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UltraMist
Primary Care & Urgent Care in Tacoma, WA
If you have an infected, painful, or nonhealing wound, consider innovative UltraMIST® treatment at Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center in Tacoma, Washington. The experienced medical team offers this technology to maximize healing for people of all ages. To learn more, schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.
UltraMist FAQ's
What is UltraMIST?
UltraMIST uses advanced technology as a first line of defense for wound care. It initiates wound healing using safe ultrasound energy.
The UltraMIST system delivers targeted energy to the treatment site using a saline mist that supports optimal healing. However, there’s no contact between the ultrasound device and your wound.
What are the benefits of UltraMIST technology?
The benefits of trying UltraMIST for wound healing at Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center include:
- Effective results
- Painless treatment
- Better healing
- Fast treatment times
- No pain or downtime
- Contactless procedure
- Natural healing support
- Improved blood flow
- Enhanced cell activation
- Reduced inflammation
- Less infected tissue
UltraMIST treatment only takes less than 20 minutes.
Which conditions can UltraMIST help treat?
UltraMIST can treat the following wounds:
- Acute wounds
- Chronic (long-lasting) wounds
- Nonhealing wounds
- Typical wounds
- Skin grafts
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Deep pressure wounds
- Venous leg ulcers
- Post-surgical wounds
- Infected wounds
- Slow-healing burns
However, UltraMIST treatment is not designed for cancerous lesions, wounds over implanted devices, or tissue covering a pregnant uterus.
What can I expect during UltraMIST treatment?
During UltraMIST treatment at Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center, you can relax comfortably while your provider removes any bandages. They hold an ultrasound transducer over your wound and emit ultrasound energy and mist into the area.
UltraMIST is a relaxing experience. Your specialist can reapply any dressings if necessary.
What happens after UltraMIST treatment?
After treatment, your wound specialist reviews home care instructions to support your healing and reduce your risk of complications. Keep your wound clean between UltraMIST treatment sessions.
You might receive additional wound care treatments in addition to UltraMIST. Call the Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center office if you notice signs of an infection, such as:
- Redness
- Warmth
- Pain
- Oozing
- Pus
Over time, you’ll notice healing improvements. You might need UltraMIST treatments several times weekly to optimize the results.
Maximize your outcome by eating a balanced diet, taking supplements if asked to, staying active, and getting plenty of sleep. It’s also helpful to minimize stress and avoid smoking.
Schedule a wound care evaluation at the Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center by phone or request one online today to learn more about UltraMIST and whether it’s right for you.