Contraindications
The Ulthera® is not recommended in patients with:
• Open wounds or lesions on the treatment areas
• Severe or cystic acne on the treatment areas
• Pacemakers and electronic device implants
• Pregnancy or breast feeding women
• Seizures
• A hemorrhagic disorder or hemostatic dysfunction
• Local skin disease
• Herpes simplex
• Autoimmune disease
• Diabetes (Patients should tell the physician before doing the energy treatment)
• Epilepsy
• Bell’s palsy
The energy should be avoided during treatment at:
• Thyroid gland, thyroid cartilage, and trachea
• Major vessels
• Breast tissue or breast implant
• Metal stents in the treatment area