I have had 2 previous blood clots/PEs both were provoked (knee surgery and immobilization for one and pregnancy, immobilization and c-section for the other). I've been tested for every known clotting disorder and all negative. Are these procedures safe? Is there something I can do to safeguard myself?
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Ultrashape / Velashape Safety
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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...
There is no harm in having to spread treatments farther than the 2 weeks apart. THe fat is being destroyed reguardless of the time in between treatments. Generally we suggest doing a series of 3 treatments closer together to ensure a faster end result.