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Juvederm and Ulthera - Virginia Beach, VA

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Let me also add that Dr. Choe is a cosmetic, plastic surgeon who restricts his practice to the "face" only. He does not do any other part of the body. He is really wonderful and "no pressure" whatsoever. He's not trying to sell you anything, you are going for a consult on improving the appearance of your face only. A consult is well worth the $50 so just try it. It's amazing how much he has to offer. Thanks

I had the ulthera done a few months ago. It is a very painful procedure, but my doctor Dr. Choe, injected a type of novicane all over half my face and after he was done, the other side of my face. It was torerable. However, I had spent 1500 on juvederm injections 2 days prior. I wanted to wait becasue I looked great, but I paid for this in advance to get a discount so he kind of insisted we do it. It did take out a lot of the juvederm. I am not real happy with it after 3 months, but it's done. I had a lower face lift several years ago and there is a major difference. Uthera will never replace a surgical procedure, even Dr. Choe will tell you that. I have recently learned I have much more serious matters to be concerned with, unfortunately, nothing to do with that procedure. I spent over 5,000 between the juvederm and the uthera. It's running about 4,000 for the whole face but you still need fillers so consider the surgical lift which will last at least 6-8 years, where the ulthera maybe 6-8 months. Hope it helps.

It's been about 5 weeks since I had ulthera; I did my whole face. I am very happy with the results. First, I would not recommend a dermatologist; I would seek a well known costmetic surgeon. There is a major difference in the two. My doctor used something like novicane, he did several injections over my neck face forehead, and he gave me several motrin, and tylonol. No pain meds, but I was so numb my eyes were crossed and he could have pulled teeth! The brow area is very sensitive because it's close to the bone. Just be sure you are numb for this procedure because it will be too painful to go through if you're not completely numb. I drove home but, did little the rest of the day. It is not surgery, but it is extreme, so be prepared and discuss all options with your physician before the procedure. Leave nothing to chance! Take charge of yourself and know what the doctor is going to do, no surprises! Hope this helps.. Ann in VA Beach

I had ulthera done a week ago, I paid for my entire face. However, we did Juvederm injections a week before so he couldn't do those areas. My doctor first, gave me 8 motrin, and 4 tynol, then he numbed my entire neck, face, and forehead. I was so numb my eyes were crossed, and I could have had teeth pulled! I fell asleep during most of it. The most painful spot is above the brow because it's close to the bone, it felt like a staple gun shooting through the center of my head, but only for a second. He used something like novicane. You must be numb for the procedure or you will have much pain. It's important not to move, be still as possible because it will cause welts and brusing. I had some swelling on the left side, mostly my eye area, but it's going away. I am very happy with it, I hope it lasts a couple of years. Talk with your doctor about numbing the area very well before the procedure. Hope this helps!

Don't worry, I my eye is very swollen and a little under the neck on the left side. It will go away, I had a minor welt, like a cat scratched me, but minor. These are all things they tell you to expect following the procedure. The staff all had it done and they all experienced the same things, but was completely resolved within a couple of weeks. Finding the right doctor is everything, and YOU MUST HAVE NOVICANE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT INJECTED INTO ALL AREAS OF YOUR FACE TO COMPLETELY NUMB THE ENTIRE AREA! Do not try Ulthera without it; would you let a dentist pull a tooth without novicane???