“Very Painful, Saw Quick Results That Did Not Last - New York”

Feel great. No signs of the procedure but skin still tender to the touch. Improvement everyday!

Mineola,

Did you have your forehead done as well or just your lower face?

Just the lower face. After six days, the only areas that are still tender to the touch are around my jaw line.

Mineola, where exactly did you facial sagging? Laugh lines, marionette lines, undereyes?

I'm considering this and have all of the above. So hard to decide.

Also, how much % improvement would you say you experienced?

Hope you're feeling much, much better.

Thanks. All better. The tenderness went away in about a week. My main concern was sagging under the chin on the neck. After one month, I see a marked improvement. The bonus was the tightening on the jaw lines and cheeks. People have commented. I'd say at this point I've reset the clock back about 5 years. I don't think the treatment is indicated to help the areas you've asked about, but check with a doctor.

Can you tell me the name of your doctor? I am interested in the procedure and might go to New Your for it.

Thanks I would appreciate it---

I had the procedure with dermatologist {edited} in Roslyn, NY on Long Island.

Edited by Sharon: We've added a link to your provider in the review. Thanks!

I had it done 6 months ago. I am 52 fair skinned and had VERY saggy skin under my chin and droopy jowls. I actually had to hold my skin up to scratch my neck! I had the procedure done for free at a research trial. It worked great! Completely got rid of the turkey neck and brought my jowls up. I go for my 6 month follow up visit this week. Will be interesting to compare results at 6 months vs. the pics taken after 3 months. I'm starting to see some of the sagging under my chin return. :( I think it is a wonderful procedure producing excellent results but I'm afraid it is not going to last long. I'm already having close friends and my husband say they are noticing the turkey starting to return. The procedure itself hurt like HE*L! I'd rather have given childbirth again! But I would repeat it if the cost is lowered because I'm telling you - it is NOT lasting. My husband had it done with no results whatsoever. Two freinds had it done. One did not have any results..the other looked very strange afterwards. They obviously stopped too soon on her neck because she has these awful horizontal and vertical wrinkles halfway up the neck..then it smooths out. Strange looking to say the least.
My suggestion - have it done but plan on doing it again in 6 months if you want the results to last. Two Ulthera reps were present throughout the procedure and both told me if I liked the results - they recommend repeating within 3-6 months if you want it to last a year or more.

where was the research trial?

UTSW

Pretty confusing because 85% of the people think it's worth it!

It's been a year now. Face has returned to droopy jowls and saggy neck. :(
Worked fairly well for about 6 months..but then started noticing saggy skin returning. now..after a year..it's as if I never had it done.
so disappointing!

artemis123 --- the 85% that say it's worth it ... how long after the procedure are they posting? if within months of having it..heck yeah it's worth it! but i'm telling you...does NOT last!

i had mine done for free at a research trial when it first came out. i'm not paying $$$ for something that only lasts 6 months.
if anyone knows of a place that does it for around $500..i would certainly do it again.
it DOES work - just didn't last

Interesting! I think the price will come down over time. I guess I just don't want to get depressed, look great and then look horrible again but maybe it's a viable option!

xoxoxox!!

Does anyone know of a dermatologist in the Sacramento area doing this procedure or a research trial in northern california?

I am thinking about doing it, but reading all the reviews complaining how painful it is scares me A LOT, cause I have no tolerance for pain at all, had done thermage once and had to stop, cause the numbing cream and painkillers were not enough. QUESTION IS: can this procedure (Ulthera) can be done under local anesthesia? can I ask the doctor for a face nerve block? also did anyone took Valtrex /Zovirax to prevent break outs ? Comments please. Thank you ! And any recommendations for a Doctor here in Miami area?

this sounds like a very honest comment. there are some suspicious, overwhelming positive comments given to this treatment in here (no other treatments can get this high rating!). Those comments must have lured many of the people (including me) here to try this treatment. I hope there won't be anyone posting their comments for some particular reasons (like promotional).