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Are there any risks with Profound RF?

Are there any risk with profound RF. There has been controversy with ultherapy melting facial fat and causing facial trophy...is this a risk with profound? Can i get this procedure done if i have small metal wire inside my face from past reconstruction work?

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Dr. Andrew Kornstein, MD, FACS
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Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Asymmetrical U,It is difficult to answer your question without a photo or better yet an in person examination.  For the most part, if you do have the "S" word skin (sagging) then either Profound or Ultherapy are great safe and effective device non-surgical treatments to address your concerns....

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Hi Eric,Depending on what kind of filler and where your filler was placed, it is possible that the heat from your Profound RF treatment may have caused some loss of the filler volume which would lead to the effect that you are noticing.  I do not believe that the skin "stretches" from the ...

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Hi Cynj, Profound RF is a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for tightening and lifting the skin of the face and neck, including the jawline and wrinkles.  The swelling is maximum about 48 hours after the treatment and resolves by 5 to 7 days.  You may apply concealer make-up by day 4 o...

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Profound RF is a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for tightening and lifting the skin of the face and neck, including the jawline and wrinkles.  The swelling is maximum about 48 hours after the treatment and resolves by 5 to 7 days.  You may apply concealer make-up by day 4 or 5 to h...

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