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Don't Believe the Hype - Ocean Springs, MS
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Believe me this is not lunch break procedure. I...
$2,600
Believe me this is not lunch break procedure. I had my neck done( $1400) and lower face done ($1200). I am 42 with a double chin and have always had heavy cheeks. I was hoping to achieve a more toned look
I wanted to get a lift since I recently noticed sagging and wanted to try something that's seemed discreet without any down time.
I wasn't worrying about bruising since I am mixed race and light brown skinned. The day of the procedure I was told to take a Percocet 45 minutes before the procedure and another right before the procedure.
If you ever had a tattoo you know what this feels like. It feels like you are getting a tattoo on your face. The first time she ran the wand over my face I was thinking "Oh that's nothing'' . Kind of like when you feel that tattoo needle for the first time and your thinking its not that bad. That is until they go over and over the area.
But what is a lil pain if it shrinks this double chin and heavy jowls right?
After the procedure while still in the office I noticed my face was a little red but not bad. It also seemed the Percocet kicked in on my drive home. By the time I got to the first red light I looked in the mirror and noticed these red welts on my face . It kind of looked like somebody scratched me across both my cheeks.
I made it home and laid down. I had told my boyfriend I was going to the dermatologist without any details prior to my procedure. I was thinking nobody needed to know I was having ultherapy. This was supposed to be a easy lil if not painful procedure you can get on your lunch break right?
I vomited all night from the pain medicine. The next day I went to look in the mirror and I looked like a straight up chipmunk! I had welts on my neck . I even had to go get my new ID that day so now im stuck looking like that on my ID for the next few years lol .
If I thought I had fat checks before it was nothing compared to this!
I also noticed welts down my neck. During that week I had a purple bruise by my chin and cheeks . It faded to a bluish green. I didn't know it was that bad until I was heading to work a few days later. I was afraid someone would think I was a victim of domestic abuse so I left work on my lunch break to go home and put on some cover up. I told the receptionist at work I had ultherapy since I felt I had to explain why I looked like this and she was like ya you are bruised!
I went back to my appointment for follow up in two weeks and there was no difference. I was told to come back in two months but I doubt there will be any change.
Ladies please do not think you can get this done on your lunch break and be back to work looking like nothing happened!. That is straight BS!
I wanted to get a lift since I recently noticed sagging and wanted to try something that's seemed discreet without any down time.
I wasn't worrying about bruising since I am mixed race and light brown skinned. The day of the procedure I was told to take a Percocet 45 minutes before the procedure and another right before the procedure.
If you ever had a tattoo you know what this feels like. It feels like you are getting a tattoo on your face. The first time she ran the wand over my face I was thinking "Oh that's nothing'' . Kind of like when you feel that tattoo needle for the first time and your thinking its not that bad. That is until they go over and over the area.
But what is a lil pain if it shrinks this double chin and heavy jowls right?
After the procedure while still in the office I noticed my face was a little red but not bad. It also seemed the Percocet kicked in on my drive home. By the time I got to the first red light I looked in the mirror and noticed these red welts on my face . It kind of looked like somebody scratched me across both my cheeks.
I made it home and laid down. I had told my boyfriend I was going to the dermatologist without any details prior to my procedure. I was thinking nobody needed to know I was having ultherapy. This was supposed to be a easy lil if not painful procedure you can get on your lunch break right?
I vomited all night from the pain medicine. The next day I went to look in the mirror and I looked like a straight up chipmunk! I had welts on my neck . I even had to go get my new ID that day so now im stuck looking like that on my ID for the next few years lol .
If I thought I had fat checks before it was nothing compared to this!
I also noticed welts down my neck. During that week I had a purple bruise by my chin and cheeks . It faded to a bluish green. I didn't know it was that bad until I was heading to work a few days later. I was afraid someone would think I was a victim of domestic abuse so I left work on my lunch break to go home and put on some cover up. I told the receptionist at work I had ultherapy since I felt I had to explain why I looked like this and she was like ya you are bruised!
I went back to my appointment for follow up in two weeks and there was no difference. I was told to come back in two months but I doubt there will be any change.
Ladies please do not think you can get this done on your lunch break and be back to work looking like nothing happened!. That is straight BS!
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UPDATED FROM Tiandra
4 months post
Last appointment
Well I went to my last appointment about two weeks ago. I see no changes accept that my chin seems to look fatter. The Dr. said that because my cheeks lifted its making the fat in my chin more prominent. Ok I paid $2600 for a fatter looking double chin go figure. He said my results were so good that I would actually be one of thier success stories.
Can you say full of S*** Since I didnt take any before photos I am posting two after photos. No change
Can you say full of S*** Since I didnt take any before photos I am posting two after photos. No change
Replies (11)
July 1, 2014
Thank you so much for this informative review. I have to agree with you a 100% . It's very painful. I was in tears when my doctor performed it on my brow area a few weeks ago. It may work for some, but unfortunately, I really don't see a difference in the brow area. I spent a $1000 that I wish I had in my account right now. I'm not sure this is for me. Unfortunately, I'm botox resistent and decided to try this as an alternative. Really no difference. Not sure I can stand the pain of going through it again to see the results will be better second time around.
July 2, 2014
You are welcome Hoboken09.
After they told me that I was a success story they then told me that for a dramatic result I should have it done again. If I did that that would be $5200!
I might as well get a face lift. They said for my chin I should get lipo. Why didnt they say that before?
Im just throwing money away like I got it like that lol
I was desperate for a more youthful look and wanted to try it hoping for the best but it was just a rip-off
August 24, 2014
I've had Thermage done on my whole face and neck. I did notice an improvement but still need more than this can offer. These treatments don't remove fat so if that is what my MD said Vaser lipo and that worked wonders for me. By your picture it looks like fat not loose skin. Maybe you should check out lipo.
August 24, 2014
I forgot to add that I do see an improvement from what your before pic shows.
October 31, 2014
I am 63 and also had ultherapy. It's been 5 months and there is no change. It was extremely painful, and expensive. When I saw the doctor at my 5 month visit, she recommended an eyelift and filler for my cheeks, and another costly ultherapy session for my neck to see if that will help. In other words, a complete fail on my face and maybe some improvement if I have yet another session on my neck.
November 14, 2014
Yes they recommended me another one and told me the results are only temporary and if I want to continue my results I would need more treatments. They ooo'd and awe'd at my supposedly results telling me how wonderful they were lol. What a hoax!
December 19, 2014
It is, absolutely. I wish we could get a class action lawsuit, false advertising, false promises and absolutely minimizing and under medicating the pain. They shouldn't be able to get away with such a rip off.
February 19, 2016
So sorry to hear this. I've heard about so many bad results. Thank you for posting about yours. It may save others.
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U r right ... this is NOT a lunch time procedure. It is a full mid / lower S type face lift. It takes about 2 weeks to recover from. There is NO pain whatsoever, but it is a bit spooky as u do hear some cutting. The trade off is at least a $2000 difference between having it done under full anesthesia in a surgical suite / hospital versus twilight in Lifestyle's suite. Since I am prone to problems w/ anesthesia, I will always choose twilight anesthesia whenever possible.
I do agree tho the after care should be stepped up. I did have another doctor check the back of my ears and painlessly drained one, after the tech noted a minor infection seemed to setting in, which another round of antibiotics solved.
FYI Lifestyle Lift filed for bankrupcy last year. https://www.realself.com/guide/lifestyle-lift-over...