How long will my mouth droop after the ultherapy treatment?

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I had the ultherapy done and the right side of my mouth now droops when I talk and smile. I had a facelift 20 years ago so could my nerves have moved? If the ultherapy hit the nerve could this be permanent? If temporary how long will this last? I look like I've had a stroke or have Bell's palsy.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your experience.  Be assured that this is likely to be a temporary phenomenon.  The duration of effect of these types of changes is typically similar to the duration of effect of Botox injections.  You may wish to both discuss this with your treating physician as well as contact the medical Director for the company.  Hang in there.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is not a common occurrence after Ultherapy and should be discussed with your physician.  Often in surgery (although this is not surgery) the nerve is rarely damaged but only irritated and this can take 3-6 months to improve.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

Drooping of the mouth is not a normal occurrence after Ultherapy. In all the treatments that I have done, I have never seen this happen either. I would schedule a follow up with your treatment provider ASAP for an evaluation. Best of luck.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Drooping of the corner of the mouth is unlikely and rare after Ultherapy. I recommend that you take NSAIDs as antiinflammatory medication.Consider seeing your treating physician for guidance immediately. He/she may want to consider treating you for a few days with oral steroids. I have been performing Ultherapy for years and have never seen this happen. I have seen temporary numbness at the corners of the mouth which goes away after a week. Read the Ultherapy book on the link below.

How long will my mouth droop after the ultherapy treatment?

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Answer: Drooping of the mouth is unlikely and rare after Ultherapy

Answer: Drooping of the mouth is unlikely and rare after Ultherapy

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How long will my mouth droop after the ultherapy treatment?

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Answer: Drooping of the mouth is unlikely and rare after Ultherapy

Answer: Drooping of the mouth is unlikely and rare after Ultherapy

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