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Subtle Improvement - Redwood City, CA

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After reading others comments, I suppose I do see...

elizababaApril 19, 2013
WORTH IT$1,000
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!

Replies (5)

lindalocket
April 20, 2013
I see a difference. Did a doctor or esthetician do your procedure?
elizababa
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!
Sunnict
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.
Crazy4mykids
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?
elizababa
April 27, 2013
Sure, it was at Munyon Dermatology by Lisa. She's great!!!
Sharing
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.
BookFace
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.
lindalocket
June 21, 2013
Ulthera does not affect the fat layer.
Sharing
June 21, 2013
Lindalocket, And what makes you an expert? My face is ruined and it does.
Sharing
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.
Sharing
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.
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I had Ulthera done in four sections along my jaw...

elizababaApril 15, 2013

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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Megan P
April 16, 2013

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?

elizababa
April 17, 2013
Hi Megan - Yes, the top pics are befores and the bottom pics are the afters. I was so relieved when the nerve zings stopped. Apparently, it's a known risk and doesn't happen to everyone. At first, my skin felt plumper, but I think that's common after just about any procedure that causes inflammation - even facials do that. My skin doesn't feel any different now, but I would say my smile lines diminish more rapidly. For a long time, when I'd smile and laugh a lot in a day, the wrinkles along the sides of my mouth would stay a long time. Now, they tend to go away quickly and are never there the next morning. That's certainly an upside and has eliminated the need for fillers (for the time being anyway!).
Megan P
April 17, 2013

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. :)

jpr
April 17, 2013
I definitely see a difference in all 3 photos.
elizababa
April 20, 2013
Yeah, now that I look at my profile, I do see a slight lift under the chin area for sure. Thanks for your feedback!
jpr
April 20, 2013
That's great Elizababa! Thanks for taking the time to share.
Cola813
October 26, 2014
Hi I live in your area, which doctor did you go to?
elizababa
October 26, 2014
Dr. Munyon's office in Redwood City.
Zapper222
December 13, 2014
I think you looked fine before and after. I couldn't really notice any difference.
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