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?
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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