Noticeble Right After but Worth It? Hmmmmmm - Las Vegas, NV
I personally think there are other machines out...
I personally think there are other machines out there that can produce somewhat the same result for much less.
I feelthat because this procedure is somewhat new and because the technique is Ultra Sound then the initial price is inflated.
I was one of the first to try the photo lite (highly recommend for dark spots), thermage (not impressed at all waste of money)
Fraxel (3 times loved result but pain is the only thing keeping me from going back). Topical medication really doesn't mask any amount of pain that these machines put out.
Pixel (1 time and had an allergic reaction to something the doctor gave me to put on my skin to comfort).
The Ulthera was by far the most pleasant experience due to the doctors shots to my face to numb the pain. I only wish every doctor did this with all these types of machines. As the pain can be more than a bit to bear and actually makes you think twice about doing it again. Kind of like child birth.
The technician Judy that performed the procedure was experienced and knowledgeable on a bunch of machines as this is all she does.
I had posted on another person's review that in my opinion all these machines are temporary ways to put off going under the knife.
Although I initially loved the Ulthera, I still think the cost for it, especially if in some of the comments it says that Doctors recommend a second passing is priced too high.
I think it should be sold for between $1000-$1500 because it is new and eventually when other newer machines come out then dropped to $750-$900
I only decided to look for reviews after the procedure to see what other people had to say regarding their treatments and happened upon RealSelf.
I know this post is 5 months after my procedure so bear with me my home photos as I wanted to at least show before and after photos of myself.
Out of all the machines I tried I would push for the Fraxel which cost $800 where I am from. The Ulthera where I am from was offered at $4500 so I chose to get it in Las Vegas for $3100 since I was going to be there anyway.
I went to the Ulthera site and saw some before after photo's plus the local doctor where I am from provided me a couple of his patients photos, even his own. His area was under his chin. He showed me before/after pictures and the results were immediate for his 2 patients and his own. Mind you I think they were all in their 40's. Maybe the older you are the results may take longer.
For me I could see results immediate.
In the end, after doing many types of machines wanted to express to people that if you can afford to have these refreshers here and there then great, however, If you are the budget minded then Fraxel is a good alternative for less.
If you need to get any of these procedure's done more then once then the cost should not exceed $1000, since Ulthera is new then $1500 but not $3100.
Of course this is only my oppinion.
Lpwaikiki's provider
Oh I forgot to mention that I am 46
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Kelly
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?
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.
Wow you are so beautiful, I can't believe it -- but not from ultherapy, you say. First, I cannot BELIEVE how many different things you have already done at yr age! I thought I was an addict (fillers, botox, one ultherapy on my jaw) but you REALLY take the cake! Or should I say the plastic? Thanks for yr reviews, though -- I am looking for major tightening and am so undecided about ultherapy, and bc you did so many different things now I am considering Fraxel although my ps warned against it, said it doesn't work. I believe you more, though! Can I ask why you have done so many different things -- bc I wanna do some of these but they are WAY out of my price range, and I agree, 3100 way too much for ultherapy. Can you guys on here believe that the only doc who offers it around here charges not 1000, not 3000, but a whopping 4500? When I told them that they said that everywhere charges that. I know for a fact this is not true, and it pisses me off. If any docs read this know that we aren't idiots and know who overcharges! Okay, got it out of my system.
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
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
Looks like I might just do ulthera in desperation just on the upper face area, maybe to test it out. I mean, what else is there? Nothing. I found a place five hours away that does upper face (forehead and under eyes) for 1200, a special, and it's practically the closest thing to where I live anyway.
Keep us updated on the pigment problems please! You have GREAT skin so I wonder if maybe you are just judging yourself harshly?
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