daisybuttercup

I received my first botox treatment in Feb 08. I was told the effects should last 3 - 6 months. Almost exactly 3 months to the day, it had completely stopped working. I got another treatment, that lasted only 2.5 months, and then another lasted approximately 6 weeks. I have been told that with each treatment I could expect the results to last longer each time. I have a friend who now only needs the treatments once every 10 months, so I am really confused as to why the results are so short term for me. I was getting the injections in the upper and lower forehead and around the crows feet, at $800 per session. I am not in a position to spend that kind of money 4 times (or more) a year, so sadly I stopped the treatments and am absolutely miserable. I was wondering if anyone else has had the same short term results and if there could be a possible reason for it, such as diet or whatnot. I did try another treatment provider the third time, as I became suspicious that I may have been getting a diluted treatment from the first provider, and explained the the last Dr. the suspicions I had, just to let him know why I stopped using the first one, so I really think it must be me.

If any treatment providers care enough to read these forums, I offer this advice, from one sales person to another, be careful with the expectations you set with your clients. I was promised face lift results with Thermage, but only saw improvement in my jowel area. While I still would have paid the $2500 to get rid of my jowels, I an disappointed that the other promises of tightened skin under the chin and other areas still are not visible 4 months later. Of course, every time I walk into the spa where I received the treatment, the girls who work there fall all over themselves with compliments on how the Thermage is working and how much better I continue to look every time they see me, but I know that they are just doing their jobs. I can clearly see myself in the mirror and know that the only improvement has been in my jowels. I still think the Thermage was worth it for that reason. I only recently heard about Titan, so I was curious, that is why I am here. Still not hearing much good about it other than it doesn't hurt as much. The Thermage WAS painful, but not unbearable. Certain areas did hurt more than others, almost as if hitting a nerve. But worth it, still. I have posted two honest comments about my experience with Thermage. I have tried not to let the emotions of being angry and disappointed get in the way of reporting the truth. I did see results, just not at the lvl I was promised... I still say, go for the full-on face lift if you're going to spend the money.

I am a 43 female. I went in for my first botox treatment and was encouraged to try the Thermage and a Photofacial (IPL), so I did. I was shocked by the price, but the brochure had wonderful before and after pics, so I figured if it was that expensive it HAD to work. I was ecstatic with the botox results. Immdiately after and in the following 2 weeks my skin did appear significantly tighter and radiant - better than I had seen it in years, but I attribute that more to the photofacial or possibly the trauma of the thermage treatment. I will say the thermage did eliminate my jowels. When you consider that the total average cost for a face lift is $9500, which produces faster and more permanent results and corrects other issues simultaneously (sagging neck, bags under the eyes, folds around the mouth...) I Wish I had not been so impulsive and desperate. I wish I would have done my research because I would have opted to put the money into my 'face lift fund'. Oh, and it did hurt, but getting rid of those awful jowels made it well worth the pain. The $2500 hurt more than the burning...