Is It Okay to Use Retinoids Before and After Ultherapy?

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Will it alter the results? Is it okay to use retinoids immediately after ultherapy?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

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.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

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.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

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