What percentage of the time is a nerve hit during an Ulthera treatment?

May 27, 2011
Asked By:Birdchirp in California

How often is a nerve hit during Ulthera? I heard of a staff member in a doctor's office who's cheek was numb for a few months after having Ulthera. Are nerves and muscles damaged during an Ulthera treatment. Is it just collegen material that is damages and if so how is the treatment limited to just effecting (heating up/burning)collegen and leaving muscle tissue and nerves unaffected by the extreme heat?

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Answer: Numbness is rare after Ultherapy

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Answer: Numbness is rare after Ultherapy

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April 2, 2015

Answer: Ultherapy can be done with very rare likelihood of injury to the marginal mandibular nerve

April 2, 2015

Answer: Ultherapy can be done with very rare likelihood of injury to the marginal mandibular nerve

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