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Uncaring, Only Interested in Money - Montclair, NJ

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I had skin tightening done with ulthera. It was...

Sarah KMarch 16, 2011
$3,000

I had skin tightening done with ulthera. It was very painful. the doctor did not address my concerns and in the end I only saw marginal effects.

if you want skin tightening get alma accent instead of ulthera. and pick a doctor who really cares about the patient.

Sarah K's provider

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (13)

Jersey Girl
March 18, 2011
who is Dr. G? I live in the area and would be interested in knowing her name.
mj43
March 19, 2011
I am scheduled to have this done in Nashville on March 28. When did you have your procedure done? They are making me take an Ativan and 7.5 Lortab 1hour before, did they give you pain meds? Did you see any improvement? Did you have your whole face done? Is there anything else I should know?
Auntie MoMo
March 20, 2011
Hi, I had my whole face done and I wouldn' t let this post scare you...sounds like this person in NJ just had a bad doctor. But definitely take the medication...it is painful....it's only been three weeks since I did it and I can see some improvement. According to my doctor and all the materials...the real improvement happens between 2-3 months so I'm not disappointed as I already see some results...though nothing significant. No one has come up to me saying "Wow you look great"! But I notice small changes. We'll see how it goes in another month. Good luck on March 28.
Sarah K
March 20, 2011
hi, I had my treatment with ulthera one year ago. i did notice a difference but when compared to the Alma Accent or Thermage that use radio frequency, ulthera was let effective for me. of course, I did have more sessions (3) with the Accent with no pain. in the long run, ulthera is cheaper since you need more sessions with radio frequency, but for me ulthera was less effective. Auntie MoMo, you are right that this is probably doctor specific, my current doctor and reading material also tell me that ulthera is just as effective but more painful. I did take ativan and 2 percocets. I do not want to discourage anyone who wants to get Ulthera but also consider Accent or Thermage.
Sarah K
March 20, 2011
hi Jersey Girl, Dr G is Dr Priyanka Gambhir, she is really good and caring. If you need a plastic surgeon, my girlfriend had a good experience with Dr Davis. my previous doctor in montclair is more known but cares less probably because he is too busy.
Jersey Girl
March 22, 2011
Thanks Sarah.
Kittiemeow
August 24, 2011

Hey Sarah, I am supposed to go to Dr. DiBernardo in Montclair for Ulthera treatment. After reading yr post, I am wondering if he is the same doctor you mentioned. Can you pls let me know? Thank you very much!

Sarah K
August 28, 2011
Hi Kittiemeow, Yes, the same doctor. my initial consult was fine, but they did not do right by me during the procedure and during follow-up pushing more stuff without addressing my concern post procedure. To be fair, you have to remember this is one experience at one point in time; I have no intention of ever going back to him but if you do decide to go to him or someone else, please share your experience so all can benefit.
BrittB
March 21, 2011

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for the review. I'm so sorry you are not happy with the procedure. Did you go back and talk to them about your concerns? Please keep us updated.

Thanks,

-Britt

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