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My Face Got Burn from Ultherapy - New York

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Hi everyone, I had ultherapy yesterday so now my...

milindaApril 24, 2012
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Hi everyone, I had ultherapy yesterday so now my skin berned and getting worth this morning on around the part jaw nack and check both side, it is normal?

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maria51va
April 24, 2012
Wow, Milinda - my face didn't look like that at all - you can actually see the tracks the machine made as you were treated. I think I'd go back to your doctor & have him/her look at you - so sorry you had this response!
Megan P
April 24, 2012

I think maria51va's advice is good - better to have your doctor check it & be safe. If for any reason you absolutely can not make it in you are always welcome to post your question & pictures in our Q&A section. The board certified doctors who volunteer on here can share their opinions with you that way.

Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

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Andy Castillo
April 25, 2012

Oh wow, milinda -- no, that doesn't look normal. This particular procedure IS dependent on having a good treatment provider. Is this so

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pisces20chick
April 28, 2012
I had tracks with my on cheeks and neck, not as obvious as yours, but your skin is fairer. I went back to Dr. and he gave me a steroid cream. I still have the marks now. The neck burn has turned black and is very obvious. A side effect ...
milinda
May 1, 2012
Thank you everyone for all comments, my skin get better a little bit but still can see red skin on both side of my face, I went back to Doctor to day, hopefully we can get back to work on it. I need my skin back to be normal.
Megan P
May 1, 2012

I'm glad you have see a bit of improvement. Please keep us updated on how you are doing. Also, remember it never hurts to get a second opinion, so to be on the safe side you may want to consider going to a second doctor to hear their thoughts.

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I have update photos after one week and day 11,my...

milindaMay 3, 2012
I have update photos after one week and day 11,my face still healing and scar.

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milinda
May 3, 2012
To Dr. Samlaska, he didn't use much jel on my face. I remember I asked him but I said the jel doesn't impotent, that's problem we need to know what kind of machine did he use on my face?
Doctor Samlaska
May 3, 2012
Yes, Milinda. Please ask him what machine was used for the treatment. How are you doing? Please try to keep the wound sites moist during healing. You can use a topical antibiotic or even something like Vaseline. This should help decrease scarring. Just a suggestion.
wasteoftime
May 9, 2012
I had th procedure done today and as they were almost done- the machine malfunctioned n my face and seems to have burned me. My dr applied a cortisone shot to the welt and covered with a bandaid. I am going back tomorrow AM.. I am beyond upset. They said this has never happened before and will do everything to repair whatever damage has occurred. How can this happen?
Roth
May 9, 2012
Wow !! Sounds like some compensation should come from the Ultherapy company!
wasteoftime
May 10, 2012
thanks Roth.. I will post a follow up tomorrow.. I would NEVER have this done again. The pain around the jaw was unbearable!
wasteoftime
May 16, 2012
just an update,, a week tomorrow. ben applying a topical burn cream- keeping moist. seems that the machine had an error? my Dr has ben doing this procedure for 2+ years over 200 treatments and I am the first 'error" . Not that that makes me feel any better. he has promised to treat until no mark remains. This was a very negative experience for me. I had no ida how painful it would b.
milinda
May 3, 2012
Thank you for your suggestion Dr. Samlasks, I'm apply some Topicort and aqaupor togerther but sometime I feel aqaupor make my skin get itchy especially on the healing area they are redness so today just stop to using that cream on them.
Megan P
May 3, 2012

I'm glad to read your update, and that you are seeing some healing. We would love to see your updated pictures. You can click here to see instructions from our Help Section on how to upload them if you are unsure.

Megan P
May 4, 2012

Glad you got the pictures up. :)

Yeah, I can definitely see where the burnt skin divots in, ouch. :( Has the office who performed this been able to tell you for certain what type of machine they used?

Please keep us posted on how you are doing & what you continue to find out.

Sending you a hug & hoping its feeling at least a bit better today!

milinda
May 4, 2012
I just know only it's ultherapy machine but I don't what's typ and what's company.
Megan P
May 4, 2012

I would definitely encourage you to ask them the specifics on it, especially after Dr. Samlaska & Dr. Werschler thought it might be Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) that was used on you, and not Ulthera.

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