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“Very Painful - Miami Beach, FL”

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Spent: $2,000 in Miami Beach, FL

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Updated 28 Jan 2011

Posted 17 Nov 2010

I had the procedure done today, and it was more painful than I thought. The $2000 I paid was for two treatments, one month apart. After today's experience I am so NOT looking forward to my next appointment. BUT I Really hope this works for my loose jawline! I will update as soon as I start seeing the results ;)

Updated on 28 Jan 2011:
So the second procedure, for some reason was not AS painful as the first. It was still painful, but I think it was because the tech. went over fleshier parts of my face. I noticed that when that machine hits bone, its crazy painful. But anyways, its been about 2 1/2 months since my first procedure and I can say my face has improved tremendously. Even helped the appearance of my deep acne scars. I believe this is a result of the tightening of my skin.

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BrittB 17 Nov 2010

Hi Nashap,

Welcome to the community and thank you for your review. Yes please do keep us updated, hopefully it will hurt less the next time. If you are happy with the outcome might you have pictures?

Thanks,

-Britt

nashap 17 Nov 2010
Yes I am excited for the results!!! I will update... hopefully put up some pics ;)
ann VA Beach 26 Apr 2011
I had ulthera done a week ago, I paid for my entire face. However, we did Juvederm injections a week before so he couldn't do those areas. My doctor first, gave me 8 motrin, and 4 tynol, then he numbed my entire neck, face, and forehead. I was so numb my eyes were crossed, and I could have had teeth pulled! I fell asleep during most of it. The most painful spot is above the brow because it's close to the bone, it felt like a staple gun shooting through the center of my head, but only for a second. He used something like novicane. You must be numb for the procedure or you will have much pain. It's important not to move, be still as possible because it will cause welts and brusing. I had some swelling on the left side, mostly my eye area, but it's going away. I am very happy with it, I hope it lasts a couple of years. Talk with your doctor about numbing the area very well before the procedure. Hope this helps!
jill92 19 Nov 2010
I am having this procedure in a few weeks. Just wondering if they gave you pain meds before or during as it was so painful? Thanks, Jill
MB 305 28 Nov 2010
Hi Nashap,

Could you tell me where you had this procedure done in MB? I found a doctor in Aventura but I thought that $4000 was too high of a price.

Thank you! Hope you are happy with the results.
danadrcris 29 Nov 2010
Please let us know how you are doing. I would also like to know where you had this procedure in MB? Thanks so much. Hope you are feeling better.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 31 Dec 2010

Hi nashap -- Thanks for posting your review. How are you feeling now? Do you think Ulthera is worth it?

danadrcris 31 Jan 2011
Did you do the procedure over your eye area?
nashap 31 Jan 2011
no, just the lower part of my face and neck.
nashap 31 Jan 2011
The Physician Assistant told me the eye area is more painful, and I'm only 32, I don't think I need it yet.
curiousaboutthis 17 Feb 2011
Thanks for posting.

You mentioned you had the jawline done.

I have small little jowls forming that were not there 2 years ago.

When they do the jawline, do they also do the neck, like the throat area?

Does it feel strange on the throat??

Best wishes, hope you continue to see the improvement you desire.
nashap 26 Apr 2011
They do the neck, but I'm not sure if they go over the throat area. They didn't go as far down on me to go over my throat, so I don't know how it would feel.
nstewart 10 May 2011
Can you tell me the Doctor to go to for this? Who did you use?
Did you get great results?
Thank you!
nstewart
nashap 10 May 2011

