Several comments mention that the amount of heat used in this procedure is very high – what are the chances of things going wrong? I am actively looking to shortlist a doctor for early jowling and lower neck, any tips/ shortlisting criteria would be great.
October 22, 2015
Answer: Facial nerve and ThermiTight Thank you for the important question. The facial nerve, specifically the marginal branch that controls the corner of the mouth, is in the area that is heated with ThermiTight when the jawline and jowls are treated. Careful attention to the anatomy, placement of the heat evenly and slowly, and observation of the patient's face and sensation are the best way to monitor this nerve. No sharp instruments are used and nothing is cut. Risk is very low.
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October 22, 2015
Answer: Facial nerve and ThermiTight Thank you for the important question. The facial nerve, specifically the marginal branch that controls the corner of the mouth, is in the area that is heated with ThermiTight when the jawline and jowls are treated. Careful attention to the anatomy, placement of the heat evenly and slowly, and observation of the patient's face and sensation are the best way to monitor this nerve. No sharp instruments are used and nothing is cut. Risk is very low.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: ThermiTight Protecting the facial nerve is an important consideration during the ThermiTight procedure. There are several ways to minimize the risk of nerve injury. The most commonly employed method involves having knowledge of the anatomy and location of the nerve so that the treatment avoids these areas. This means staying approximately 1cm away from the marionette smile lines at all times during the procedure, treating parallel to the nerve itself, and ensuring that the target temperature is not excessive. If there have been previous surgical procedures performed in the area that may have rearranged or altered the natural anatomy, then a nerve stimulator can be used to determine the exact location of the nerve. However, despite all appropriate precautions, the nerve can potentially still be damaged. This damage is temporary and 100% function is typically restored in about 6-8 weeks with no lasting side effects.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: ThermiTight Protecting the facial nerve is an important consideration during the ThermiTight procedure. There are several ways to minimize the risk of nerve injury. The most commonly employed method involves having knowledge of the anatomy and location of the nerve so that the treatment avoids these areas. This means staying approximately 1cm away from the marionette smile lines at all times during the procedure, treating parallel to the nerve itself, and ensuring that the target temperature is not excessive. If there have been previous surgical procedures performed in the area that may have rearranged or altered the natural anatomy, then a nerve stimulator can be used to determine the exact location of the nerve. However, despite all appropriate precautions, the nerve can potentially still be damaged. This damage is temporary and 100% function is typically restored in about 6-8 weeks with no lasting side effects.
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