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Subtle Improvement - Redwood City, CA
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I had Ulthera done in four sections along my jaw...
elizababaApril 15, 2013
WORTH IT$1,000
I had Ulthera done in four sections along my jaw to improve the appearance of jowls. It took about 20 minutes total. I took 800mg of ibuprofen before the treatment. Still, it was very painful and I had nerve pain, with occasional "zings" of sharp pain in my jaw and teeth for about 3 days after the procedure. After 4 months, I'm not seeing much of an improvement. What do others think?
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December 13, 2014
I think you looked fine before and after. I couldn't really notice any difference.
UPDATED FROM elizababa
After reading others comments, I suppose I do see...
elizababaApril 19, 2013
After reading others comments, I suppose I do see an improvement. It's especially nice that my smile wrinkles are pretty much gone, and that the changes aren't so dramatic that I look like I had "something done." I try to stay as natural looking as possible. I'm considering doing my eyes to lift my eyelids. I will be sure to post those pics and a review if I do!
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April 20, 2013
I see a difference. Did a doctor or esthetician do your procedure?
April 20, 2013
A cosmetic dermatology nurse did it. She is very experienced, having worked on the clinical trials and development of the device, so I know her technique was about as good as it gets. Thanks for your feedback!
April 23, 2013
I can see a difference. It is subtle but definately apparent. the procedure seems to have pulled the skin below your chin tighter. looks good.
April 27, 2013
I can see a difference. I am also located in Redwood city...do you mind sharing where you had the procedure done?
June 20, 2013
Elizababa, Ulthera hollowed out my eyes. The fat is gone and I look awful. It works well under the chin.. because we don't need fat und the chin area.
February 12, 2014
I found the treatment to be a joke. 3000 and subtle is not the word for it. So not worth it, there's a reason you don't see much or any difference, the treatment is a farce and the Doctor's know this and are just trying to push it on a few people to recoup cost of these machines. Even if you think you see improvement... is it worth it? Improvement should be obvious, not something you struggle to see. This is your money you're spending.
June 21, 2013
Ulthera does not affect the fat layer.
June 21, 2013
Lindalocket- And what makes you an expert? Ulthera does have an affect on the fat layer and my face is ruined. I would love to post before and after pictures but the doctor refuses to give them to me. I think Ulthera has people posting/ selling on this site.
February 1, 2014
lindalocket. Your comment is simply misguided. Ulthera does in fact effect all layers of the skin. My face was ruined by Ulthera. Maybe yours won't show up for awhile, due to your age. There are no long term studies that can prove the ill effects of this treatment.
Yikes, zings for 3 days after?! I haven't heard of that before. You must have been relieved when they finally stopped.
Honestly, its kind of hard to tell too much of a difference in the pictures. Assuming that the top ones are your befores, it does look like your jaw is slightly more defined in the bottom pictures. I looked at the angle of the bottom of your nose to try to see if you were perhaps lifting your chin up more (which could make your jaw look more defined) but it looks like you are pretty much on the same plane in both pictures. Does it feel any different?
Oh wow, that is good! Well it sounds like you did get a subtle change. I guess its just a matter of if you feel the subtle change was worth the experience and cost. You'll have to fill us in and change your Worth It Rating accordingly when you come to a conclusion. :)