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So Much More Painful Than I Imagined - Houston, TX
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I read all these reviews and asked a lot of...
beastytxAugust 28, 2012
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I read all these reviews and asked a lot of questions but even with taking some pain medications before the procedure I was in a lot of pain. I also ended up with bruising, swelling and some red lines on my neck .I could never have gone back to work. I wanted to improve my jawline which was getting a little jowly and so far I am not seeing too much difference but since I was told it might take 30-60 days I will wait and see. I am not sure I would recommend this procedure to anyone until I see some results because of the pain and bruising.
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August 29, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing the pictures with us! That definitely looks like it would be uncomfortable. Is it pretty tender to the touch in those areas?
August 29, 2012
Yes. Very tender. Still not sure how long this will last but did hear from provider last night. She was going to send pics to her Ultherapy Rep and let me know what he said. will post once I hear. Sure hope I end up with some lift from this!
August 29, 2012
Yeah, please do let us know what you hear. I'll be hoping things feel better for you in the meantime!
September 6, 2012
Well..it has been 12 days since my Ultherapy and my face is still very tender.especially along my jawline. I can barely touch it. Bruises have faded some but still very noticeable. My provider told me that 3% of people have bruising and I was in the 3%..so basically get over it. I asked if perhaps the machine needed to be calibrated and she was pretty dismissive. All I can say is that I would never recommend this procedure to anyone. 1) It is pretty expensive with no guarantee that anything will happen (I have questioned my decision to do it based on this alone...what was I thinking?) 2) My experience has been pretty bad and continues..I still have some lumps on my neck and it is a still a little numb, as I said face is still tender and bruised and 3) Jury is still out on results . I am wondering what kind of training the people who created Ultherapy and the machine give to the people who administer the treatment.
September 6, 2012
Here are some Q&A's that talk about Ultherapy training:
Where Can a Physician Obtain Training In Ultherapy?
How Long Until you are Proficient in the Use of Ulthera?
What Equipment and Training Does One Need to Effectively Perform Ultherapy in a Home Setting?
Is It Ok To Have an RN Perform Ulthera on me, Or Should It Be a Board Certified Doctor?
Can a Licensed Aesthetician Perform Ultherapy on Patients in the Medical Office?
September 16, 2012
Well..it has now been over 3 weeks since my Ultherapy. My bruises have faded away but my neck still has lumps and is very sore..jawline is tender to the touch as well. I contacted the provide and she told me to wait a month and then come see her if this has not resolved. I have not seen any improvement from the procedure and now I can honestly say I would not recommend Ultherapy. I have read where some other people had the procedure and the doctor used methods, like cotton. to minimize the side effects that I have experienced. Hoping that at some point I at least get some improvement with the look of my jawline and maybe a lift for my brow but right now I am not very optimistic. Will post again when a month has gone by.
September 17, 2012
I can understand why you wouldn't think it was worth it if you were still sore 3 weeks out. Hopefully as time continues to pass positive changes will take place of the discomfort.
September 18, 2012
Sure hope so because I don't see any difference in my face...no tightening or lifting or anything. But I remain optimistic...time will tell. Still would not recommend it to anyone or ever have a second treatment. I should have waited until this procedure had been around longer. As time goes by I am seeing more and more negative comments. I did not spend the time I normally do when making a decision that involves this much money.
September 28, 2012
I had ultherapy five days ago above and around my eyes. VERY painful (but that's in my other posts). Just wanted to let you know that the office I went to was extremely conscientious about explaining at length that at my age (63, but look 50) results could be VERY SUBTLE. I'd already bought a coupon for half off the procedure, so went ahead with it. My only real hope is that my hooded, sagging left eyelid (from botched botox) will lift, and some firming under the eyes would be nice. They also said it takes up to three months to see the full effects. I did notice improvement immediately (though I read that "plumping" is temporary), but they said that could be a good sign that more was on the way. Still very tender, sore and numb areas, but they said that could last up to two weeks after. HOPE YOU SEE A DIFFERENCE SOON!
October 16, 2012
So sorry for you and poor Botox results...plumping. Is usually swelling from injury.....perhaps a visit to a wonderful caring ,plastic surgeron could guide you to something lasting and not wasting any more money with the money grabbers.
October 16, 2012
Thanks, Hon...Over the past several years I have had permanent eyeliner (tatoo)...very painful, and she botched it; botox...also badly botched, and it's 9 months later, and I fear my left eyelid is permanently droopy (it never drooped before)...and now the HORRIFIC ultherapy, which I have yet to see the results of but they did say it would take several months. My husband is begging me to "stop messing with my face" now, because it always goes so bad. hahaha If the ultherapy doesn't lift my forehead enough to raise my now seriously droopy eyelids (since the Botox), I'm going to start thinking about eyelid surgery, but OMG...I'm so scared!!! Does anyone out there know if Botox injections (in the 11s and one in the middle just above them) can cause permanent facial nerve damage? It doesn't seem like they could, but my left eyelid was never like this before, and almost seems to be worse since the Ultherapy!?
