One day after the procedure, I had some tenderness to the touch in a jaw area that is better today. No bruising or swelling. Yesterday afternoon though I started to have a weird feeling, and it's spreading to more areas today. If I scratch my forehead in a specific place I feel a weird sensation at the top of my head, as if I feel the nerve. Today I also have it in my jaw area, if I move a skin in one place I feel it in another. Is it the "tingling" feeling that is described as a side effect?
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Thank you for your question and photo. Your skin will feel sore to touch after treatment for the next week. Swelling and soreness means inflammation which means the treatment is working. The lines are transient and will pass. You have had an aggressive treatment and will...
Ulthera provides coagulation at 4.5, 3, and 1.5mm. The first 2 depths are below the dermis and in the sub Q fat layer. These will cause fat loss. The only way the jawlines and submental areas improve is because of fat loss, not just skin tightening. It is actually desirable in these areas but ...
Thank you for your question! There should be no problem if you use cortisone cream on the area treated. However, I do think it is best to follow up with your clinician as they will be more aware of your needs. All the best!
