Will my face go back to normal after Ultherapy?

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I had ultherapy on lower face the day before yesterday...my face looks very asymmetrical now around my cheeks and jawline.. it looks sort of droopy and my cheeks and jawline are now more round. My whole lower face looks more round and puffy. I was told you can get swelling but I'm so scared this may end up permanent.. my smile seems crooked too.. help :(

James Mirabile, MD, FACOG · Answer

Swelling and bruising can be a common occurrence after Ultherapy.  The procedure causes an inflammatory response to the deep underlying tissue which can lead to bruising or swelling.  You should begin to see resolution within a few days and if not I would recommend contacting your Physician for reassurance.  
Best to you and your health!

Manu B. Aggarwal, MD · Answer

Swelling is variable for patients when they have Ultherapy. However, I have found it to be the most in the lower face treatments. The swelling might take a few days to go away. In the meantime, I always have my patients do a light massage to the treated areas. The uneven look you are describing is likely from just doing the lower face and might be more pronounced (versus if you had done the whole face). I would wait through the weekend and then call your provider to discuss your concerns as they know the number of lines that were placed and the locations.

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