I have had a few flair ups in 2 specific locations on my chin before of cystic acne where my dermatologist gave me a cortisone shot to clear it up. It happens if I'm under a lot of stress and hasn't occurred in almost a year. I'm concerned that since my body has had a history of it that Ultherapy would "awaken" it in other areas and that would be awful under my chin or jawline. I'm of East Indian skin tone and color so scaring/hyper pigmentation from chin/neck lipo is a concern.
July 15, 2013
Answer: Ultherapy in Patients With Cystic Acne
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July 15, 2013
Answer: Ultherapy in Patients With Cystic Acne
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Answer: Ultherapy and Acne Hello and thank you for your question! We have not had any patients complain of increased acne or flare up of acne after Ultherapy. There can always be possible reactions to anything, however, it is not currently flared up and doesn't happen often, I would not be concerned. Also, an important point to make is that we don't actually treat the chin with the 3.0 or the 4.5mm. The treatment starts about 2.5 cm outside of the lip line due to the mental foramen that exists in that area. However, If you are getting the 1.5 mm transducer as part of the treatment, your provider may pass under the lower lip with that applicator. Please feel free to call our office with questions or for a complementary consultation. Best, Dr. Grant Stevens
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Answer: Ultherapy and Acne Hello and thank you for your question! We have not had any patients complain of increased acne or flare up of acne after Ultherapy. There can always be possible reactions to anything, however, it is not currently flared up and doesn't happen often, I would not be concerned. Also, an important point to make is that we don't actually treat the chin with the 3.0 or the 4.5mm. The treatment starts about 2.5 cm outside of the lip line due to the mental foramen that exists in that area. However, If you are getting the 1.5 mm transducer as part of the treatment, your provider may pass under the lower lip with that applicator. Please feel free to call our office with questions or for a complementary consultation. Best, Dr. Grant Stevens
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