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I am experiencing hypopigmentation after receiving Ultherapy with lidocaine injections. Any suggestions? (photo)

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asp123Jun 17, 2016

It has been a few months and is not improving. Dr. says to keep waiting... IS there any treatment for this?

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I have never seen a bad outcome from ultherapy in my hands. Do you have before and after photos? If you feel hollowing then you can use fillers, fat or scuptra to improve it. Best, Dr. Emer.

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Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

It sounds like you could've had a reaction to something put on your skin prior to the treatment, during the treatment or afterwards.  Some clinic's use a topical numbing cream before the treatment, even though it hasn't been shown to help.  The ultrasound gel used during treatment shouldn't c...

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Yes, Ulthera and Ultherapy refer to the same device. Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure which uses focused ultrasound to stimulate the deep collagen resulting in tightening of the collagen and lifting of the skin tissue. The procedure can have very nice results lifting the eyebrows,...

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Ultherapy is a great device especially in combination with microneedling/PRP or sculptra to get increased collagen and tightening. I have never seen a bad outcome from ultherapy in my hands. I suggest consulting with an expert. Scarring is virtually impossible with ultherapy. Best, Dr. Emer.

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Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS

Ultherapy is a very safe procedure.  It always important to go to a certified plastic surgeon for your treatments.  The treatment depth can be controlled by changing the transducer depth so if the appropriate depth was used, it should not have damaged your lymph nodes, glands or adams apple.  ...

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Please post photos for further evaluation. Ultherapy is focused ultrasound that is used at different depths to help wrinkles and skin tightening.  It is typically combined with skin care, lasers, microneedling and fillers.    I suggest a formal consultaiton with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

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