2 weeks ago I had the ulthera procedure on face and around eyes. Yesterday, due to a back ailment, my ortho doc just prescribed prednisone for 2 weeks. I'm worried that taking this medication will stop the collagen formation I paid a lot of money for. What is your professional opinion? Thanks for all you do!
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There are times that Ultherapy will be more effective in some areas of the face or neck than others. Ultherapy has a high patient satisfaction rating in my NYC practice but that does not mean that every patient receives the amount of lifting they were hoping to achieve. There can be no...
Ultherapy is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, but it should not affect you prior to conceiving. Especially if you're planning on a treatment in the abdomen, it would be more beneficial after pregnancy.
The ultherapy unit treats above the eyebrow to help lift that skin and in turn, help lift the upper eyelid skin. The forehead skin is thicker than the infraorbital skin (below the eyelid) and there may not be much room for the transducer (piece that rests against one's skin). After the...
