I had ultherapy treatment almost two months ago and am still feeling numbness and tingling in my scalp, especially on the left side. I see from your responses to another patient, this should subside in a few days, but could last up to 6 weeks. It has already been 8 weeks and doesn't feel like it is getting better. Could this be permanent? My doctor has recommended steroids. Will this help?
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You can repeat Ultherapy, it is advised to wait for up to 6 months as you can continue to get more lift and tightening during that time. Your practitioner will advise if a second treatment is required. I often combine Ultherapy with Botulinum toxin and fillers in order to achieve best results. I...
I have been performing Ultherapy since it was FDA cleared and brought to market. I have found it, in general, effective for the right candidates, but I tell my patients in consultation that it hurts. When it first came out the company told doctors that just Motrin would be enough and for some,...