I had the Ultherapy treatment on Friday. Had a Korean body massage on Saturday. Can the Ultheraphy area be massaged?

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Can the treated ultherapy area (chin, neck) be massaged after the treatment?

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

The collagen production that occurs as a result of Ultherapy takes up to 3 months to fully run its course. This process will not be impeded by physical manipulation.Enjoy your massage,

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

There is no reason to avoid a facial massage the day after Ultherapy, external ultrasound, treatment for facial or neck tightening.  The ultrasound heats the dermis which stimulates new collagen production.  This stimulus is not interfered by manipulation one day after the procedure.  It might be wise to avoid it the same day if done after the Ultherapy as that might increase the risk of bruising, which is rare from the procedure alone.

Jeffrey W. Hall, MD · Answer

Massage following an Ulthera can certainly be performed. Ulthera treats on two-three levels including the muscle and deep dermis so it may be tender. A treatment to the lower face and under the chin may have a 14,000 Thermal Coagulation Point. When combined with massage, other than Lymphatic massage, there may be increased swelling.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Remember Ultherapy is to induce collagen production and to tighten lax skin.There is no danger in getting a massage but the massage will loosen the skin potentially so I advise against it. Even thoough massaging is to loosen muscle under the skin, you have to go through skin ...

I had the Ultherapy treatment on Friday. Had a Korean body massage on Saturday. Can the Ultheraphy area be massaged?

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Answer: Ultherapy tightens, massage loosens ..

Answer: Ultherapy tightens, massage loosens ..

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I had the Ultherapy treatment on Friday. Had a Korean body massage on Saturday. Can the Ultheraphy area be massaged?

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Answer: Ultherapy tightens, massage loosens ..

Answer: Ultherapy tightens, massage loosens ..

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