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I have been a victim of Trigeminal neuralgia for about 20 years. Is it a good idea for me to have Ultherapy?

LorirtAug 1, 2014
Hi, I have been a victim of Trigeminal neuralgia for about 20 years. About 10 years ago I had a procedure done called Gamma Knife. And it has helped me as I am pain free. My question is I am now 60 and would like to have Ultherapy performed. Is this a good idea? Will it aggravate the trigeminal nerve (5th Cranial Nerve)? Has their been any research done? Thanks

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Aug 3, 2014
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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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