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I am 40yrs. old. No sun damage hardly and...
rdincaJune 27, 2012
I am 40yrs. old. No sun damage hardly and excellent elasticity in skin. I had minimal jowling at corners of chin and tiny amount of fat under tip of chin but enough to show in pictures.
Supposedly the PERFECT candidate for Ultherapy I was told.
I had this Procedure done on April 20th,2012 in Frederick,Md. and it was the WORST cosmetic procedure I ever have done as no results and WORST Pain yet, worse than Breast Implants which I've done a few times. I was not made aware how painful this procedure was before hand ( also I swelled like a chipmunk storing nuts in his lower jaw for 2weeks which was not discussed) and was told pain was similar to Thermage, FOR WHOM??? This was beyond painful!!! I rate it a 10! Thermage was a BREEZE compared!
I had Doctor Margaret Weiss in MARYLAND(she is excellent) do My Thermage of my jaw in 2008 but only lasts a couple of yrs before jowls return and no idea why I didn't return to her as I really liked the result but was swayed by promises Ultherapy was a better result with less pain- HA!
Boy am I stupid.
Anyhow all in all it was a terrible waste of money. They wanted to charge more after I was finished the procedure which really was weird as I had the price in writing before hand from consult. I would REALLY have been disappointed paying $2k opposed to $900 for this.
It is now June 27th 2012 and I look the same or worse after this procedure. I only had My jawline done and a little under chin and I feel like jawline is EXACTLY the same and the area under the chin is a little wobbly but not less fatty if that makes sense, like damaged my skins "tone". Texture is weird now too. Ugh. Can't they be honest and test these devices longer before unleashing on us consumers with so little info. before hand??? They promise miracles and we get all excited I guess as consumers and it really is disheartening after things like this happen. I will stick to Thermage as been around 10 or 12 yrs. I should have known better but I was so excited this would offer BETTER results as I was pleased with Thermage ,albeit painful as well.
No I'm not dropping names, I do recommend Dr. Weiss and Thermage as an alternate however. Best O luck!
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June 27, 2012
Hi Megan-I'm not sure Thermage will help me now even at this pt. Since Ultherapy ,as I mentioned ,there is loose skin or wrinkly texture to under chin/neck area where they used Ultherapy.. I am thinking a mini lower facelift now? Sucks bad as I NEVER went in sun and had excellent tone to my skin before with not hardly any sun damage my whole life. I consulted with a Plastic surgeon since and he said he did not think I was a candidate for a lower facelift to fix it, maybe fillers but I dont like fillers in my lower face as jaw is fatty to begin with and why I wanted Ultherapy. Sighs. It just cant be easy can it? Realself is a great resource so thanks so much for letting me share!
June 28, 2012
We are so thankful you are on here sharing - it is people like you, adding their experiences, that make RealSelf great! :)
June 27, 2012
I have been fortunate to be a study pt with Dr Weiss (for Exilis-skin tightening for my arms) the staff in her office have discussed Ultherapy with me as I had it done by a different doctor, albeit with good results. They are so knowledgeable at that office, about so many no surgical procedures. I think I'd go to her for a consult to see if any repairs could be done
June 28, 2012
Thanks Megan, my pleasure to share with so many as it helps us all make better informed decisions. Hi Maria51va- is Dr. Weiss doing studies of Exilis on the jaw/face? I was wondering about this procedure as well. Thanks so much for commenting about this. :) I LOVE DR WEISS! I wasn't aware they offered Ultherapy when I did this procedure. Hmmm -anyhow- Dr Weiss did NOT do My Thermage in 2008 but her Nurse/Tech did and Dr Weiss oversaw and advised of settings and protocol. She was very involved. I should have known when I went to this new Dermatologist office in Frederick Maryland that I NEVER saw the Dermatologist who runs this practice just his P.a. but I thought she sounded knowledgable enough and she said she had it done on her face and loved it. She looked good so I signed to do it. She did admit DURING procedure she thinks patients do best with second Ultherapy session.The Man who owns this practice who I thought would at least oversee,never even stopped in during or after the procedure, I will take that as a major no no next time I consult for a laser or surgery in future dealings.
