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Is it safe to have Ultherapy before isotretinoin?

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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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Dr. Deborah M. Longwill, DO
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Dr. Morgan Rabach, MD
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