March 14, 2013
Hi there foreveryounglibra...I also had a droopy eyelid (right eye) after Botox. I went to see another doctor and he told me that when Botox is injected just above the middle of your eyebrow, on your forhead, droopinness occur. I decided to have Ultherapy under my eyes and on the side of the out corner of my eyebrow and wala!....my eye opened and my issue with the droopy eye was resolved. Despite the pain, I loved the results of the Ulthera treatment. It's been only a week after I had it done, and I can already see great results. I am planningn to have Ulthera in my neck and jawline very soon. I have also had Botox to improve the line 11, but my doctor injected just above the start of my eyebrow since the muscle that lifts the frawn lines are located there. Problem solved. I guess it depends a lot on the experience and skills of the doctor who performs the treatment. I have no heard of any permanent damage due to Ulthera and Botox treatments, I understand they are all temporary. Eyelid surgery is a simple procedure (had it done too) but again, it all comes to the expertise of the hands you trust your beauty to. I wish you the best of luck dear!
July 20, 2013
Hi! The drooping of the eyelid caused by Botox will last four months maximum, the time the effect of the toxin lasts.
UPDATED FROM beastytx
It has now been over 6 weeks since my Ultherapy....
beastytxOctober 7, 2012
It has now been over 6 weeks since my Ultherapy. Still have some annoying side effects. Half od my scalp is still numb and the area under my chin is still sensitive to touch. I will be contacting the office this week since I am now starting to be concerned. After reading most of these comments, it is obvious that there are some really good practitioners out there that take the time to discuss everything with their patients and also make extra efforts to minimize or eliminate the kind of side effect that I (and others) have experienced. I wish I had gone to one of those...mine was more like, " you're going to be so happy, it might be a little uncomfortable and give me the money". Live and learn. As I mentioned before I should have done a lot more research and paid a lot less money..if I even went ahead with the procedure. So far I see no improvement in any area of my face or neck..Very unhappy .
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October 7, 2012
It has now been over 6 weeks since my Ultherapy. Still have some annoying side effects. Half od my scalp is still numb and the area under my chin is still sensitive to touch. I will be contacting the office this week since I am now starting to be concerned. After reading most of these comments, it is obvious that there are some really good practitioners out there that take the time to discuss everything with their patients and also make extra efforts to minimize or eliminate the kind of side effect that I (and others) have experienced. I wish I had gone to one of those...mine was more like, " you're going to be so happy, it might be a little uncomfortable and give me the money". Live and learn. As I mentioned before I should have done a lot more research and paid a lot less money..if I even went ahead with the procedure. So far I see no improvement in any area of my face or neck..Very unhappy .
October 16, 2012
Good for you posting the truth. Look up the review from the pool lady that was burned up both sides of face and seemed to be tattooed as the injury seemed to turn into hyperpigmention.
October 16, 2012
Same here. Somehow the public has to be made more aware of the real truth of this extremely painful, expensive and poor results to so many.
October 7, 2012
Hi beastyx! I know how irritating it can be to have a procedure and have complications (it has happened to me several times). I thought I would encourage you to stick with it and hopefully in a short period of time you will "turn the corner"..... I sure hope so!
I had Ultherapy 3 weeks ago and I am pretty much back to normal. I have a slight amount of tenderness if I touch my jaw line, but that is it. I have no swelling left (lasted a week or so) and had no brusing or redness and my practitioner was pretty aggressive .... and I have had no side effects like yours. Maybe you are right and dealing with something that happens to a small % of people. I have also learned the same lesson to RESEARCH before I jump in.
I hope you are well soon!!!!!!!!!
October 9, 2012
A Very Painful Experience! (Ventura County, Ca.) It's been one week since my Ultherapy treatment and I am still bruised and swollen. I also did considerable research and had a counseling pre-appointment prior to my treatment, but nothing prepared me for the amount of pain I experienced and I am no light-weight. I've had a few procedures done that others told me were somewhat painful that I thought were a breeze, I've had eyeliner tattoed but on a scale of 1 to 10, this treatment was a 10 on the pain scale. At my pre-appointment I was told I should be fine in one or two days to return to work (I still have not returned) and I might have some bruising and swelling. My bruising is significant extending from the front of my neck which is also extremely swollen and sore, up to my jawline and frown lines around my mouth which are very darkly bruised. My scalp is sore and still feels numb and tingly in spots. The pre-medication I took, did not help at all with the pain or relaxation for me. My procedure did only take 2 hours, but I did not receive any after-care instructions and I was disappointed that I didn't receive a phone call from someone in the office to see how I was doing in the following 24-48 hours. On the third day I phoned into the office and was told it was "too late" for ice (I wish I would have known to use ice in the first place) and the pain should subside. Today, one week later I did receive a follow up call from someone else in the office and I explained the situation. We will see how I feel in one more week.
