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48 y.o. Brow and Under Eye

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The pain was completely unexpected. It felt like a...

DoggyMommy
$300
The pain was completely unexpected. It felt like a laserbeam with a needle was being shot through to my skull. Wow. It was a lot to handle. Thankfully, because I was only having the upper face done it only took 20 minutes. I am not exaagerating about the pain. I just read a review where the patient was given both Valium and Demerol beforehand. Demerol!!!!
I choose this procedure because my upper eyelids were getting hooded and my undereye area is awful with bagginess. Although I was not expecting a huge change the low price made it with trying. I am one week post op and do still have tenderness at the browbone on both sides. I go back at 3 months to get After photos done.

DoggyMommy's provider

Gentle Aesthetics MedSpa

Replies (16)

April 30, 2018
How are your results? I am considering the same procedure.
October 22, 2018
No results. At 6 months
May 2, 2018
Thank you for the detailed description and honest opinion. I hope your results will worth the pain you have had to endure.
October 22, 2018
No results at 6 mos
October 17, 2018
It's been at least 6 mos post, wondering if are you happy with your results?
October 22, 2018
No results at all. I added photos today
October 20, 2018
I tried to have this procedure done at ideal image in ohio and they started under my chin along my jaw line but the pain was so bad I had them stop, I could not do it! I had pain in the area they treated for over two weeks. I want to get it done but I would have to be knocked out or something, the pain was unbearable for me.
October 22, 2018
Sorry to hear that!
October 18, 2019
Had it done in Sudtralia and the pain level was very high . I thought the same thing about wishing I could be knocked out for it !
October 18, 2019
I mean Australia
October 22, 2018
Wow! Everyone should be aware of the extreme pain of this! I am 6 most post and no results. Added photos today.
October 18, 2019
The pain is horrible
UPDATED FROM DoggyMommy
18 days post

Headaches for 3 1/2 weeks

DoggyMommy
It has been 3 1/2 weeks and the significant headaches have finally gone away. I was very bummed out about this side effect bc I previously wanted to have my lower face done too. I still have swelling in my temples although it has gone down a bit. If you do get headaches I found some relief by not wearing glasses or sunglasses which put pressure on the temple area.

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April 24, 2018
I think 3 1/2 weeks of headaches is an alarming side effect, and could be indicative of the ultrasound energy going beyond the threshold of the skin. I hope all is well with you and you don't incur any other detrimental side effects going forward.
April 25, 2018
Thank you. The headaches subsided but I still have swelling in temples going into hairline. Slight tenderness still at one brow. Saw tech today. Said she was unaware of such headaches and would ask her manufacturer. The July follow up will be interesting.
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March 22, 2020
Honestly, looking through your photos, your skin was already beautiful. Just keep using sunscreen all year round (but you probably already do).
June 4, 2018
How bad was the swelling? Also did you take any pain medicine prior to the procedure or did they numb your skin in anyway? I’m trying to decide if I’ll be too swollen to go to work 24 hours after the initial first pass?
October 22, 2018
The swelling was not noticeable to others. But after 6 months I had no results. Added photos today
October 19, 2018
Did you notice any results?
October 22, 2018
None. I added photos today
October 22, 2018
None. 6 month mark. Added photos today.
January 25, 2019
I am so sorry about your side effects. For the price you paid I can't help but think someone was inexperienced or the machine was a fake.
UPDATED FROM DoggyMommy
6 months post

6 months later-no results

DoggyMommy
6 months later. I went to my 3 mo checkup and even the tech agreed there were no results. So I skipped the 6 month photo checkup 2 weeks ago. Droopiness over the lids still there. My face is fuller due to weight gain and daily crying from a recent family trauma.
But I would say this procedure did not work. Also I noticed a fullness in my temples after the procedure and it has never gone away. Leaves me with an even bigger looking head I feel. Will not do again.

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December 13, 2018
I had my jawline done at gentle aesthetics in August because I have a double chin and sagging at only 37. Anyways, I haven’t noticed any results either and it’s been 4 months! Do you think they use an authentic Ultherapy machine?
December 15, 2018
Do liposuction for jaw, chin, works well, done by an accredited surgeon of the procedure.
I wouldn't go near ultherapy, hifu, with reviews I have read.
June 9, 2019
You are right about that bshite.
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October 19, 2019
I agree. I did brow, lower jaw, zero results.