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Time Will Tell ... - New York, NY

UPDATED FROM Susan72338
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06 28 2013_7 Weeks Post Ultherapy Photo

Susan72338June 28, 2013
$3,500

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gypsyjazzgirl
June 28, 2013
Susan I think you are the one who will see the greatest change. I agree, it's very difficult to see subtle changes in a photo. I've tried to take photos that are consistent in lighting and angle, time of day, etc, but it's very difficult. You skin texture looks beautiful, again I don't know how accurate the photos are in showing skin texture but for what it's worth your skin looks very nice. You still have a long way to go until your 3 month mark as well. Continued good luck with your results. Thanks for posting! =)
anne in MO
June 29, 2013
Susan, I, too, am excited to see what the doctor's office thinks. I had full face and neck done. They were training the aestheticians - I was the 4th out of 4 - and the rep was in the room as well, so I felt very comfortable. They gave me 1,100 lines and since it was training, only charged me $1200. You know, the change is subtle - I think my cheekbones are returning - but the boost in self-confidence has been fantastic. I especially enjoy getting up every day knowing that I'll look a little better; as opposed to looking older. I've started religiously wearing sunscreen, biking, resisting the McDonald's dip cone every time I go to town (I do get one periodically.) This experience has been great for me, and seeing the changes in your pictures just makes me a little more excited!
janiedoey
June 29, 2013
Hi - You know I downloaded both pictures and closely compared them - your first and your last. Sorry, but I could not see the least bit of change. In fact, I'm not sure why you did it in the first place because your skin looks good and I don't see any lines at all? Anyway, my wish is to find something that really does work, because at my age I do need it, and not to get ripped off by "new techniques" that just dig deep into your pockets. Oh, well - I'll just keep on looking.
Susan72338
June 29, 2013
Thanks for the comments ladies. I see a difference between my earlier photos and more recent photos, but again, that can simply be due to angle variations and lighting. More importantly, I do notice a difference when looking at myself and actually a friend mentioned to me a little over a week ago that I "looked different". Now, in all fairness, this friend knew that I had the Ultherapy so it could simply have been based on that knowledge :) Janiedoey, I appreciate your comment on saying that my skin seems line-free. Genetically, I'm extremely lucky when it comes to lines and the overall texture of my skin. With the exception of my early 20s, I've always had good skin. My sole reason for getting the Ultherapy was due to some sagging I've begun to notice along my jaw line. That's where I'm really noticing some difference from the Ultherapy. A little less sagging than I had pre-treatment. Anne, I love your story. I bet you gain more confidence than ever from the biking and watching the sweets :) If you're interested in some free exercise options that you can do at home, I have some posted on a blog I used to keep - www.CatapultFitnessBlog.com. Just type in "home workout" in the search box. A few weeks before I had the Ultherapy I had to have a biopsy on my left cheek (the result is noticeable in the photos I've taken, although in some I have it covered). Thankfully, the results came back negative, but since that time I've been slathering on the sunscreen, regularly. Better late, than never? Gypsyjazzgirl, I'm still hopeful that I'll continue to see results 6-months out! Time will tell!! Have a great weekend ladies!
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gypsyjazzgirl
June 29, 2013
You have a good weekend too! I think I'll check out your blog. I do yoga, walk and some weights....always looking for more variety. =)
Susan72338
June 29, 2013
Lots of variety on it in terms of exercise routines. I no longer update the blog, so don't bother subscribing to the RSS feed. Let me know if you have any questions about any of the workout!
renee50
June 30, 2013
Looking good Susan! So thankful for the negative biopsy!! I was surprised by your better late than never comment since you do have such great skin. I assumed you were a life long sun avoider! I also have been blessed w/relatively line free skin. But, the sagging is really accelerating. I think I would rather have the lines than the sag!! On that note, when you meet w/your chemist friend would you consider asking him his views on supplements to support collagen production? I had assumed that all professionals thought the idea was bunk, but I've read recently about Imedeen(very expensive!) and this product supposedly has research endorsing it's efficacy and one well know derm recommends it. I'm very curious to determine why some of us deal w/sag more than others. There has to be something predisposing us to this, and if we could figure it out hopefully we can treat it. Anyway, just a thought. Wishing you continue improvement!
Susan72338
July 1, 2013
Hi Lynn49. Thanks so much for the kind comments and yes, whew on the biopsy!! Unfortunately I've been far from a sun avoider. While I've never been one to "bake" myself (I simply don't have the patience for that), I never really bothered to use sunscreen as burning wasn't a problem for me. My skin has always tanned very evenly. At some point in my life I know that I thought that was a huge perk. Now I'm not so sure. If burning was a problem, I would have likely protected my skin better and be seeing less photo-aging as I head in to my 50s. Your comment (sags versus lines/wrinkles) has gotten me thinking. Ultimately, I think it's kind of like having straight versus curly hair. You always rather deal with what you don't have :)
