I am experiencing severe pain worsening daily after Ultherapy. It is the worst today, day 10.

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I received 590 pulses to my neck and the area around my mouth 10 days ago. During the treatment I felt several severe electric shock sensations in the areas I am now experiencing the most pain. Pain is radiating from my neck down into my chest and shoulders. also numbness and tingling. Skin, muscles and bones hurt. It aches, throbs, burns. Makes me feel nauseous. How much longer do I have to go through the pain? It kept me up all night last night.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

This is definitely not a common occurrence. Although there is some pain and discomfort during the Ultherapy procedure, there should be no pain after the treatment is done. Some people report feeling a little tenderness around the jaw and brow area, but nothing like you have described. I would follow up with your treating physician for an in-person evaluation. Hope things get better for you!

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi nsw,Sorry to hear about your most unusual post Ultherapy course.  In the hundreds of thousands of patients who have undergone Ultherapy, I have not heard or read about one with your symptoms.  The very good news is that any nerve injury from Ultherapy resolves within 3 weeks to a few months.  You should return to your treating physician for follow up and examination.  Good luck and be well.  Let us know how you are feeling.Dr. P

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. ultherapy should not be painful or uncomfortable and if "electric shock" is felt, the energy settings should have been reduced immediately to prevent nerve injury.The good news is that this will resolve over time.Read the Ultherapy ebook on the link below.BestDr Karamanoukian

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

What you are describing is very unusual and inconsistent with my experience. Do you have any history of myofacial pain syndrome, Fibromyalgia, lyme, neuralgia etc? Its difficult to comment without knowing your medical history and how you were treated. I would suggest returning to the doctor who treated you for further evaluation.

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