A well-prepared Ultraformer MPT session is more comfortable and produces better results. The good news: preparation is simple and doesn't require complex restrictions. This guide takes you through the recommendations week by week, day by day.
2 Weeks Before
- Avoid recent fillers: if you got hyaluronic acid, wait at least 2 weeks before Ultraformer MPT.
- No recent Botox: wait 2 weeks for the toxin to stabilize.
- Avoid aggressive peelings: nothing of medium-deep intensity in the previous 2 weeks.
- Suspend isotretinoin (if applicable): need to be off for at least 6 months.
3-5 Days Before
- Stop retinol: 3-5 days before, to reduce skin sensitivity.
- Stop glycolic acid: same as retinol.
- Stop topical vitamin C in high concentration: 3 days before.
- Avoid aspirin: if you take it for cardiovascular reasons, consult your doctor (don't suspend without medical authorization).
- Hydrate well: drink 2-3 liters of water daily.
The Day Before
- Avoid alcohol (worsens post-session inflammation).
- Sleep 7-8 hours minimum.
- Anti-inflammatory diet: rich in omega-3, antioxidants, vitamin C.
- Avoid foods that retain liquids (excess salt).
- Confirm appointment time and complete medical history if first session.
Day of the Session
- Arrive without makeup: with clean and moisturized skin.
- Eat normally: no need to fast.
- 1 hour before: if you tolerate them, paracetamol or ibuprofen helps reduce sensitivity.
- Apply topical anesthesia: the clinic provides it 30-45 minutes before. Some patients arrive with it pre-applied at home.
- Wear comfortable clothes: loose neckline if cervical treatment.
- Plan to stay 60-90 min total at the clinic.
What to Bring
- ID document.
- Recent photos of the area to treat (the clinic also takes their own).
- List of medications you take.
- Available time without rush (don't schedule important meetings immediately after).
- SPF 50+ sunscreen for after the session.
- Optional: cap or hat if you're going outside afterwards.
Medical references
The clinical claims on this page rest on public, verifiable sources. They are cited so you can check them, not as an endorsement of this practice by those organisations.
- Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2025) — systematic review of HIFU in skin tightening and body contouring
- Lasers in Medical Science (2020) — systematic review and meta-analysis of HIFU safety and efficacy for face and neck
- American Academy of Dermatology — wrinkles and treatment options
- INVIMA — medical device registration in Colombia
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Should I avoid sun before?
Yes. 7 days without intense sun. Use SPF 50+. Burned skin can't be treated.
Can I take ibuprofen?
Yes, 1 hour before. Avoid aspirin 5 days before.
Products to avoid?
Stop retinol, glycolic acid, vitamin C 3-5 days before. No peelings 2 weeks before.