Susan72338
July 1, 2013
Oh, and I meant to say that YES, I will ask him about Imedeen and the idea of supplements in general!
Susan72338
July 1, 2013
Lynn49, I took a look at the Imedeen site this morning. Basically, the ingredients are a combination of various anti-oxidants. Generally speaking, a diet rich in anti-oxidants will improve the overall tone of your skin. If you look at the ingredients on the 3 variations of Imedeen's products, they all have the same base ingredients (fish oil, zinc, V-C) and then add a couple of ingredients based on your age range. Really, this is just fancy marketing. You'll see that their site notes that none of their claims have been evaluated by the FDA. My daily supplementation includes Fish Oil, V-C, grapeseed extract. Additionally, I consume green tea daily (I've taken green tea extract in the past), consume a lot of different vegetables, eat an oily fish (e.g., Salmon, Mackeral) a couple of times a week, and healthy fats (e.g., Avocado, raw, unsalted nuts). IMO (I am a certified fitness nutrition coach), a healthy diet would afford you the same benefits as Imedeen PLUS you'll reap additional benefits from eating well.
renee50
July 9, 2013
Susan, thanks so much for taking a look at the Imedeen site. I'm sorry for my slow response, I was travelling and had limited computer time. I noticed the same thing on Imedeen's site. The one ingredient I am curious about is the Marine Complex Proprietary Blend. I assumed that this is some sort of collagen, not fish oil. I recently started taking Neocell's Fish Collagen supplement. I have not noticed any difference, but have only been taking it for about 3 weeks. I also took Toki brand collagen supplement for about 3 months. I did not think I noticed much difference, but about 2 months after I stopped taking it my skin seemed to be a lot worse, so who knows...The Imedeen and the Toki are both ridiculously expensive. The controversy is that the collagen cannot survive the stomach acid and is supposedly broken down into different amino acids, etc. The naysayers say that we should be able to get all those basic ingredients through food, which seems to make sense. But, for whatever reason, I am concerned that my body does not have all that it needs for healthy collagen formation. I have osteopenia and have a strong family history of osteoporosis. There has to be a reason for this, and I don't believe that it's just because I didn't drink enough milk as a child. I've also read that they are finding a strong correlation between aging skin and bone loss. They say it's due to the lack of supporting collagen. Also, I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I read yrs ago that supplementing w/collagen is a very effective treatment for RA. This was supported by numerous clinical studies. So, something from the collagen supplementation was surviving the digestion process and was beneficial. If you have a chance, take a look at Neocell's site. It is all so very confusing, I never realized we have so many different types of collagen. I do most of what you suggest (btw, certified fitness nutrition coach-very impressive. I could probably pepper you w/questions all day long!)except for the grapeseed extract. Do you have a particular brand you recommend? I have to say, however, I am somewhat disillusioned these days w/supplements. A lot of the studies are becoming pretty alarming. Even w/my osteopenia I've stopped taking calcium supplements. As wary as I am about bone loss, I'm more wary of heart disease. Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to respond to my questions. How are you doing this week, have you noticed anymore improvement? I am now at 7 wks and have not noticed any improvement.
anne in MO
July 12, 2013
Hi Lynn, I'm at 7 weeks too, and go back and forth as to whether I see a difference. I go in next week for my followup, and am looking forward to comparing the before and after pics that they take - I'm sure they do a good job of taking comparable shots. I hope to get copies of them, and will post them if I do. Anne
renee50
July 13, 2013
Hi Anne, I am definitely not seeing any improvement these days, but am hopeful that w/change in the next month. Be sure and let us know how your follow up goes, I'm hoping you notice some discernible improvement!
renee50
July 25, 2013
Hi Anne, how did your followup go?? Did the pic's show improvement?
anne in MO
July 27, 2013
It went well. He saw improvement in the tautness of my skin starting at about my cheekbones, and affecting everything downward to my jawline, and that's where I see it. He was concerned, though, about the spot right behind of the point of my chin (and I didn't mention that, he pointed it out.) Remember that they were using my treatment as training for his staff. Well, his wife had hers done at the same time as mine, also as training. The techs/trainers had avoided that area on her, and it showed in her results, so he was going to review my records and see if they had 'missed' that spot on me, as well. I had so many lines that I don't remember if they did that particular area or not. His assistant, Audrey, is going to call me, and I will probably go back to have that spot done. I haven't heard from her yet, but he seemed dissatisfied with the results at that one spot, so I expect to. All in all, though, we both saw an improvement in the tautness of my skin. He's going to put my pics on disk, so I should have them after my next visit.
renee50
August 9, 2013
That's great that you both saw noticeable improvement! That's so interesting that your Dr. could tell just by looking at the area near your chin that it had probably not been treated. What did the records show and have they treated it yet? Please share pic's when you get your disk from the Dr.
UPDATED FROM Susan72338
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7-Weeks Post Ultherapy - Photo Update

