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Would a Handheld Ultrasound Unit Aid in the Healing After a Face Neck Lift? (photo)

I just had a face / neck lift 1 month ago. I have a hematoma in my neck and lumps, bumps, and raised rake marks on both sides of my face and neck. I'm just wondering if this is normal and if it would benifit me to buy a handheld ultasound massage unit for gentle massage to promote faster healing. Thank you

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Would a Handheld Ultrasound Unit Aid in the Healing After a Face Neck Lift?

I do not recommend that patients use an ultrasound device themselves. When I performed very invasive Face Lifts, some 10-12 years ago, it wasn't uncommon for patients to have lumps and bumps from the trauma caused by tissue dissection and cauterization of the underlying vessels to stop bleeding during the Face Lift. I used a medical grade hand ultrasound to soften these lumps and bumps...but the treatments were performed by me or one of my staff in our office under... more

Face lift irregularities and using ultrasound

Some surgeons really believe in ultrasound speeding up the healing. I haven't seen many results or scientific papers that show that ultrasound really makes a difference in healing. The irregularities I see can be decreased with some conservative steroid injections and some directed pressure dressings.

Philip Young, MD

6 reviews

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ultrasoun Use after Facelift Surgery

Professional ultrasound administration will be beneficial if it is used ASAP and frequently (2-3 times per week) after the surgery. you will see a change within 10-14 days.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

9 reviews

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Ultrasound to hasten swelling

When there is no true answer there are many answers...That is a saying of Confuscius. There are many things proposd to do this. I find none including, ultrasound, lmplatic drainae massage or endermology do very much. It makes you feel good trying to be proactive but Having tried this modality on my patients I see no real difference than being patient

Handheld Ultrasound after Facelift

I would not recommend a hand held ultrasound device for use after a facelift. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Enhancing Healing After Facelifts

One can enhance healing after a facelift by doing regular facial massage and ultrasound therapy. Also, eating a high protein diet with low sodium intake and, of course, tincture of time will allow for maximum wound healing.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

10 reviews

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Ultrasound After Facelift

Based on the picture provided, you have residual ecchymosis (bruising). The first thing I would suggest is that you make sure you aren't taking any aspirin, NSAIDS, vitamin E, fish oil, any exotic supplements, or drinking green tea which can all have some effect on the duration of resolution of this bruise. Can Ultrasound make the healing faster? Not that I am aware of, but it won't be harmful.

Ultrasound to assist healing following a facelift

Ultrasound can be used to help speed up the healing process, but I would not rely on it for a significant increase. It may also be used to relieve pain. Another remedy that I use is injecting the area with 5-Fluorouracil. This can help break down and prevent the formation of the lumps and bumps. This is an off-label use of the medication, so I would ensure your doctor is comfortable with using this medication. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon right away... more

Handle Held Ultrasoud

I doubt if this will help. Tincture of time, maybe six months or so would probably work best. Keep in mind that the healing process will be longer than just one month.

Massage as effective as altrasound

It is probably Quite safe to apply ultrasound energy to your face but its unlikely to make a significant difference. Massage the area gently and be patient. These irregularities will resolve without significant medical intervention.

Thomas Buonassisi, MD

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Vancouver Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Would a Handheld Ultrasound Unit Aid in the Healing After a Face Neck Lift?

Photos do show the residual of a post operative complication of a hematoma. Better yet do in office external ultrasound to have a quicker response. In house therapies can air but in office much better.

Ultrasound to reduce swelling after facelift

I dont believe ultrasound will be of any benefit. As long as the hematoma is small it should resolve over time. Time will give you a better idea of what can/should be done to achieve the result you wish.