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One Month After - Glendale, CA
UPDATED FROM tellyjan
After reading all the comments from readers that...
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After reading all the comments from readers that there is marked change from my before & after photos, I looked at the photos again. You are right, there is visible change from the photos. I do not know how to explain why this is except that the before photo was taken at my friend's house in L.A. under incandescent light whereas the after photos were taken at my home under natural lighting. In person, there is no noticeable improvement. Nobody I know made a single comment about noticing a change in my face.
Just 2 days ago, I told my friends over coffee that I had ulthera done. They all took a 2nd look look at me and I could tell from their expressions that they do not see anything has changed. Then they said, "did it work?" I said, "Do you see any change?" They said, "No, is it suppose to be obvious?" I thought I wasn't going to say a word to my friends and just let them notice but since I was not getting that, I decided to announce it to them about the procedure I had done hoping that they would say, "We do notice a change and you look refreshed!" You see, nobody that knows me & my face noticed a single change.
More than anybody else, I want to believe the $3200 I paid gave me the temporary improvement I was looking for. However, that is not the case here. Unfortunately, the only before photo taken was at the Belo Clinic & that would be under clinic lighting and I do not have a copy of that. I could not go for follow-up because the clinic is in CA and I live in DE. The Belo Clinic also does not have an after photo since I had no follow-up with them. I do not recommend ulthera to my friends and I will not have another one done. The pain, the after effects of Percoset, and the cost without any visible outcome does not justify this temporary fix.
Just 2 days ago, I told my friends over coffee that I had ulthera done. They all took a 2nd look look at me and I could tell from their expressions that they do not see anything has changed. Then they said, "did it work?" I said, "Do you see any change?" They said, "No, is it suppose to be obvious?" I thought I wasn't going to say a word to my friends and just let them notice but since I was not getting that, I decided to announce it to them about the procedure I had done hoping that they would say, "We do notice a change and you look refreshed!" You see, nobody that knows me & my face noticed a single change.
More than anybody else, I want to believe the $3200 I paid gave me the temporary improvement I was looking for. However, that is not the case here. Unfortunately, the only before photo taken was at the Belo Clinic & that would be under clinic lighting and I do not have a copy of that. I could not go for follow-up because the clinic is in CA and I live in DE. The Belo Clinic also does not have an after photo since I had no follow-up with them. I do not recommend ulthera to my friends and I will not have another one done. The pain, the after effects of Percoset, and the cost without any visible outcome does not justify this temporary fix.
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UPDATED FROM tellyjan
After 3 months. Still no change noted by myself,...
After 3 months. Still no change noted by myself, my family & my friends except subscribers on realself.com says they see change. The botox is completely gone by 2 months. I feel ulthera did not give me the change I would like to see and at this point, I feel I wasted my money on this procedure. I will not recommend this to my friends. I understand that others have noticeable improvements and were very happy to have it done but I can only speak for myself and my own experience. Too bad there is no money-back guarantee if it does not work. I want to get another botox injection on my forehead as this has been my number one priority and the one that bothered me the most. Even though the first one only lasted 2 months, I want to see if I get a 2nd one if it will last longer. I read that people who have had subsequent botoxs had a longer effect so I'm willing to give it another shot. I also have a friend who had numerous botox to her forehead and she swears they do last longer. The last she had lasted 1.5 years. I hope it does.
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November 11, 2011
three weeks later, I don't see any difference
no one has commented on how I look
I think it is a waste of money.
no one has commented on how I look
I think it is a waste of money.
November 11, 2011
Hi Francesca,
Thanks for the update. Do keep us posted on your development. I hope you do not get the same result as mine because 3 months later, I still do not see any difference and never elicited any comments from my friends that knows me well, that I see often or I have not seen in a while. Only here on realself.com is where I find the readers telling me they see visible results from the photos I posted.
Best,
Telly
Thanks for the update. Do keep us posted on your development. I hope you do not get the same result as mine because 3 months later, I still do not see any difference and never elicited any comments from my friends that knows me well, that I see often or I have not seen in a while. Only here on realself.com is where I find the readers telling me they see visible results from the photos I posted.
