I Just Had Ulthera Done on the Lower Half of my Face Starting from Under my Cheekbones. I Know I Am Swollen a Little?

Question

I am worried that my jaw area will plump so my cheekbones will not be as prominent as they were before. Does skin tightening also mean plumper in 3 months time?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Minor swelling will subside after Ultherapy and collagen formation and stimulation will begin to form for a period of about 90 days after treatment. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

There may be lifting of the sagging skin and fat into the prior position plumping up the hollowness of some patients' cheeks but it is not from the significant new collagen growth. The new collagen helps tighten and lift, not fill out depressions. Swelling in the lower face will go away usually quickly, in a few days at the latest.

	The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

Ultherapy does cause swelling.  This is short live and should resolve within a day.  Ultherapy will lift and tighten but will not plump up the tissue.  Your cheek bone region should remain the same.  The overall result will be seen in two to three months.

Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS · Answer

No, I have done 120 or so Ultherapy cases and I see tightening, but not increased fullness.  I don't think that you need to be worried about this.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling after Ultherapy is transient and this will not change the volume configuration of your upper to lower face that much. In fact, once the swelling dissipates (24 hours), and the laxity of the skin improvves via skin tightening over 6 months, your cheekbones will be more accentuated and highlighted.

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I Just Had Ulthera Done on the Lower Half of my Face Starting from Under my Cheekbones. I Know I Am Swollen a Little?

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Answer: Fullness after Ultherapy

Answer: Fullness after Ultherapy

Answer: Swelling after Ultherapy is transient

Answer: Swelling after Ultherapy is transient

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