What are the side effects of ultrasonic cavitation on chin?

Question

Hi doctor,

I just had ultrasonic cavitation done on my chin. I am wondering about what she might have used that might be strong. I have a kind of feeling at the bottom of the tongue.

Are there any side effects felt when she uses too strong a frequency?

She was talking about using it on people's stomach fat. I did a lymph massage and applied ice to it. I did it for the first time a week back, and my glands are a little swollen, which I thought was normal, as some fat got dispersed from their cells.

Please advise.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand that you had ultrasonic cavitation on your chin about a week ago.

I would like to know:

Could you please elaborate whether you had this only on your chin or other parts of your face or body as well in one sitting?
Do you have any underlying medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure?
Do you have any redness, swelling, or discharge around the area where you had the probe?

Since it is just a week, it is fine to feel a bit bruised and have swollen glands at this point. It is a good job of applying ice to it. Simple analgesics like Paracetamol can also take the pain away, if any.

I would not worry much at this point unless there are any signs of infection, as I have elaborated above.

Please get back to me along with answers to my questions above if you have any further clarifications needed.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thanks for getting back to me.

You seem to have cellulite or cosmetic. Yes, it is right to feel slightly bruised and swollen around the area since you had a revision procedure just today. The procedure can sometimes feel warm and have a minor soreness around teeth, gums, and even the tongue.

Because of the ultrasonic vibrations transmitted through the bone, you can perceive it as loud on occasion. As I said before, I would like to reassure you that you will start to feel better with time as healing occurs.

Please look at your oral hygiene as directed by your doctor in the next few days and keep an eye on the area, particularly for any signs of infection.

Do you have any of the symptoms?
I explained in my previous answer, like extreme pain, redness, swelling, or discharge?

Please get back to your doctor or ER (emergency) for further management, like taking blood to diagnose an infection or antibiotics.

Please let me know how you get along over the next few days.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.