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I suggest RF treatment and shock therapy this will really help. Massage is also useful. Best, Dr. Emer.
Nodules/lumps are the most common side effect of Vanquish, but can be easily prevented and treated. BLT Cellutone (made by the same company as Vanquish) is a shock therapy treatment that can help to break up these nodules. Conducting Cellutone immediately after a Vanquish treatment can also dramatically reduce the formation of nodules and can even enhance the results of the Vanquish treatment.
I would try using a Zimmer Z wave for this. This tends to break them up. It is caused by inflammation of the fat at the time of treatment. There might be some scarring now but the Zimmer might help.
painful knots after vanquish is usually caused by fat necrosis. This is treatable with aggressive massage. We also use cellutome made be BTL ( same company that makes vanquish ) which helps break up the knots.
Yes- this is normal and is a sign it is working- would not worry- even small bumps might temporarily occur
Sounds like you had some areas that collected the heat and hardened. We recommend massaging those areas immediately after treatment and continuing until it fully breaks down. I would still massage those areas daily even after 8 months because you should be able to get those areas to soften....
Hi Amy,The procedure should feel like there is a warm blanket hovering over your skin. Use of a numbing agent is unnecessary. Please be sure there is no direct contact with the panel during treatment. If there is, this may be the reason for the burning sensation. I would contact your provi...
Vanquish should have no pain, I absolutely love this treatment and get it done on myself. With anything that causes deep heating of the tissue you can get swelling. I suggest you speak to your physician if you are concerned. Best, Dr. Emer
I start my AB etching patients 1 week after on vanquish and cellutone. You should be able to see the results at this time though if someone is a true vaser 4D contouring specialist. Best, Dr. Emer.
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