October 16, 2012
Oh, Sallyjayne...my heart goes out to you. I have gone back and forth on here, where one gal (who's experience was clearly different than ours) didn't seem to grasp how horrific this can be. I only had my eye area done (forehead and above cheekbones. I was pretty heavily drugged (so much so that right afterward I started throwing up, and got home and slept for hours), and I would still liken it to TORTURE. I had visions of Frankenstein's monster (timely) being shocked. Nobody has called me most-treatment either. Guess they don't want patients very bad. I'm a little over 3 weeks post, and still have pain in my scalp. I think that when that white-hot charge travels up the nerves (OMG) it causes damage. Otherwise, why would they still hurt (and the surrounding area). I think that years from now younger women will be astounded at how barbaric this treatment is...and what we put ourselves through.
October 16, 2012
I feel so bad for you I had it 2 weeks ago I did not have any bruising was swollen for a week and a half and just a bit of tenderness under chin left. It was painful at certain areas. Will get pic done tomorrow to see any changes at the 2 week mark. They should say it will be 2 weeks til you feel normal instead of a couple days then we wouldn't freak out so bad. Good luck
July 24, 2014
No, Seattle WA. BTW, update (I can't even remember my original treatment date, but it's been a long time, now)...I never saw any improvement whatsoever, and STILL have nerve pain in my left temple and scalp area (even as I'm typing this). I'd call that permanent nerve damage.
July 24, 2014
No, Seattle WA. BTW, update (I can't even remember my original treatment date, but it's been a long time, now)...I never saw any improvement whatsoever, and STILL have nerve pain in my left temple and scalp area (even as I'm typing this). I'd call that permanent nerve damage.
March 6, 2015
Torture is the exact word I used and 2 years later I still re-live the pain. Also I should add that I have had a few cosmetic procedures done through the years and this is the only time I have complained.
October 16, 2012
Thank you for your comment I also had extreme pain and same kind of marks. Which makeup does not cover. I still feel shocked at the pain. Three months later, the result was not worth it.
October 16, 2012
Can you make a complaint with your state Medical board?
March 10, 2013
Please tell me who do see in Las vegas? I m considering this procedure i want to do it asap. you might change my mind. Thank you, appreciate your input
March 6, 2015
Based on my experience which was like the one above I would say that there's a very good chance you are wasting your money.
UPDATED FROM beastytx
Need to add...
beastytxOctober 17, 2013
My doctor did make this right for me...although I never got a clear explanation as to why my effects were so severe she did give me a credit and I have worked with her on some other ways to improve my appearance. Renee has been very kind to me and I wanted to make sure that I acknowledged her actions. Having said that...I would still NEVER recommend this procedure to anyone.
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November 2, 2013
So sorry for your experience. I too had Ultherapy four months ago with NO results. I still have a painful burning sensation on both sides of my neck, numbness around my jawline and red marks. My doctor has a wonderful reputation, having even been published. It's the Ultherapy - dangerous and a waste of money.
November 28, 2013
I have raised lines along my cheeks, pain, numbness and bruising, all of which i was told would go away in a day. Ha! The only thing that went away was my money! Ideal Image has been very defensive about my reaction, and of no help. Stay away from Ideal Image and stay away from Ultherapy!
November 17, 2013
I had asked what could be done because of the lack of results on a full face lift, brow and neck lift (see my review) by Dr. Mentz and was told other then surgery to see Renee for Ultherapy. Is this Renee with Dr. Mentz?
November 18, 2013
Yes..same Renee. She is very nice and has done all she can to make things right with me after the awful experience I had with Ultherapy. She has told me that they now use a much lower power with the same results so perhaps the whole experience is better. I will say that they charge (or charged) a lot more for the procedure than I am seeing from other folks on this site and again, I saw no improvement. I am surprised to hear that you had no results with the surgery you had..I think I would be asking questions about that before I decided to try Ultherapy. I have been considering surgery but your comment makes me wonder..Can you share any details? A full face lift, brow lift and neck lift should have made a huge difference.
December 27, 2013
I am wondering, after reading up on "buying" one of these machines to do it myself), if the bad results are on the people who have had botox, fillers, etc. treatments before? From what I read on the machines, the operator should start at 1/3 the max for 4-6 treatments a week and gradually working up to the max, which is still NOT the max the machine is capable of.
I am wondering if these professionals have not taken the time needed to do these right. I am getting from the comments here that the treatments are at the max and only one appointment.
The machines to buy are in the $600-$700 range, and not anywhere near the price of one treatment.
I am still going back and forth on whether to get the machine and do it myself a little at a time, or just to forget it and age gracefully....:)
February 2, 2014
I had the procedure done a couple of months ago~~~~~ I had freezing done first, so felt almost nothing, but there is no difference , look exactly the same as before, except broke .
January 6, 2015
I had Ultherapy three months ago. It is a worthless procedure and did nothing.
January 6, 2015
Ultherapy is worthless and I am determined to get my money back. If I have to go to small claims court I will!
Sorry to hear about the bruising and swelling. Hopefully you do get some good lift from this. Did you have the procedure done this week?