Best,
Telly
November 11, 2011
Hi Tellyjan, I am writing again to let you know that I continue to see improvements in your appearance. If there was a a way to trace the shape of your face now over the "before" picture" you would see the marked definition of your jawline for one example. Also I see a smoother skin texture and an overall refreshed look. Thank you again for sharing your experience in this forum. Sincerely, Dee
November 11, 2011
I was interested in this procedure and clicked on your comments to see why you didn't think it was worth it.Well,your pictures convinced me to do this.I'm not sure what your'e seeing but it looks like it took 10 years off your appearance.Your before and 3 months is amazing.Looks like you had a facelift without the extreme tightening.I'm sold on this one
November 14, 2011
Hi Patrick,
I looked at the before photo I took at my friend's house in L.A. & compared that with the 1-2-3 month photos again. I can see why the readers are saying there is noticeable improvements. I do not know how to explain this except that it must be the lighting at her place versus mine. It was incandescent light versus natural light. In person, there is no noticeable change. I would like to believe more than anybody that there is much improvement since I paid quite a bit of money to have a temporary fix. However, in person, there is no change and if there is, it is so subtle and I am still looking out for them. Because it is noninvasive, I suppose we cannot expect noticeable or big change. I don't know but I do not recommend this to my friends looking for a change.
I do know that it works for other people and it does not on others. It is even written that some people may have to go back for more treatment if the first one did not work. Unfortunately, there is no money-back guarantee and more treatment will cost more money. Not to mention, I don't want to undergo the same pain I went through and the effect that Percoset did on me. No more ulthera for me. Good luck and if you have yours done, please keep all of us posted.
Best,
Telly
I looked at the before photo I took at my friend's house in L.A. & compared that with the 1-2-3 month photos again. I can see why the readers are saying there is noticeable improvements. I do not know how to explain this except that it must be the lighting at her place versus mine. It was incandescent light versus natural light. In person, there is no noticeable change. I would like to believe more than anybody that there is much improvement since I paid quite a bit of money to have a temporary fix. However, in person, there is no change and if there is, it is so subtle and I am still looking out for them. Because it is noninvasive, I suppose we cannot expect noticeable or big change. I don't know but I do not recommend this to my friends looking for a change.
I do know that it works for other people and it does not on others. It is even written that some people may have to go back for more treatment if the first one did not work. Unfortunately, there is no money-back guarantee and more treatment will cost more money. Not to mention, I don't want to undergo the same pain I went through and the effect that Percoset did on me. No more ulthera for me. Good luck and if you have yours done, please keep all of us posted.
Best,
Telly
November 11, 2011
Telly, I was in Los Angeles last week and had an Oxygen treatment, and two green peels. I see more results from those treatments than from Ulthera. FYI, just for the record, before Ulthera, and the treatments, I have never done anything. Please don't think of me as a cosmetic freak.
November 14, 2011
HI francesca,
How long has it been since you had Ultherapy? I've heard from the community it can take 3 months to see full effects. We'd love to hear your whole story, you can do that here. Can't wait to hear more.
Thanks so much and welcome to the community! :)
-Britt
November 12, 2011
I also see a marked difference which looks quite similar to the improvements that I've seen since my treatment - ie skin quality. I'm curious as to why you haven't had before and after photos at the clinic where you've have had this done? That way you would have a more accurate way to see if there are any changes - it seems that it might be difficult to do this with home photos.
UPDATED FROM tellyjan
Less than 2 months after the procedure, nobody who...
Less than 2 months after the procedure, nobody who knows me noticed any change or made a comment. I do not see any improvement myself. The comments of your readers mostly said they see an improvement. I guess it's hard to go by photos alone. I was hoping to get just one person I know say something has changed or something different...almost 3 months later, I'm still waiting. I just posted the 2 month picture. On October 27, it'll be 3 months after the procedure, that's only a few days away.
