Extreme swelling from Ultherapy. What could be causing this? (Photo)

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This was my second time having Ultherapy done. The first was wonderful. It was painful, and experienced very little swelling. At six month I could completely see a more lifted and sculpted face. This second felt like torture. Both procedures I used gas for the pain. But after the second procedure, the swelling was unbelievable. I am over three months post Ultherapy and where I was swollen still looks terrible. I look older and the jawlines area is not tight but almost drippy still.

Bernard Tan, MBBS, MRCSB · Answer

Using MicroFocused Ultrasound with Visualisation (“MFU-V”), the Ulthera device delivers ultrasound energy to the deeper layers of skin to generate focal areas of heating known as Thermal Coagulation Points. Collagen rich layers of the skin- such as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (“SMAS”) and deep dermis are targeted. The treatment causes existing collagen to contract and triggers new collagen production- as evidenced by immediate skin tightening that further improves over the next 2-3 months. Using the patented DeepSEE® technology, the Ulthera system provides real-time ultrasound visualization of the skin down to 8mm, allowing practitioners to deliver the treatment at the optimal tissue depth and avoid injuring structures such as blood vessels or bone.

Extreme swelling from Ultherapy. What could be causing this? (Photo)

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