This study will compare the effectiveness of two pain medications for reducing discomfort during an Ultherapy treatment.
This trial is a prospective, single-site, double-blinded, randomized trial. All study subjects will receive a full face and neck Ultherapy treatment. Subjects will be randomized to receive one of two pain medications prior to treatment. Each subject will be asked to rate the level of discomfort during the Ultherapy treatment. All study subjects will be followed for 90 days following treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
20
One (1) tablet 800 mg Advil one hour prior to treatment.
One (1) tablet 10/500 mg of Lortab one hour prior to treatment.
Focused ultrasound energy delivered below the surface of the skin
Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Treatment discomfort
The validated NRS scale will be used to measure average pain scores reported by subject during treatment.
Time frame: During treatment
Improvement in skin laxity
Improvement in overall lifting and tightening of skin as determined by a masked, qualitative assessment of photographs.
Time frame: 90 days following treatment
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