Leslie Baumann MD in Miami Beach, FL and my other dermatologist that is also offering Ulthera

ann VA Beach 11 May 2011
It's been about 5 weeks since I had ulthera; I did my whole face. I am very happy with the results. First, I would not recommend a dermatologist; I would seek a well known costmetic surgeon. There is a major difference in the two. My doctor used something like novicane, he did several injections over my neck face forehead, and he gave me several motrin, and tylonol. No pain meds, but I was so numb my eyes were crossed and he could have pulled teeth! The brow area is very sensitive because it's close to the bone. Just be sure you are numb for this procedure because it will be too painful to go through if you're not completely numb. I drove home but, did little the rest of the day. It is not surgery, but it is extreme, so be prepared and discuss all options with your physician before the procedure. Leave nothing to chance! Take charge of yourself and know what the doctor is going to do, no surprises! Hope this helps.. Ann in VA Beach
nadiahoney 15 Jul 2011
So wait....he insisted on doing the procedure simply because you paid for it in advance to get the discount? Hmm seems wrong. Also, are you or are you not happy with the results? Some of your comments made it hard to tell....I do NOT want a face lift (I am 38) and I might want ultherapy but not if it isn't worth it. Maybe I should just save my money up for a future lift? That's sometimes what it seems you are suggesting. I am not at all rich!
nadiahoney 26 Aug 2011
Hey Ann -- I live in VA and am considering going to Dr. Choe too. I had ulthera on my jaw in Maryland done by NOT a doctor, as you suggest, but by an RN who was taught the procedure by the people who market ulthera. I do wonder if there is a difference in who does it, as you suggest. Why would there be, do you think? I agree it is VERY painful -- and since I now want the brow, it will be more so. So....do you think the results are definitely better with a surgeon (vs a trained techie), and therefore is worth the money (I think docs charge about 500 dollars more, in general, than people without the degree.)
nadiahoney 9 Jul 2011
Does anyone on here know of a doc near VA (I am willing to drive quite a distance) that does ulthera but not for the higher price of 4000 -- I refuse to pay such a high amount when other docs in FLA are offering same thing for less than half, and do just as good work!! How does one go about finding the docs for such stuff? I am really having a tough time finding anyone near me, so do I have to fly or drive all the way to FLA?
BrittB 10 Jul 2011

Hi nadiahoney,

Here are some doctors in Virginia Beach who specialize in Ultherapy. Hope this helps.

-Britt

curiousaboutthis 9 Jul 2011
Just came across your post and noticed someone on the boards had mentioned this guy: I do not know his prices, but he's a PS in Va.

http://www.choecenter.com/Ulthera.html

hope that helps you.
ann VA Beach 9 Jul 2011
I had the ulthera done a few months ago. It is a very painful procedure, but my doctor Dr. Choe, injected a type of novicane all over half my face and after he was done, the other side of my face. It was torerable. However, I had spent 1500 on juvederm injections 2 days prior. I wanted to wait becasue I looked great, but I paid for this in advance to get a discount so he kind of insisted we do it. It did take out a lot of the juvederm. I am not real happy with it after 3 months, but it's done. I had a lower face lift several years ago and there is a major difference. Uthera will never replace a surgical procedure, even Dr. Choe will tell you that. I have recently learned I have much more serious matters to be concerned with, unfortunately, nothing to do with that procedure. I spent over 5,000 between the juvederm and the uthera. It's running about 4,000 for the whole face but you still need fillers so consider the surgical lift which will last at least 6-8 years, where the ulthera maybe 6-8 months. Hope it helps.
ann VA Beach 9 Jul 2011
Let me also add that Dr. Choe is a cosmetic, plastic surgeon who restricts his practice to the "face" only. He does not do any other part of the body. He is really wonderful and "no pressure" whatsoever. He's not trying to sell you anything, you are going for a consult on improving the appearance of your face only. A consult is well worth the $50 so just try it. It's amazing how much he has to offer. Thanks
nadiahoney 26 Aug 2011
Ann, hope all is ok -- I just read your other post. So, overall, you are "not reall happy with it" - you mean the ulthera? You have been very helpful by the way with all your explanations -- thanks!
artemis123 15 Jul 2011
gee you seem too young to do this! do you still like it? Do you have to go back in a year?

thanks!
nashap 15 Jul 2011
I'm not sure, how long it lasts but about a year sounds right! Thanks for the "young" compliment by the way ;)

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