I am considering ultherapy for laxity and jowels on my neck and lower face. I have heard it is painful. Do doctors typically offer a local anesthetic to help with the pain during treatment? I
March 21, 2021
Answer: Is local anesthesia used for Ultherapy? While local anesthesia could be used for Ultherapy, I have never found this to be necessary for any patient I have treated. There are different pain management techniques that can be used for the treatment though. Some doctors may use nerve blocks, some may use topical anesthesia, and others may use oral medications. Some combination of these may also be used. I have found using topical anesthesia with oral medications of valium, motrin and hydrocodone works well. One other reason that local anesthesia may not be recommended for Ultherapy is that the injection of the fluid can alter the thickness of the tissue and this could affect the depth of penetration of the ultrasound. If the ultrasound does not reach the correct depth, it is possible it would be less effective.
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March 21, 2021
Answer: Is local anesthesia used for Ultherapy? While local anesthesia could be used for Ultherapy, I have never found this to be necessary for any patient I have treated. There are different pain management techniques that can be used for the treatment though. Some doctors may use nerve blocks, some may use topical anesthesia, and others may use oral medications. Some combination of these may also be used. I have found using topical anesthesia with oral medications of valium, motrin and hydrocodone works well. One other reason that local anesthesia may not be recommended for Ultherapy is that the injection of the fluid can alter the thickness of the tissue and this could affect the depth of penetration of the ultrasound. If the ultrasound does not reach the correct depth, it is possible it would be less effective.
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May 21, 2021
Answer: Local Anesthetic for Ultherapy Hi,You are right that Ultherapy can be a bit uncomfortable for some patients. We tailor the pre Ultherapy treatment to individually minimize any pain. Often, we will use small amounts of dilute anesthetic over the most tender areas so that patients are comfortable and happy.Warmly,Dr. Liu
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May 21, 2021
Answer: Local Anesthetic for Ultherapy Hi,You are right that Ultherapy can be a bit uncomfortable for some patients. We tailor the pre Ultherapy treatment to individually minimize any pain. Often, we will use small amounts of dilute anesthetic over the most tender areas so that patients are comfortable and happy.Warmly,Dr. Liu
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