June 28, 2012
I honestly can't believe you never even met the Dr who owns the practice & only saw the PA-that seems like very poor protocol - what if you had some kind of contraindication to Ultherapy? Is that something the PA would be able to diagnose? If the PA missed something on you, it's the Dr's license on the line-very risky & not professional!
Dr. Weiss is only doing Exilis study on the arms - they do use it very successfully on the jawline/neckline area, but that is not part of a study-it has already been proven successful for that area. I would absolutely consult with her office & see if there is any other kind of procedure that can correct what's been done already.
For what's it worth - I am very happy with my Ulthera results & do not need a second session - I had mine done in DC with Dr. Rondi Walker (hadn't met Dr. Weiss yet) & she said it is rare to need a second session.
Dr. Weiss is only doing Exilis study on the arms - they do use it very successfully on the jawline/neckline area, but that is not part of a study-it has already been proven successful for that area. I would absolutely consult with her office & see if there is any other kind of procedure that can correct what's been done already.
For what's it worth - I am very happy with my Ulthera results & do not need a second session - I had mine done in DC with Dr. Rondi Walker (hadn't met Dr. Weiss yet) & she said it is rare to need a second session.
UPDATED FROM rdinca
Well it's 2017 an the damage keeps happening.
rdincaMay 21, 2017
You have no clue how this procedure keeps changing the underlying bone,muscle an skin tissue until months an yrs later. I had perfect teeth with about 30,000 in dental work by the dentist who does most the Miss America contestants to get them,"perfect". And just like others,the lower jawbone has shrunk so much they've shifted even
Never do this procedure!!! It's like pouring acid on your face. At least acid victims burned didn't pay for the burn from their Predator.
Never do this procedure!!! It's like pouring acid on your face. At least acid victims burned didn't pay for the burn from their Predator.
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May 24, 2017
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May 25, 2017
My teeth are a mess now. I wore braces then veneered all my teeth a few years before ultherapy with the mega talented Dr Anthony vocatturo.an there is no way in heck these greedy succubus making this machine can say my teeth were already crooked. I have the receipt and tons of documentation from my dental team. And they would know, many Miss America contestants are the proof as their patients. I paid to get same result only to have this one ridiculous injurious procedure ruin my jawbone negating Anthony's artistry in my mouth. I could scream I'm so freaking irrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 31, 2017
Please retake your pictures without lowering your jaw. Please call Dr. Mascaro and talk to him. I think he will Sype you. BLessings!
June 14, 2018
That Dr. Mascaro has done some great work from what i have seen!
June 15, 2018
When I get past the repairative stage if a surgery is needed, I may certainly consult with Dr Mascaro. I've briefly emailed with him. I like his stitching for sure, less scarring. But for now just trying to get the tissue in best condition possible. It's not even cosmetic at this point.
September 23, 2018
Yes that’s a good plan to heal the tissue first! I was reading that a lot of women who have had ulthearpy their face and neck lifts are not holding due to the damaged tissue!!!
UPDATED FROM rdinca
Well, I wrote another update an somehow it's gone
rdincaMay 21, 2017
I have no idea why my 3rd entry was deleted. I added the image of me in white to show my jawline previous,I can't edit the photo now to caption. But just know,1st picture is now an last image is before.
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May 22, 2017
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May 27, 2017
You may have to re upload it. But also, in your after photo you and pushing your chin down to make a double chin, in the before you are posing your jawline. So it's kind of hard to see how severe the damage is
June 6, 2018
It's super hard to convey it in photos, was trying to capture just how bad the extra skin is and texture. If I hold me head very high I can look normal, well, normal to most. But that's not how anyone holds their head all the time. My goodness, took a shot reading a menu looking down and almost passed out hung so weird now! It's so hard to believe how it affects you.
August 17, 2017
Dear, are you sure the machine is Ulthera? I have several friends who have had ultherapy and they are fantastic. I wonder whether it has to do with the machine or with the doctor...
June 6, 2018
It was absolutely Ulthera. The other questions I don't have answers to but unfortunately too late now, damage done.
August 31, 2017
OMG I feel so bad for you! That can't be permanent. I got your message and I'll tell doc tomorrow about you and see what he says, ok?
August 31, 2017
OMG I will never consider that, only on my arms or lower body. I'm so sorry for all of you!
I'm sorry to hear the Ulterhapy didn't turn out too well for you. Do you plan to do more Thermage treatments?