On the 2nd day after the procedure, I tied my neck up like a compression garment for the day and slept with it on and the next day my swelling looked much better. I told my doctor about it and he advised not to do that. I stopped doing it and the swelling returned as it was the first day. My doctor started me on Medrol Dosepack 2 days ago. My question is why do some procedures require compression garments (Smart Lipo) and others do not?
Answer: Ultherapy swelling Post Ultherapy swelling is not uncommon, especially when the physician provides a comprehensive treatment to soft tissue in the lower face. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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Answer: Ultherapy swelling Post Ultherapy swelling is not uncommon, especially when the physician provides a comprehensive treatment to soft tissue in the lower face. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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March 31, 2015
Answer: Compression garments for minimally invasive procedures such as ThermiTight and Liposuction Usually, the external devices that deliver energy to the subcutaneous and connective tissue layers, do not risk bleeding underneath the skin. Minimally invasive procedures such as ThermiTight and Liposuction can cause some bleeding underneath the skin and compression garments may minimize bruising and bleeding. They may also minimize swelling and the swelling from minimally invasive procedures is usually more than from the external devices such as Ultherapy, Thermage etc. However some times compression will limit the swelling from these external treatments too. If a compression garment is too tight, especially around the seams, then sometimes the upper cheeks that are not compressed can swell significantly and this can be annoying to the patient. Although significant swelling does not occur after Ultherapy, it certainly does happen on occasion and possibly gentle compression may help but the treating physician is the only provider that should authorize such.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's
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March 31, 2015
Answer: Compression garments for minimally invasive procedures such as ThermiTight and Liposuction Usually, the external devices that deliver energy to the subcutaneous and connective tissue layers, do not risk bleeding underneath the skin. Minimally invasive procedures such as ThermiTight and Liposuction can cause some bleeding underneath the skin and compression garments may minimize bruising and bleeding. They may also minimize swelling and the swelling from minimally invasive procedures is usually more than from the external devices such as Ultherapy, Thermage etc. However some times compression will limit the swelling from these external treatments too. If a compression garment is too tight, especially around the seams, then sometimes the upper cheeks that are not compressed can swell significantly and this can be annoying to the patient. Although significant swelling does not occur after Ultherapy, it certainly does happen on occasion and possibly gentle compression may help but the treating physician is the only provider that should authorize such.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's
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Answer: Swelling after Ultherapy Since I am not able to assess your severity of
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Answer: Swelling after Ultherapy Since I am not able to assess your severity of
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March 29, 2015
Answer: Ultherapy of the neck The question you ask is an important one in that it is a surgical dictum during training not to wrap things like the neck in a circumferential manner as it could potentially restrict blood flow through the carotid artery system to the brain (very unlikely). Potentially life threatening asphyxiation due to airway compromise is probably the most important reason not to do what you did (unlikely but possible). As a cardiovascular surgeon, I would tell you the most important reason is that you have to go circumferential to wrap your neck to achieve what you want to achieve and even light pressure can restrict venous OUTFLOW from the head (brain, scalp, face, neck) and this could make the swelling much worse.So, these are the reasons not to do what you did. I have done hundreds of Ultherapy procedures and wound never recommend what you did. Prop up your head on 2 pillows at night, take bioflavonoids (Swell-X) and the swelling will subside. Give it time. This is lymphatic swelling and it may take 2-3 weeks to subside. Read the Ultherapy book on the link below.
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March 29, 2015
Answer: Ultherapy of the neck The question you ask is an important one in that it is a surgical dictum during training not to wrap things like the neck in a circumferential manner as it could potentially restrict blood flow through the carotid artery system to the brain (very unlikely). Potentially life threatening asphyxiation due to airway compromise is probably the most important reason not to do what you did (unlikely but possible). As a cardiovascular surgeon, I would tell you the most important reason is that you have to go circumferential to wrap your neck to achieve what you want to achieve and even light pressure can restrict venous OUTFLOW from the head (brain, scalp, face, neck) and this could make the swelling much worse.So, these are the reasons not to do what you did. I have done hundreds of Ultherapy procedures and wound never recommend what you did. Prop up your head on 2 pillows at night, take bioflavonoids (Swell-X) and the swelling will subside. Give it time. This is lymphatic swelling and it may take 2-3 weeks to subside. Read the Ultherapy book on the link below.
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