Susan72338June 28, 2013
It's been 3-weeks since I've posted an updated photo.
I will say that while the photos are helpful, they also can vary greatly based on lighting and slight angle changes. Obviously, these are not professional photos :)

Over the last 3 weeks its been difficult for me to assess whether or not there's been continued improvement. I'm actually hopeful that the office where I had the procedure done will be calling me in soon for my post-Ultherapy photos. I'd be very curious to see the changes from the Esthetician's perspective.

Likewise, in another month I'll be seeing my skin-care chemist. I'm very interested in hearing his impression as well.

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5-Weeks Post Ultherapy

Susan72338June 14, 2013
I've decided to take a week or 2 off from posting a photo. I will definitely post another prior to the end of June. The change has been so gradual, I want to see how noticeable they are using a longer time-span.

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gypsyjazzgirl
June 14, 2013
Totally makes sense Susan, couldn't agree with you more. Do what feels right. =)
Susan72338
June 19, 2013
Janiedoey, I'm sorry you had such a poor experience. While I cannot control what others post on my review, I believe the review itself was quite descriptive and far from saying that the procedure is "perfect". I've also tried to expand upon the initial review in my postings (again, the only thing I have control of on my wall). Clearly, NO PROCEDURE comes with a guarantee. If you read various reviews there will be procedures-gone-wrong comments pretty much everywhere. The same can certainly be said for people who under-go actual face lifts at a much higher cost than what one pays for Ultherapy. Some of the face lift stories are true horror stories. Again, there are just no guarantees. I have read your review and as others have commented, if you were only given 10 lines of treatment it indeed seems like there was a problem with where you had your treatment done. Even if they gave you 52 lines per their response to you, that still seems very, very low. I had my lower face and neck done and the procedure took 75 minutes.
janiedoey
June 25, 2013
Your comment on my comments are really not worth reading because I tried but they don't make sense and very pompous. Of course it was a problem with the place and the overchargement and the little area they did???? Huh? I have read other reviews and there are plenty of unhappy customers with Ultherapy. I wouldn't waste my time to warn people if I didnt feel quite strongly about this. Do not go to NSL Clinic to get any treatments done. Do face exercises - I cannot see any change at all in this Susan's face can you/?
Susan72338
June 25, 2013
While I'm sorry that you feel my response to your posting is pompous, I'm more sorry for you that you seem so bitter. Hope you find peace of mind. Best of luck to you.
janiedoey
June 29, 2013
If you think I am bitter, you're wrong - I just don't like being ripped off and I am trying to warn other people. You seem to be delusional because I downloaded both pictures and closely compared them - your first and your last. Sorry, but I could not see the least bit of change. In fact, I'm not sure why you did it in the first place because your skin looks good and I don't see any lines at all? Anyway, my wish is to find something that really does work, because at my age I do need it, and not to get ripped off by "new techniques" that just dig deep into your pockets for profit only. And learn how to take constructive criticism if nothing else. Talk about pompous or bitter for that matter - yes, keep telling yourself there is a difference - but stop telling other people - are you getting commission or something! lol
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