notforthemoney

Not Worth the Money....save It for a Face Lift - Peoria, IL

No permanent pain.

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.

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.

As far as another procedure, I don't think I will have anything else done. I have lost faith in plastic surgery. Plus, I don't have the money. That was a very expensive procedure for the level of improvement.

The doctor said I was "right in line" with everyone else. I would not have spent the money or gone thru trying to hide bruises on my face and neck for a week for such a subtle change. I went to Ulthera's website to see if they had any guidelines or expectations for millimeters of brow lift. I didn't see anything. As far as my face,I saw some difference in the neck area but that was not my area of concern. I told him my areas were cheek and brow. I brought in pictures from 5 years ago (that is there claim....5 years off your face) and it is nowhere near that. I don't see any changes looking in the mirror. The doctor compared the pictures and I can barely tell which were before and which were after.VERY disappointing!