I have discord lupus, I would like to try Ultherapy. Should I be concerned about the treatment activating my lupus?

Thank you for your question.I have done hundreds of Ultherapy procedures and have never used lidocaine.Lidocaine is absorbed within 12 hours and therefore there SHOULD NOT be residual numbness.Contact your provider. He/she may consider treating you with steroids to help reverse any potential...

Thank you for your thoughtful question.It could, theoretically, but it would be an off label use of this device. Ultherapy is not FDA cleared for this indication. Read the Ultherapy book on the link below. Best,Dr Karamanoukian

Ultherapy treatments should not have any affect on your dental implants.  It can be said, however, that you may experience a temporary increase in sensitivity when receiving the ultrasound directly over the implants.  Be sure to notify your Ultherapist for the best possible treatment.

Not sure why you would even want to do Ulthera if you plan to keep that much facial hair.  You have a very thin face and would probably benefit more from filling than Ulthera.  

Ultherapy works by heating collagen in and under the skin.  Heating collagen "shrinks" collagen and results in lifting.  It is FDA approved for lifting the brow, lifting the jaw and has been used "off label" to lift the breasts, the knees, the elbows and even the buttocks. There is...

I would recommend that you consider Ultherapy when you start to notice the signs of aging return.  Every year would be ideal to maintain a youthful appearance and even build on the previous treatments.  Ulthera stimulates collagen formation, something we all lose with the aging process...