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Excellent question. I advise patients to boost collagen formation before and after Ulthera and would advise you to begin Retin A, RR Complex, Melarase creams around the treatment. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
Ultherapy tightens deeper facial tissues such as the connective tissue, SMAS, and the dermis by making the connective tissue contract and producing more collagen in the derms. Retinoids, although affecting the dermis, by stimulating more collagen production, does not interfere with the use of Ultherapy, in fact, it can be helpful. 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.
Ulthera uses microfucused ultrasound that targets a deeper layer than skin products applied externally so there shoud be no reason ot to resume using them within a day or two. Another product we recommend after Ultherapy is TNS from SkinMedica.
I recommend the use of retinoids in the form of Retinoid Repair cream before and after Ultherapy. RR Retinoid Repair Cream from Kare Skin is a great product.
It is fine to use retinoids when having Ultherapy treatment. You can continue your regular daily routine. Ultherapy works with focused ultrasound in the layers deep under the skin to create tightening. Therefore, topical treatment for your regular skin maintenance is fine.
I have only had one patient since 2011 in whom I stopped after 10 lines of treatment and interesting, she was a physician. However, everyone else has had minimal discomfort with Ultherapy. I recommend conscious sedation if you are that sensitive and if you are that sensitive to pain and have...
Ultherapy costs vary but you are paying for experience - those of us that have done it for 3 or more years have learned what vectors to use, what is appropriate for which patient, how to minimize pain and discomfort during the procedure and technique to minimize bruising and also to maximize...
Pain thresholds differ greatly in patients so that the pain received from heat generated in the dermis and connective tissue from Ultherapy will feel very different in each individual. Yet, the dermal and connective tissues from person to person are similar so the absorption of energy should be...