I'm scheduled to have Ultrashape v3 on my thighs and I'm wondering if it's safe for tattoos. There's essentially no information regarding this online, and my technician assures me it won't be a problem, but about 75% of my legs are covered in tattoos and I'm feeling very apprehensive this procedure could harm them. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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June 15, 2015
Answer: Ultrashape and Tattoo -- There is no Effect
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
UltraShape is a nonsurgical fat-melting treatment with no downtime and no pain. It works by sending ultrasound energy (not thermal energy or heat, which is the technique used by many lasers) to targeted fat within the subcutaneous layer, which lies deep in the skin. There, this ultrasound energy...
Even very lean and athletic people can sometimes have small, resistant pockets of fat, such as those that trouble you on your abdomen and thighs. As long as there is about 2cm of fat in an area that bothers you, UltraShape's ultrasound waves can be used to destroy up to 25% of fat cells in the...
