I have significant swelling under my chin 4 days post Ultherapy. i also have numbness in this area. How long does the edema(swelling) typically last post procedure? I am told there is very little recovery time but there obviously is recovery time involved due to the swelling under my chin. I did not receive lidocaine injections prior to procedure.
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Ultherapy can take up to 6 months to see the final result. Although the neck may feel tighter immediately, a lot of that may just be from inflammation. So I would not expect to see the full results within the first week. As far as the bottom part of the neck, there is a transverse band that can...
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Thank you for your question. This is most likely post treatment swelling or possibly a small amount of fluid a in the region. This will resolve in a short time frame. Good Luck