Ultherapy: Stories

No, not at all! I actually feel, my face and neck have gotten better! I don't understand how it can get worse, since the whole point is that elastin & collagen are stimulated with this procedure. Maybe if not done correctly, it can hurt you in a bad way. Make sure you go to someone that has their own before and after pics, and are board certified.

Thanks for the comment. One more question - someone posted that after some time had passed she thinks she looks worse now than when she had the procedure done like 10 months ago....do you notice anything like that happening to you?

It is worth it! If you have slackening of the skin on your neck and/or lower part of your face, you will see major improvement. I didn't have it done on my eye area or forehead, so I can't give you any input there. Hope everything works out for you!!

I am considering getting this procedure done....based on reviews I have been reading I am not sure many are pleased with the results vs the cost. What is your opinion? THANKS!

Dr. Laura Skellchock Boca Raton, FL

no, when I had the procedure done, they didn't want to do the whole face, since it was not approved for that yet. It was only for the jawline and upper neck. Now I know they do the whole face. My new dermatologist is located in Boca Raton, FL, and she does do the whole face. But I'm not sure I would do it again. Maybe :)

was the $2000 for the entire face

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

gee you seem too young to do this! do you still like it? Do you have to go back in a year?

thanks!

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.

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.

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?

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

Can you tell me the Doctor to go to for this? Who did you use?
Did you get great results?
Thank you!
nstewart

The Physician Assistant told me the eye area is more painful, and I'm only 32, I don't think I need it yet.

no, just the lower part of my face and neck.