If Welts Occurred After an Ulthera Treatment, Will the Treatment Still Work?

October 15, 2011
Asked By:bnatural

I had a full-face Ulthera treatment yesterday. I developed welting in my cheek area after the treatment. The welts subsided a bit by this morning, but are still palpable. I had two passes for the treatment - the 1st pass was performed at a deep level, the 2nd pass was performed at a more superficial level. Does the more superficial pass have the potential to cause welting or is this indicative of a poorly executed treatment? If poorly executed, will the treatment still be effective? Thank you!

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August 11, 2015

Answer: Skin welts should not affect results from Ulthera

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August 11, 2015

Answer: Skin welts should not affect results from Ulthera

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January 2, 2012

Answer: Ulthera is effective despite seeing an occasional welt

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January 2, 2012

Answer: Ulthera is effective despite seeing an occasional welt

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April 1, 2015

Answer: Welting after Ultherapy is uncommon

April 1, 2015

Answer: Welting after Ultherapy is uncommon

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