Can Ultherapy cause a detached retina?

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I started having floaters in my Left eye 2 weeks After therapy. I still have some pain touching the left side of forehead. I had it done April 21st. I am now having flashing lights. Going back to see my eye Doctor this week. Has there been any other cases reported of Detached retina?

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

There is NO way that Ulthera could cause a retinal detachment if done correctly.  If you did ulthera on top of the eye, you could cause some damage to the eye.  It would be very unusual for anyone to be using the ulthera that close to your eye.  Some people do get some tenderness over the treated areas, but that also is not related to your retinal problem.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy does not cause retinal bleeding or detachment. You should see a retina specialist immediately so that they can treat you. Read the Ultherapy book provided on the link below.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

It is highly unlikely that the Ulthera cause your eye problems. Unless the doctor did Ulthera on top of your eye (which would be very odd and unlikely) there is really no way that serious problems could be caused by it.

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