Ulthera 1st attempt was painful and had to stop. Also,have tenderness along jawline 2 days afterward. 2nd attempt scheduled soon with pain medication. Is my experience typical? Please advise.
September 1, 2015
Answer: Ultherapy is not without discomfort Yes I'd say your experience is typical. Pain is very subject some patients will opt for pain management while others do just fine with nothing. The tenderness you have post treatment is also a common side effect and can last up to two week in some areas.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Ultherapy is not without discomfort Yes I'd say your experience is typical. Pain is very subject some patients will opt for pain management while others do just fine with nothing. The tenderness you have post treatment is also a common side effect and can last up to two week in some areas.
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July 7, 2015
Answer: Is Ulthera Painful? Most of my patients are able to tolerate the Ulthera treatment without any problem. There are certain areas of the face, usually where the bone is closer to the skin, that are the least comfortable. I tell my patients that it's normal to experience slight tenderness along the jawline for a few days post procedure, however if your pain is excessive or not getting better, I would recommend that you contact the doctor who preformed the treatment. Oral pain medication can be used to ensure your comfort during the procedure, an option that many patients choose to utilize. Breaks can also be helpful so don't be shy to ask your doctor for a quick time out from the procedure if you are having trouble tolerating it. Gook luck with your second treatment! If you have any other questions about Ulthera, feel free to call my office or click the link below.
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July 7, 2015
Answer: Is Ulthera Painful? Most of my patients are able to tolerate the Ulthera treatment without any problem. There are certain areas of the face, usually where the bone is closer to the skin, that are the least comfortable. I tell my patients that it's normal to experience slight tenderness along the jawline for a few days post procedure, however if your pain is excessive or not getting better, I would recommend that you contact the doctor who preformed the treatment. Oral pain medication can be used to ensure your comfort during the procedure, an option that many patients choose to utilize. Breaks can also be helpful so don't be shy to ask your doctor for a quick time out from the procedure if you are having trouble tolerating it. Gook luck with your second treatment! If you have any other questions about Ulthera, feel free to call my office or click the link below.
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Pain with Ulthera treatments. Hello, I'll give a little update to a question that was posed several years ago. Pain with Ulthera treatments is absolutely normal. How severe it is varies from patient to patient. It is also dependent on the depth of penetration (deeper transducers seem to elicit more discomfort, especially over bony prominences). In addition, it is not unusual for patients to have mild swelling and even mild bruising in treated areas. This usually resolves in several days, and it is usually subtle enough that it won't keep anyone home from work/school/etc the next day.We have managed most of our patients successfully with 10 mg of Valium and 4-600 mg of Ibuprofen (2-3 Advil) 1 hour before the procedure. This keeps the majority of patients comfortable. Occasionally (especially with full face/neck treatments) we will do injections to block certain nerves to make areas of the face numb as a dentist would. Around 20% of our patients need the nerve blocks, the rest do fine with the oral medications.
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April 22, 2015
Answer: Pain with Ulthera treatments. Hello, I'll give a little update to a question that was posed several years ago. Pain with Ulthera treatments is absolutely normal. How severe it is varies from patient to patient. It is also dependent on the depth of penetration (deeper transducers seem to elicit more discomfort, especially over bony prominences). In addition, it is not unusual for patients to have mild swelling and even mild bruising in treated areas. This usually resolves in several days, and it is usually subtle enough that it won't keep anyone home from work/school/etc the next day.We have managed most of our patients successfully with 10 mg of Valium and 4-600 mg of Ibuprofen (2-3 Advil) 1 hour before the procedure. This keeps the majority of patients comfortable. Occasionally (especially with full face/neck treatments) we will do injections to block certain nerves to make areas of the face numb as a dentist would. Around 20% of our patients need the nerve blocks, the rest do fine with the oral medications.
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