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Ultherapy is More Painful Than I Thought!! - Henderson, NV

Name: Ultherapy is More Painful Than I Thought!! - Henderson, NV
Item: W. Tracy Hankins, MD
Rating: 3
Author: jlee2121

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I had my mid-face and upper neck done. I...

jlee2121May 1, 2014

$1,350

I had my mid-face and upper neck done. I definitely had tears and some whimpering happening during my procedure. The neck is way more painful than the face. I took a relaxant and pain reliever but I would have had a nerve block done, if I knew it was this bad. It is the day after and my face and neck is numb and a painful to the touch. I will post before and after pictures when I reach one month and longer.

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W. Tracy Hankins, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (7)

Eva Hopeful

May 3, 2014

Hi. I've heard it is incredibly painful. Any lumps, dents, burns, or all ok? Good luck and keep posting your photos.

jlee2121

May 3, 2014

I feel like my face is tighter. I feel like a lump under my chin when I tilt my head back. Almost as if its a pocket of fat. I'm afraid I might have to have lipo to remove it. And my skin under my chin seems looser than before and that's not good either. I guess I won't really know until a month or so.

jlee2121

May 3, 2014

Oh and thank you for the well wishes Eva Hopeful! :)

Eva Hopeful

May 4, 2014

Sorry you are experiencing these problems, but thanks for being honest and sharing. I know it is not a quick fix and it takes a few months to see the full effect so do keep us informed and good luck!

myajolie

May 5, 2014

Hi Eva, It takes a little time for results. The skin under my neck was much worse a day or two after the procedure. I think it's from swelling. It's been a month and everything is tightening up, plus you skin gets a nice glow. My doctor said people who get more swelling, usually end up have better results.

jlee2121

May 5, 2014

Thank you Myajolie!! That is encouraging. And looking from the side. It does look a little mor poofy than before. I'm also getting these weird "phantom" pains as if my body is reenacting the procedure.

GigglyMichell

December 26, 2018

If you still don't like the results after several months, you may want to look into Kybella. I've heard great things about it and seen good reviews. I think it's permanent.

UPDATED FROM jlee2121

6 days post

6 days later

jlee2121May 5, 2014

I am still numb on my face and neck, still some pain. The best way to describe it is it feels like I was slapped in the face really hard!! It only hurts when I touch it though. I have been told my face looks tighter by a friend. But my neck still sags. I'm putting a lot of creams and skin products on every day. Plus I'm taking collegen supplements and Garcinia Combogia. I'm hoping that will help the healing process in a positive way. Photos to come!

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UPDATED FROM jlee2121

13 days post

12th day

jlee2121May 12, 2014

My face is finally getting the feeling back in it. My neck still feels numb and a little tiny bit of pain like a sunburn. I feel like my neck looks worse and saggier. My picture looks a little better from the side. Guess it's too early still

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jah74

May 13, 2014

I have had similar odd pains and Im 6 weeks post. Just this week had an odd sore feeling return to under chip/neck and by cheek. Not sure of all results but think there is notable skin improvement and some tightening of jaw line/neck.

jlee2121

May 13, 2014

Thank you for the feedback! I hope my neck tightens that's the whole reason why I did this!! Otherwise it's lipo next!! I'm staying optimistic that in 3 months ill see a difference!!

20 years post BA

May 19, 2014

I had lipo and skin tightening laser to my neck/submental area. I feel too like my chin is saggier!

jlee2121

May 22, 2014

Oh no! When did you have that done Tux? I was considering laser tightening on my neck too if this doesn't work. We will see!