Hi Nadia, if you are prone to pigmentation then after having Fraxel for the 4th time and for the first time ever having pigmentation I would not recommend Fraxel unless you are sure you are going to protect your skin if you go out in the sun.
As mentioned for Ulthera, if you want results then yes I saw results however, did it last after 8 months the answer is no. So is it worth spending over $3k? No.
I have never heard of CO2 Dot. Is that the Fraxel CO2? I had that done under my eyelids instead of having my lower lids done and it helped a lot. Making it look more refreshed.
Anyway, I used to think fondly of the Fraxel however, since this last episode feel very differently.
Since I live in a place with a lot of Sun, it is much harder for me to stay out of it. If you live somewhere where you can stay in doors more than Fraxel is not a bad idea.
Hi Nadia, six months after Ultherapy I was very disappointed as all the plumpness went away. I recently did Fraxel and have to say that I never had pigmentation problem till now. I haven't been able to go back in but plan to ask what happened.
Fraxel is much cheaper however, is your skin dark or light? Mine would be more asian skin so probably prone to have pigmentation.
I would not recommmend Ulthera unless you want to pay that amount to look good for one year only. The results are not long term. This is only my oppinion. If we had to pay $3100 and it last 3-5 years then heck I'd say do it in a heart beat.
I just like taking care of my skin, which is why I had so many face rejuvenating procedures. Hope this helps and good luck.
Hi Kelly, I had read a post from someone in the beginning and she said at first she felt like a million bucks (not exact words/just translation) however, over 6 months down the line she feels it is back to the same.
So I would truly recommend not spending money on Ulthera.
I am six months out and I too feel I need another refresher and mine was just recent.
If you have to pay that kind of money try fraxel repair. I think it should cost less and when you read reviews then it says it should last 3-5 years.
To me that is worth paying over $2000+ for because it buys you time.
Hi Emma, I was a new post and wanted to look back at older post, I am glad I saw your comments on how it validates that my $3100 was a waste.
I too was thrilled right after I had procedure however, coming 6 months after treatment I already feel I need another pick me up.
I think it is the physicians that overcharge because prices vary so much if you look what everyone has spent. From free,to $350, $1200, $1500, up to $5000.
Now if it lasted 3-5 years then yes it would be a great deal however, to pay over $2000 and have to redo it in 6-8 months, that's a disappointment.
Hi Kelly, Thanks for your comment. If you click on the before photo it will show bags with lines under the eyes and the 2nd day photo shows it is gone.
I am not sure if I was possibly swolen after having procedure done because if I were to look at me today, I don't feel that I look as good as the first and second day photos.
I definitely felt like I had great results right away but being almost 6 months later feel like I could use another treatment.
I mentioned this in another persons comments and wanted to mention that I asked the technician how long did this procedure last, she said one year and if you have good skin then possibly a little longer.
With that being said, the question to you is, Do you mind paying $$$$ for this procedure if it only last 1-2 years?
For me I do feel it tightened however, still want to consider having another treatment. I feel the jowl area, forehead (lifting the eyelid) and under eyes could need another tightening, but will not pay $3100.
I placed a call to technician and will ask how much for a touch up.
What I thought was interesting was that I glanced over all 10 pages of comments to look at pricing and it amazed me how much variation in price there was.
Some people were free, then there was $350, $1500, and the most being $5000. This part concerns me. Thats when you know that someone is paying way too much.
What areas do you feel you need improvement or help?
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As mentioned for Ulthera, if you want results then yes I saw results however, did it last after 8 months the answer is no. So is it worth spending over $3k? No.
I have never heard of CO2 Dot. Is that the Fraxel CO2? I had that done under my eyelids instead of having my lower lids done and it helped a lot. Making it look more refreshed.
Anyway, I used to think fondly of the Fraxel however, since this last episode feel very differently.
Since I live in a place with a lot of Sun, it is much harder for me to stay out of it. If you live somewhere where you can stay in doors more than Fraxel is not a bad idea.
Let me know if this helps.
Loren
Fraxel is much cheaper however, is your skin dark or light? Mine would be more asian skin so probably prone to have pigmentation.
I would not recommmend Ulthera unless you want to pay that amount to look good for one year only. The results are not long term. This is only my oppinion. If we had to pay $3100 and it last 3-5 years then heck I'd say do it in a heart beat.
I just like taking care of my skin, which is why I had so many face rejuvenating procedures. Hope this helps and good luck.
LP
So I would truly recommend not spending money on Ulthera.
I am six months out and I too feel I need another refresher and mine was just recent.
If you have to pay that kind of money try fraxel repair. I think it should cost less and when you read reviews then it says it should last 3-5 years.
To me that is worth paying over $2000+ for because it buys you time.
I too was thrilled right after I had procedure however, coming 6 months after treatment I already feel I need another pick me up.
I think it is the physicians that overcharge because prices vary so much if you look what everyone has spent. From free,to $350, $1200, $1500, up to $5000.
Now if it lasted 3-5 years then yes it would be a great deal however, to pay over $2000 and have to redo it in 6-8 months, that's a disappointment.
Loren
I am not sure if I was possibly swolen after having procedure done because if I were to look at me today, I don't feel that I look as good as the first and second day photos.
I definitely felt like I had great results right away but being almost 6 months later feel like I could use another treatment.
I mentioned this in another persons comments and wanted to mention that I asked the technician how long did this procedure last, she said one year and if you have good skin then possibly a little longer.
With that being said, the question to you is, Do you mind paying $$$$ for this procedure if it only last 1-2 years?
For me I do feel it tightened however, still want to consider having another treatment. I feel the jowl area, forehead (lifting the eyelid) and under eyes could need another tightening, but will not pay $3100.
I placed a call to technician and will ask how much for a touch up.
What I thought was interesting was that I glanced over all 10 pages of comments to look at pricing and it amazed me how much variation in price there was.
Some people were free, then there was $350, $1500, and the most being $5000. This part concerns me. Thats when you know that someone is paying way too much.
What areas do you feel you need improvement or help?