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October 19, 2011
wow!
telly i now see a huuuuge difference!
before it was subtle. now it's dramatic.
look at your jawline in the before and in this most recent one - do you really see no difference??
it really makes me excited to see continued changes myself.
i'm now one month out and already see some changes,
tho only when i compare the pics.
unfortunately one difference is that my face seems to look thinner, and that was not what i needed
filler next ha!
however i do think on the whole it is better.
i'm going to post pics that are not full face
but will send you full face privately if you want.
i think you look GREAT and can't believe you don't see a difference.
telly i now see a huuuuge difference!
before it was subtle. now it's dramatic.
look at your jawline in the before and in this most recent one - do you really see no difference??
it really makes me excited to see continued changes myself.
i'm now one month out and already see some changes,
tho only when i compare the pics.
unfortunately one difference is that my face seems to look thinner, and that was not what i needed
filler next ha!
however i do think on the whole it is better.
i'm going to post pics that are not full face
but will send you full face privately if you want.
i think you look GREAT and can't believe you don't see a difference.
October 19, 2011
i think you look about 15 yrs younger.
the people who see you every day don't notice because the change is gradual.
really - look at your first and last pics again.
the people who see you every day don't notice because the change is gradual.
really - look at your first and last pics again.
October 20, 2011
You are most kind. Thanks. That'll be great if you can send me your before & after shots too full face (privately). Thank you again.
October 20, 2011
Hi Tellyjan, I know that you are not happy about the results of the Botox, but the results of the Ulthera (by your pictures) are impressive. Your friends do not see the change on a day to day basis, but I am sure if they looked at the pictures instead, they would agree you definitely have a more youthful appearance. Have you thought of comparing this new picture of yourself to one of your self from a few years ago? You might be surprised to see some similarities. I have been inspired to think about this treatment for myself based on your amazing results. I really appreciate you putting yourself out there for those of us who are searching for unbiased answers. Thank you again, Sincerely, Dee
October 20, 2011
Hi Dee,
Again thank you for your comments. The pictures are raw, I do not put makeup, no foundation so what you see is what it is. The lighting might have an effect though. The before photo was under different lighting inside my friend's house in CA. Perhaps the yellow incandescent light shows more lines. The 1 month & 2 month photos, I tried to take in the same spot and same lighting at home in DE. That was natural light from the window taken in the morning. I try to be as honest and unbiased as I could be. I was expecting changes that I could detect and my gauge is somebody who I know and haven't seen me for a while say something. I saw a few of those friends but nobody said anything.
I liked the botox because the result was immediate but 2 units did not last long at all. They said 3 months. It was gone in 2.
Telly
Again thank you for your comments. The pictures are raw, I do not put makeup, no foundation so what you see is what it is. The lighting might have an effect though. The before photo was under different lighting inside my friend's house in CA. Perhaps the yellow incandescent light shows more lines. The 1 month & 2 month photos, I tried to take in the same spot and same lighting at home in DE. That was natural light from the window taken in the morning. I try to be as honest and unbiased as I could be. I was expecting changes that I could detect and my gauge is somebody who I know and haven't seen me for a while say something. I saw a few of those friends but nobody said anything.
I liked the botox because the result was immediate but 2 units did not last long at all. They said 3 months. It was gone in 2.
Telly
October 20, 2011
Tellyjan,
I also see a difference in your two month photo, particularly in the chin area, but I can't tell if it is because of the lighting. Might I suggest that for your 3 month photo you reproduce the before picture as closely as possible? Then put both pictures in front of your doctor and ask him or her to choose which is which. If he/she can't guess, it's a pretty powerful support for your claim that it didn't work, and maybe they'll discount other treatments for you.
As far as your family not seeing a difference, the change is gradual, so they wouldn't. What I want to know is if someone who knows you well but hasn't seen you recently would notice the change.
And finally (as I understand it) yes, the treatment can cause immediate tightening (the heat tightens tissues in the SMAS), but the full affects (collagen repair of those wounds) take months. So both of your commenters are right :-)
I also see a difference in your two month photo, particularly in the chin area, but I can't tell if it is because of the lighting. Might I suggest that for your 3 month photo you reproduce the before picture as closely as possible? Then put both pictures in front of your doctor and ask him or her to choose which is which. If he/she can't guess, it's a pretty powerful support for your claim that it didn't work, and maybe they'll discount other treatments for you.
