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40 Yr Old Indianapolis, IN Woman Survives Ultherapy

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Once I hit 40, noticed my neck and jowls were...

fixer upperNovember 9, 2014
$1,750
Once I hit 40, noticed my neck and jowls were starting to sag. I only weigh 112 and am 5'3", but my face is naturally pudgy. Because of this, even a little sagging is very noticeable. Since I wasn't a candidate for a face life, so the professionals suggested I have ultherapy to kickstart my collagen again. After seeing mixed reviews -- ranging from barely noticeable pain to barely tolerable pain -- I figured my pain tolerance is pretty average, so I took a couple IB profin beforehand and went for it. I quickly found that my pain tolerance isn't as high as I thought. I envy all those who didn't feel any discomfort and I don't want to scare anyone away (because everyone's different) but for me, it hurt like heck! It felt like someone put 1,000 needles on a paddle, electrically charged them all, then started to hit my face and neck with it repeatedly. I'm only 40, so I can only imagine the stress those who are 60+ must feel. Perhaps I have more nerve receptors in my face than others. I do have a smaller face than most. Maybe my nerves are more compact as a result. Not sure. All I do know is that Ultherapy could be potentially be used as a torture device on terrorists. But like I said before, I'm not trying to scare anyone away, because everyone's different. Just be aware that there are definitely those (like me) who feel major discomfort from this procedure. Hopefully, it kicked my collagen into shape enough to see some nice results, but I don't think I'd ever do it again - even if it was free. I'd rather wait 30 years and get a surgical lift instead. Listed above are my current 1 day post pictures.

The staff was amazing! The girl that administered my pain, Holly, was also very nice. She apologized several times for my discomfort. She even let me keep the blanket I was bundled up in. She told me that they require the whole staff to get Ultherapy done so that they can tell their patients what it's like. I don't feel mis-informed at all. She told me that some people feel very little, but she was one of those (like me) that felt a lot!

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Kimmers25
November 10, 2014
Ouch, I can't even imagine sitting though this process.   Let us know what you are thinking of the results as time goes by.  
fixer upper
November 10, 2014
I will definitely keep you posted!
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Abitsaggy
November 20, 2014
Hi-I just wondered how you are doing? I have exactly the same issue with my lower face, forgive me, I was pleased to see our photos as I'm tackling the same issues. I have been offered skin tightening but they have also suggested silhouette soft (sp?). My lower face started "sagging" after having my child. My young round full face has become bottom heavy and I would be interested to hear what results you have had.
fixer upper
November 20, 2014
Well, the swelling's gone now and I've noticed my jowls slightly tightening, but my neck's still sagging. The soreness went away just a few days ago - enough to wash my face without pain, but I can still feel it when pressing down on those areas. I'll have to wait a few months to see if it really works.
fixer upper
November 20, 2014
In addition to my last comment: I'm also considering have check implants to raise some of that bottom heaviness in my face. I've always had chubby cheeks ever since I was little. It's been both a pain and an asset. I look chubby in the face, but I've been told that I look anywhere from 10 to 20 years younger than my real age. Unfortunately, sagging jowls are a common characteristic with our round faces. It was suggested to me by a doctor that I should have a filler in my upper cheeks first (just to see how it lifts the skin and reduces my expression lines) and if I like it, then I should have the more permanent implants.
fixer upper
November 20, 2014
Cheek implants, not check implants. lol
Chrissie
November 12, 2014
Thanks for your honest appraisal. Most reviews I read say basically the same as you did, i.e. hurts like heck. Not for me, not ever. I'll wait until they come up with something that actually works and isn't like torture. My girlfriend had Ultherapy and unfortunately saw no difference at all. That's really when I made my decision. I'm wishing you are happy with the end results.
fixer upper
November 12, 2014
It sucks that it didn't work for her. I'd hate to think I went through all that pain for nothing.
fixer upper
November 12, 2014
And I haven't even started the 18 months of payments yet.
sgsacco
November 20, 2014
Don't feel bad or like you are the only one. My ultherapy hurt so much I described the experience to my cousin as like being TASER-ed in the face 800 times! It hurt! But I am told it's worth it. Best of luck :)
fixer upper
November 20, 2014
Let me know how yours goes.
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Abitsaggy
November 20, 2014
Ah you see that's what I was hoping too, that maybe filler in the cheeks would help "lift" the face a bit. However, I remember when I was younger if I ever put on weight it didn't suit me, I always suited being very slim (not now, as I just look even more saggy when slimmer!). So guess my understanding of anatomy is limited, but in theory if it was injected in the right place surely it would lift the whole area- but as I said, i am slightly scared, at this face I may just look puffy in the upper face and the lower face with filler! Thank you so much for replying and keep us posted. Well done for putting up with the pain, I think I would have left half way through, wimp that I am :-)
Hope4me
November 27, 2014
I'm considering doing this. I wonder if it's okay to take a pain pill like vicodin beforehand to help with the pain.
fixer upper
November 28, 2014
Funny you should mention that because I did actually take a vicodin beforehand and it still hurt like heck!
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Floweredup1
December 14, 2015

