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Ulthera recommends avoiding ice to the treated area when possible because Ultherapy works by triggering inflammation, thereby creating new collagen. However, using ice for a few minutes once or twice will not alter your result, but should be minimized.
Yes, this should be fine. It can take 6-12 weeks to see results with Ultherapy. I recommend following up with your Doctor for after care. Keep in mind, a combination approach would give the most improvement. I recommend Ultherapy with RF treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP or sculptra to get increased collagen, tightening and improve skin tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Icing for several minutes throughout waking hours day of and day after the procedure feels good and wont affect the outcome and tightening should start to become apparent eight weeks post treatment.
Yes, this will be fine, application of ice and the use of paracetamol will not alter inflammation in the scheme of things. Ice 5 minutes per hour every hour for 1-2 days whilst you are awake. The use of panadol can also help as this is not a NSAID. Keep well, and be patient, results are maximal at 12- 16 weeks. Dr Isobel Walker. Brisbane. Australia.
Ultherapy can be variably uncomfortable depending on your sensitivity but is no where close to laser treatment. I think injections of Demerol or Toradal prior to the procedure are a bit of overkill but don't really object to it. I really don't want my patients to be uncomfortable so...
Short answer - no, this is not normal. Please consult your Specialist Ultherapy physician. The cause is more than likely neuropraxia at this time frame- temporary damage to your nerves. If you had your forehead treated, a sensory nerve such as the supraorbital or supratrochlear nerve may have...
Ultherapy is not a great option for bulging around the corners of the mouth. Fillers may offer you better results.You are a good candidate in general for Ultherapy due to your age as we have more collagen to stimulate the younger we are. Ultherapy may work for preventation for you, so in tha...