Hi I am a 29F 132ibs and have been getting Botox in my TMJ as well as other areas for three years now every three months. My TMJ grinding caused me to have terrible migraines so I have gotten so much relief with it. I tried acupuncture, wearing a night guard and pain relief. I know have jowls and I really want to get rid of them.. I was thinking ultherapy but am open to alternatives to improve my lower face.
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Hello,Initially, you should be so so careful!!!!! HIFU is not used on breasts. HIFU is used for fat melting; when deep tissues are targeted. In our clinic, oftenly, we use the ULTHERA method in order to melt fat in the jowl area. Shorter ultrasound wavelengths are used to stretch the skin. We...
Ultherapy may cause bruising and swelling, which may be more significant if you are on warfarin.
In extreme cases a collection of blood known as a hematoma may form
I would not recommend my patients to proceed with Ultherapy if on warfarin, but if you can accept some bruising that may last for...
Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts the neck, chin and brow, and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. As we age, collagen breaks down, resulting in loss of skin strength and elasticity. For tissue tightening, Ultherapy is ideal for the lower face and neck and we often...
