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Not Worth the Money....save It for a Face Lift - Peoria, IL
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I had Ulthera 2 months ago and it is definately...
notforthemoneyMarch 21, 2011
WORTH IT$2,800
I had Ulthera 2 months ago and it is definately not worth it.A lot of money for a 2 mm brow change.
They thought I was a great candidate for it since I have "great skin", but I saw little if any improvement. Still have too much laxity in cheek area. Wished I would have saved the money for a face lift.And the plastic surgeon didn't perform it. It was his office staff.....an esthetician who had been "trained" by the company that sells the machine!
He numbed the areas on my face but I walked out with a black eye and bruises at every injection point of pain blocker. Thank God for long hair and purple eyeshadow!
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UPDATED FROM notforthemoney
The doctor agreed the slight changes were not...
notforthemoneyJune 13, 2011
The doctor agreed the slight changes were not enough and has offerred to redo the treatment. The frequency (depth) of the Ulthera wand can be adjusted so that more collagen is stimulated.The doctor and the office have been very accomodating. The next treatment is in early July. Hopefully I will get more visible results.
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July 16, 2011
Yes, I did! And 15 days later, I am already feeling the results! My skin is already tightening and my pores are smaller. The doctor used Dermasculpt needles (for numbing)to minimize the bruising, which helped tremendously. They used a stronger/deeper frequency which caused more facial swelling. Even after 15 days (results are usually seen 1-3 months post treatment), I can say it is worth it! The first time I had this done, his staff was just learning the techniques. Seven months later and they have become experts! They retreated the areas for free, since I was not happy with the first treatment. I do recommend this doctor and his practice. He is one of the few to use numbing medicine (injected, not topical) and the dermasculpt needles to minimize pain and bruising.He and his staff have a very good bedside manner as well.
August 2, 2011
Thanks so much for the update. I am now actively looking for someone who knows how to do this procedure in the Pennsylvania, NJ, or VA area -- I am a believer, but only if done correctly. Before I was not sure. I saw someone who had it done and it works but they are from LA. So...does anyone out there know someone in my area who is any good and not overpriced?? Be grateful to find out!!
August 2, 2011
I see!! So firstly you thought it was horrible. but you went back and now it was a better treatment and you feel you look better?!!!
ok huggzzzz, maybe i will be brave enough to try it. I just don't want permanent pain because i was hit by a car and i'm in pain already. as long as the pain will go away after....
xoxox
ok huggzzzz, maybe i will be brave enough to try it. I just don't want permanent pain because i was hit by a car and i'm in pain already. as long as the pain will go away after....
xoxox
August 2, 2011
I did have a treatment -- almost as a test, believe it or not (I mean, lots of money just for a "test drive") and I do think it works.... no miracles, but I am not quite 40 and have pretty tight skin, so I guess in a way it is preemptive??? Anywhoo....what I am getting to is this: it is EXTREMELY painful. I have had injections and also handle pain above average, I think....it's like if you took a straightening iron and held it to your skin for around several minutes. This is without pain meds, but there you have it....tres painful!!@ This was only on my neck, and apparently the rest of the face hurts way worse.
July 16, 2011
I think that could be why the results vary so greatly. it depends on how good the doc knows his stuff!
gee i don't see anyone really awesome for san francisco ;< I would have to fly to MD to see this guy LOL.
thanks so much!!!
gee i don't see anyone really awesome for san francisco ;< I would have to fly to MD to see this guy LOL.
thanks so much!!!
July 25, 2011
You have the consult with the doctor but his staff (RN's, esticians(sp?)) have been trained on the machine used for Ulthera. The doctor numbs you with the injections and supervises the Ulthera treatment.
UPDATED FROM notforthemoney
One month update: DEFINITELY worth it! One month...
notforthemoneyAugust 1, 2011
One month update: DEFINITELY worth it! One month ago, they repeated the Ulthera and I saw my photos today. Tremendous change already at 1 month! The procedure took 5 years off my face! The procedure is not painless but the doctor and his staff do their best to numb the majority of your face. There was more swelling this time, but that is because they set the frequency to go deeper, thus stimulating more collagen = better results.Less brusing this time with the use of the Dermasculpt needles.
I recommend this procedure and this doctor(and his staff)to anyone that wants to take 5+ years off their face.
I recommend this procedure and this doctor(and his staff)to anyone that wants to take 5+ years off their face.
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August 2, 2011
Who know how I could find a doc in PA or nearby who uses pain blockers and does this procedure well? I have been struggling to find one, and it seems rather difficult, even on this site!! n_mccaughrin@yahoo.com
January 31, 2015
January 31, 2015
Do you know how to read? Or comprehend what you read? Read the whole thread next time before sending negative comments.
January 31, 2015
January 31, 2015
The question is whether you have had the procedure done or not. This forum is for those who have and what their personal experiences have been. I have reported my personal experience. I'm sorry that you can't handle that. It's rather curious why you have escalated this to personal insults. Actually, I find it hilarious! Here are the facts: The doctor takes pictures every month for 3 months. At month 2, he said his other patients showed more improvement than me. After the 3 months, he too agreed with me that there was little improvement and offered to redo the procedure with a different frequency. And, yes, in 1 month, I already saw an improvement and the pictures proved it with quantifiable results. That was MY experience. Take it or leave it.
HI notforthemoney ,
Welcome to the Ulthera community. I can't believe you left with a black eye, that's horrible, especially when you saw little to no improvement. Did you go back and ask why you saw no change? Are you considering a different procedure now? Please keep us updated of your next step.
Thanks so much for the review,
-Britt
Hi notforthemo,
I completely understand, how you would loose faith, plus the money I can only imagine,
Please keep the community updated.
Thanks,
-Britt