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Is it safe to have Ultherapy before isotretinoin?

1305anonJan 24, 2020
Hi. I can’t seem to find an answer to this anywhere...Will I have any problems other than maybe slightly slower results if I get a little Ultherapy on my lower face/neck before starting isotretinoin? Thank you!

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Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD

Short term risks are skin burn & nerve inflammation leading to problems with facial expression. Long terms risks are unintended loss of fat in the face & nerve damage leading to muscle paralysis. Visit a trusted practitioner in your area to know more about the treatment.

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In order to tighten and firm your skin, I would suggest combining Secret RF with Fraxel. You can then have a PDO thread lift after those treatments. Ultherapy is more commonly used around the jaw line, and even then, requires several painful sessions to achieve any kind of result.

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Ultherapy is a non-invasive and safe procedure that lifts and rejuvenates your skin without the use of fillers or surgery. You can have a laser treatment on your jowls after your jaw surgery. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these...

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