Had Ultherapy on chin and neck area to reduce small double chin look. 5 days after, I still have considerable swelling under my chin area. I was given a short course of steroids yesterday for the swelling. How long does it typically show improvement when using the steroid pack? I am on day 2 of steroid pack.
March 29, 2015
Answer: Swell-X is a bioflavonoid formula to reduce surgical swelling 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). 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.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. Swell-X link below.
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March 29, 2015
Answer: Swell-X is a bioflavonoid formula to reduce surgical swelling 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). 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.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. Swell-X link below.
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