It's been six weeks since I had a Thermitight procedure on my neck and Thermitight and lipsuction on my jowls. Jowls are still numb and swollen and neck has lumps in it under the jowls and is very sore. Are these symptoms normal? If so, how should I treat them and how long will they take to go away? (I have been applying Arnica gel and, while it feels good, I'm not sure it's improving anything.) If these symptoms are not normal, what are some potential causes and treatments?
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May 15, 2020
Answer: Side effects after liposuction and ThermiTight
It is difficult to make a recommendation without at least a few photos. I can tell you that ThermiTIght is an effective treatment when the amount of skin laxity is mild to moderate and there is no stubborn fat to eliminate. ThermiTight works by stimulating the body to produce more collagen,...
Thank you for your question. It is not typical to have more than one ThermiTight treatment. This procedure uses tiny probes to deliver the radiofrequency energy deep into the dermal tissue where it can produce a dramatic tightening effect. While I would need to see you in person to know for...
Smoking is one of the worst causes of premature aging of the skin and it causes problems with the blood circulation which can have a negative effect on healing. Since you had a minimal invasive procedure the risk is less than with a more involved procedure like a tummy tuck. However I always...