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Ultherapy® PRE & POST TREATMENT INFORMATION

Ultherapy® Pre-Treatment Instructions

  • Gently wash the treatment area with a mild cleanser.
  • Do not apply any creams, lotions, foundation, powder or other products prior to treatment.
  • Take 800mg Ibuprofen or 1000mg Acetaminophen 30min prior to treatment

Ultherapy® Post-Treatment Instructions

  • Skin effects can begin to be seen within a few days of treatment.
  • Optimal results will take 2-3 months.
  • Significant weight loss can impact results.

For best results:

  • Stay hydrated
  • Use SPF 30+ with Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide daily.
  • Follow a good skin care regimen
  • Significant fluctuations in weight may impact results

For the next 24-48 hours AVOID:

  • Use of Retin-A or similar products that could cause skin irritation
  • Taking Advil (ibuprofen)
  • Use of ice on the treatment area

Some treatments may be performed on the same day. Once complete, AVOID any additional procedures to the treatment area (including cosmetic treatments) for 2 weeks.

After treatment, slight redness, swelling, tenderness, tingling or numbness and occasionally bruising in the treatment area is normal and can persist for 14 days on average.

  • Take Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed for pain
  • Apply Vitamin E or Aloe Vera to help soothe and calm the treatment area
  • Hydrocortisone cream can be applied to decrease itch
  • If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, call the clinic to speak with a medical professional
  • If symptoms worsen or you are experiencing symptoms other than the ones listed above, call the clinic to speak with a medical professional. If it is outside of normal business hours, please call Ideal Image’s After-Hours Medical Helpline at 913.676.7341 to be connected with an on-call medical professional.

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