I had Ultherapy a few days ago. I have been taking omega-3-rich fish oil supplements for a few months, as well as ubiquinol (CoQ10), green tea, and magnesium, all of which are said to have some anti-inflammatory effects. I realize no studies have been done on their effects on Ultherapy results, but in your opinion, should I discontinue taking these supplements in the next 6 months, to avoid potentially decreasing Ultherapy's lifting/ tightening effects? Thanks very much.
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I prefer to do Ultherapy after there is evidence that the treatment can help improve a situation that already exists, rather than treating before the condition occurs. It's not an inexpensive treatment, there is some degree of discomfort, and although very safe, there are risks and I would...
Hi Beachywaves, Ultherapy can be used on the upper lip. We are finding that Ulthera helps with "smoker's lines", those troublesome vertical upper lip lines. In addition, we are seeing eversion of the lip (turning upward), and shortening of the distance between the nose and lip...