As far as your family not seeing a difference, the change is gradual, so they wouldn't. What I want to know is if someone who knows you well but hasn't seen you recently would notice the change.
And finally (as I understand it) yes, the treatment can cause immediate tightening (the heat tightens tissues in the SMAS), but the full affects (collagen repair of those wounds) take months. So both of your commenters are right :-)
October 20, 2011
Hi Jojo,
The before photo was taken at my friend's house in CA under incandescent lighting. Maybe the incandescent show more lines. The 1st & 2nd month photos were taken at home here in DE next to the window with the morning light. Maybe it's not as harsh as incandescent lighting. I don't know.
I did see a few friends whom I have not seen in a while. NOPE. Not a word was said about my face. :(
Yes, right after the treatment, I felt my face was tight. However, that was a temporary effect. After a couple of hours, the tightness subsided.
Unfortunately, the clinic is in Glendale, CA and I live here on the other end of the country (DE) so it is hard to communicate with the clinic. The doctor/RN who did my face was hard to get a hold of and he is aware that I am not happy with the result but he said it takes time. Ahhh, I will wait again...I don't have a choice. There is no money-back guarantee.
Thanks for your comment.
Telly
The before photo was taken at my friend's house in CA under incandescent lighting. Maybe the incandescent show more lines. The 1st & 2nd month photos were taken at home here in DE next to the window with the morning light. Maybe it's not as harsh as incandescent lighting. I don't know.
I did see a few friends whom I have not seen in a while. NOPE. Not a word was said about my face. :(
Yes, right after the treatment, I felt my face was tight. However, that was a temporary effect. After a couple of hours, the tightness subsided.
Unfortunately, the clinic is in Glendale, CA and I live here on the other end of the country (DE) so it is hard to communicate with the clinic. The doctor/RN who did my face was hard to get a hold of and he is aware that I am not happy with the result but he said it takes time. Ahhh, I will wait again...I don't have a choice. There is no money-back guarantee.
Thanks for your comment.
Telly
November 20, 2011
Telly, everyone sees such a big difference in your face but it is only because of your weight loss. Your cheeks are much smaller in the 2nd and 3rd photos because of the 11 pound weight loss. They think it is the treatment you got. I want to scream! I feel bad for you because you are defending yourself over and over again to all these people, you know how you feel and you know how you look. doctors make mistakes all of the time. Maybe he was inexperienced with the machine? I'm sorry this did not work for you. Thank God it was not a botched plastic surgery where you got your beautiful face deformed in some way. Maybe you could just move on from this experience and thank God you are so beautiful with great skin? Wishing you all the best.
November 24, 2011
Thanks Shelley. As I've said, in person unlike in the photos, one cannot detect any change or I would had one comment about it. Results do vary from person to person. It was an expensive learning experience for me.
December 15, 2011
HI shelley,
Have you had Ultherapy? It sounds like from your comments you might have had a not too great experience with it.
Thanks,
-Britt
October 21, 2011
Oh my gosh...I was seriously thinking about doing this...I to think YOU look great...just like most of the others. You are beautiful...I can see a big difference. When people see you everyday they can't see the big differences. I would LOVE to have your beautiful skin. I see so much improvement. Give it more time I'll bet it gets even better. But you are beautiful!!!
October 24, 2011
Dear Shellbelldell,
Thank you for your very kind compliment. Ulthera did not do anything to improve my skin, I was blessed with that since I was born which is why I do not wear makeup except for special social occasions that I have to get dressed up for. Nobody wants to see improvement from ulthera as much as I do since I went through the procedure & the expense of having it done. But I want to see improvement myself and I want my friends & family to see it too. We don't. Only the comments I have received from realself.com telling me there is marked improvements softens the blow in my pocket! Take care, Telly
Thank you for your very kind compliment. Ulthera did not do anything to improve my skin, I was blessed with that since I was born which is why I do not wear makeup except for special social occasions that I have to get dressed up for. Nobody wants to see improvement from ulthera as much as I do since I went through the procedure & the expense of having it done. But I want to see improvement myself and I want my friends & family to see it too. We don't. Only the comments I have received from realself.com telling me there is marked improvements softens the blow in my pocket! Take care, Telly
December 13, 2011
don't do it, Shellbelldell, because for one thing it won't change the outermost layer of skin anyway. There are other treatments and things for that, that work far better than ultherapy. I tried ulthera on the jawline to get tightening, which is what it is supposed to do, but it doesn't do much at all.
