I had ultherapy 2 days ago on lower face (from under cheekbones to upper neck) and I did not bruise at all and swelling is very minimal with no tenderness on cheeks. I had a little over 600 lines total. Will my results still be as good as someone who bruised and swelled for days? Thanks.
September 1, 2015
Answer: Bruising and significant swelling is not needed for good lifting of facial sagging with Ultherapy
Bruising is rare and is definitely not a prerequisite for a good result with Ultherapy for facial lifting. Swelling does occur in some patients more than others, but to-date there is no scientifically proven approved concept that significant swelling is needed for a good result with ultherapy. Many of my patients who did receive a very good result from Ulthreapy did not have significant swelling. The use of the superficial 1.5mm. deep transducer may help tighten fine lines but may cause more swellling.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Bruising and significant swelling is not needed for good lifting of facial sagging with Ultherapy
Bruising is rare and is definitely not a prerequisite for a good result with Ultherapy for facial lifting. Swelling does occur in some patients more than others, but to-date there is no scientifically proven approved concept that significant swelling is needed for a good result with ultherapy. Many of my patients who did receive a very good result from Ulthreapy did not have significant swelling. The use of the superficial 1.5mm. deep transducer may help tighten fine lines but may cause more swellling.
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May 29, 2013
Answer: Ulthera results not dependent on swelling or bruising
Although there is inherent variability in response to nonsurgical treatments such as Ultherapy, I have not noticed any correlation to swelling or bruising as it relates to long-term results. It relates more to the skin's ability to rebuild collagen, which diminishes with age. With 600 lines it sounds like you had a thorough treatment.
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May 29, 2013
Answer: Ulthera results not dependent on swelling or bruising
Although there is inherent variability in response to nonsurgical treatments such as Ultherapy, I have not noticed any correlation to swelling or bruising as it relates to long-term results. It relates more to the skin's ability to rebuild collagen, which diminishes with age. With 600 lines it sounds like you had a thorough treatment.
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