used in Ultherapy. If the 3mm. and 4.5 mm. transducers are used, their energy would be deeper than the heat delivered by the ThermiSmooth, so ThermiSmooth could be used to treat the crepy texture of the skin the same day as Ultherapy treats the deeper tissue planes for skin tightening.                                                                            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.

James Chan, MD · Answer

Adding RF to ultherapy can help increase collagen in your skin and is a good idea.There is no downside to doing both.We often combine treatment modalities to achieve the best results.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

we often combine treatments to get more lifting/improvement.  This is something you should do.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.There are some new devices but they are not time tested like Ultherapy. I would wait 90 days to 6 months before you sign up for another skin tightening procedure over the SAME areas. You could get treated in different areas on the same day. Ultherapy is FDA cleared to treat laxity of the skin in the lower face, jowls and neck.Read the Ultherapy ebook on the link below. BestDr. Karamanoukian

RF after Ultherapy. Would it enhance results or have any negative effects?

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Answer: RF After Ultherapy -- GREAT IDEA!

Answer: RF After Ultherapy -- GREAT IDEA!

Answer: Timing of RF therapy after Ultherapy - wait 3 to 6 months

Answer: Timing of RF therapy after Ultherapy - wait 3 to 6 months

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