I had Ultherapy on my lower face today. After a few hours I still have noticeable lines and marks all over my lower face. Is this reaction normal? How long will it last?
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I would recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area for an evaluation. At my San Antonio Plastic Surgery Office, I have treated patients with autoimmune diseases using Ultherapy and they have not had an aggravation of their autoimmune disease. You should...
Thank you for your question.I have done hundreds of Ultherapy procedures and have never used lidocaine.Lidocaine is absorbed within 12 hours and therefore there SHOULD NOT be residual numbness.Contact your provider. He/she may consider treating you with steroids to help reverse any potential...
Thank you for your thoughtful question.It could, theoretically, but it would be an off label use of this device. Ultherapy is not FDA cleared for this indication. Read the Ultherapy book on the link below. Best,Dr Karamanoukian