December 16, 2011
Thanks I WILL NOT invest in this...you girls are great...I feel bad for all the money that poor girl invested in this treatment and it didn't work. What do you think is better than Ultherapy....my girlfriend did skintyte and she said it was like throwing her money down the toilet...she gave it 6 months to see results...she did like 5 treatments and is so disappointed!! UGH what's a girl to do...natural...NOPE I'm goin down with a fight :--D Thanks girls for all the info!!
October 23, 2011
I had the treatment on Thursday, Oct., 20th No pain pills, injections for pain. It still hurt a lot. Not unbearable. My face and neck are numb, and a bit swollen. I also have black and blue under my eyes.
your photos show a marked improvement -- - you should ask the doctor for your before photos and compare. So you can see what all of us see.
As for no one noticing -- People just don't look that closely at others. They don't care. All of us here say you look great! Believe us, because you do. Keep us posted.
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October 24, 2011
Hi Frances555,
Keep us posted on the result of your ulthera. What kind of pain injection did you get? I supposed that would be more powerful than pain pills. They gave me Percoset and it had a horrible effect on me so I now list that amongst drugs that I have bad reactions or allergies on when I go for my doctor visits. Thank you for the compliment. Best regards, Telly
Keep us posted on the result of your ulthera. What kind of pain injection did you get? I supposed that would be more powerful than pain pills. They gave me Percoset and it had a horrible effect on me so I now list that amongst drugs that I have bad reactions or allergies on when I go for my doctor visits. Thank you for the compliment. Best regards, Telly
December 20, 2011
HI francesca555,
I was wondering, since you have provided such great content about your Ultherapy experience if you would be willing to let us copy your last comment few to the review format making it available to other community members who are looking for information on Ultherapy?
Thanks,
-Britt
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I am 45 and scheduled to have a full face done Dec 1st....cost is 3500.00. After doing some research and reading the comments (THANK YOU EVERYONE) I am very nervous about spending this kind of money for subtle (at best?) results. Any of you who have had the procedure done....would you do it again? Is it worth the money??? Your honest comments would be GREATLY appreciated!!
I understand your dilemma because the result of ulthera seems to vary from patient to patient and depends on the skill of the clinician. Well you have read my comment regarding ulthera but let me tell you that another reader who was looking into doing this procedure on himself took the time & trouble to work with the photos I posted and photoshopped them to see if we can both look at them objectively. Wow! They were amazing and convincing from the photos that he put side by side and one that he overlapped so I would see how the contour of my face has somewhat changed. His photoshopped work convinced me that there were some changes that happened. BUT, in person, they are unnoticeable. Well, his photoshopped photos made me feel better that I did not waste my money completely. I am waiting to hear back from him what he thought of the photos himself and if he will have ulthera done based on those photos. I haven't heard back since I just emailed him today.
I can share the photoshopped photos he did with you privately if you give me your email. The change is dramatic and convincing (but not in person!).
What's your email and I'll send you the photoshopped photos?
Telly
Telly
********@*******.com
THANKS!
P.S. Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
i am 2 months out and i am seeing some results but yes they're are subtle.
in another month or 2 i'll be better able to answer the "was it worth it" question, as everything i have read indicates i will see continued improvement.
in the meantime i will send you pictures via email if you'd like to see what the difference is at 2 months.
i just posted some updated pictures.
unfortunately my after pics are much less clear than the before pics which were taken in the doctor's office. it's hard to get the same lighting and angles, so it's hard to get a good comparison.
i think my jawline and the area around my eyes are both firmer.
i go back for a recheck in another month and will post the 3 month pictures i have taken by the doctor's staff. those should give a much better idea.
Could you please email me your pic's....I am unable to see them on your review for some reason (?) Thanks!