I get stuff done all the time. I never, ever, go without taking Tramadol first. Be careful with Vicodan and others, check first if its cut with an NSAID because it will cause more blood to flow there and more pain and inflammation too! xo

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1 month post

6 week Update

fixer upperDecember 28, 2014
It's been 6 weeks since my ultherapy session and I'm pleased to announce that I've already seen some improvement. Nothing miraculous, but definitely improved. My jowls are no longer drooping and my neck isn't sagging as much. I can't wait to see what another month may bring. I'll update again towards the end of January. In the meantime, here's some updated pictures.

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Lovereviews
December 29, 2014
I see no jowls and a great looking neck. So, you should be pleased with the results. Everytime I go back and read your first post I laugh out loud. You were really funny in your description of the pain. It sounded worse than waterboarding!!! Maybe it could serve other purposes than to make women look better :-)
fixer upper
December 29, 2014
Hahaha. You might be right! :)
monique75
December 29, 2014
Wow, your jawline looks very sculpted and skin looks beautiful:)
fixer upper
December 29, 2014
Thanks, Monique. :)
Clinton1982
November 24, 2015
How much was your procedure?
veronica121
December 16, 2015
Wow! Results in just 6 weeks. That's awesome. I'm having the procedure done soon. Thanks for your review.
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1 month post

6 Week Update Pictures

fixer upperDecember 28, 2014

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China2
January 7, 2015
I see a big difference are you happy with it?
fixer upper
January 7, 2015
So far so good. Thanks
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Abitsaggy
January 11, 2015
You wouldn't dare to show a full face before and after? apologies if that's a bit cheeky (excuse the pun!). We have a very similar face shape, as I have said before. Thanks so much for posting, kind of you to share.
fixer upper
January 22, 2015
I sent them to your inbox.
smile2014
January 22, 2015
Can I ask what areas you treated. I am doing lower face next week
fixer upper
January 22, 2015
Lower face only.
smile2014
January 22, 2015
Thanks so much. I am having lower face Monday and my lower face looks similar to your before pics. You look great
Neomag
January 23, 2015
I see a nice improvement too.
Eva Hopeful
February 15, 2015
Can we have an update and photos please?
fixer upper
November 20, 2015
I'm posting another update pic right now. As you can see my neck's still a little saggy beneath my chin, but my jowls are gone. Unfortunately, it was my neck sag that prompted me to get the procedure in the first place, so I'm pretty disappointed to see it's not gone.
pat4567
November 20, 2015
Hi. Curious to know if the changes held? How does your dkin feels? More youthfull or thinner? I have had a bad reaction but I am only 8 weeks since.
fixer upper
November 20, 2015
My progress hasn't really changed since the last update. I still have a little sag under my chin, but my jowls are gone and my skin feels the same as it did before.
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