Ultherapy comes with no downtime and virtually no side effects for most people. The most common side effects are redness, swelling, tingling, welting and tenderness. These usually resolve within a few hours to a week. It will be important to avoid alcohol and blood thinners before your treatment. We will ask you for your health history before performing this treatment on you, to ensure it is safe for your case. Pregnant women should not undergo an Ultherapy treatment. Ultrasound technology itself has been used medicinally for over 50 years. In fact, it can be used to treat tumours!