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37 Year Old with Collapsed Cheeks and Small Jowls. Full Face Ultherapy. London, GB
UPDATED FROM London Lady
8 months post
8 month update
WORTH IT$4,601
I wanted to get past the 6 months mark before determining whether this treatment was worth it (and to ensure there weren't going to be any late-onset side effects). I can confirm that I am happy with the natural results obtained, and I haven't experienced any detrimental effects whatsoever. I had hoped to see further tightening in the last 3-4 months, which sadly hasn't happened. Nevertheless, I have achieved the firmer, fresher look I wanted, and the jowls are reduced slightly, just not as much as I'd hoped. For an non-invasive treatment, there's only so much it can do. I do believe it's overpriced, but if you want a subtle lift without surgery and can afford the expense, then this is the way to go. Just choose your practitioner very carefully and have realistic expectations. I am still having my monthly Caci treatments and will be dermarolling to maintain the effects. I think Ultherapy has taken about 4-5 years off my face, without making me look sunken, stretched or frozen. For me, it was worth it!
Replies (5)
R
January 8, 2016
Awesome results! Great reviews like yours make me want to consider Ulthera
A
U
January 16, 2020
Please read my review. I'm not exaggerating any of the damage from Ultherapy and will be posting more photos soon.
E
June 6, 2019
This is pretty much what I experience with Utherapy also - subtle but nice results, a refreshed and improved skin tone and firmness. But it is very expensive for what it is. (However it's hard to regret the results.)
S
January 21, 2023
Hi just wondering have you done Ultherapy since then? Did you get any facial fat loss from it? I’m about to do my fourth Ultherapy over the course of a few years but always get nervous about it every time. I don’t want to lose fat. Thank you.
LL
February 9, 2023
I've had 2 more full face Ultherapy sessions at The Cosmetic Skin Clinic. The last treatment was a year ago and didn't give any results at all based on the before and after photos they took, so they offered me a free top-up Power Boost which helped a little. I'm noticing less lifting/tightening each time and it's an expensive treatment! What have your results been like? I worry about fat loss too, but the clinic I go to is very experienced with Ultherapy and they use the ultrasound scan to monitor and tailor the depth of treatment. Our facial fat pads shrink with age anyway, so it's hard to say whether Ultherapy is accelerating that or it's just natural ageing. I certainly don't look gaunt/hollow and haven't experienced any negative side effects, just minimal results. I assume the collagen is being rebuilt under the skin but I'd like to see that in terms of a tighter, lifted, firmer face! There is no other non-surgical treatment that can achieve more lifting and tightening apparently - next stop is a SMAS facelift.
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A
August 13, 2015
You can definitely see a difference! Is it supposed to continue to improve over the next few months,like other similar treatments? How many treatments did your practitioner recommend?
LL
August 13, 2015
Thanks, I really don't notice the improvements in the photos so much. But yes, the collagen is supposed to continue rebuilding for up to 6 months. My practitioner said I would only need 1 treatment. Apparently, it's something you may like to repeat every year or two. Not sure how realistic that is financially, and I'd worry about the long-term potential for fat loss. But I felt it was worth boosting my collagen now before deep lines and serious sagging sets in. I take collagen supplements and will probably need to maintain the effects of the Ultherapy with regular dermarolling.
Technology is improving all the time and I, for one, am always on the lookout for the next non-surgical procedure to counteract the ageing process!
Technology is improving all the time and I, for one, am always on the lookout for the next non-surgical procedure to counteract the ageing process!
A
August 13, 2015
BTW, I've been experiencing the same exact issues as you -- round, full cheeks, that went south. I'm 41 and I have no wrinkles, but my once full cheeks have migrated to my jawline and what was once my full upper-cheek area is now flat, hollowed tear troughs.
You don't seem to have this problem, but my nasolabial folds look pronounced. Not lines, but just like my cheeks are weighed down around them, not dissimilar to that of a bulldog. So, I wonder if Ultherapy could help with this.
Thanks for sharing!
You don't seem to have this problem, but my nasolabial folds look pronounced. Not lines, but just like my cheeks are weighed down around them, not dissimilar to that of a bulldog. So, I wonder if Ultherapy could help with this.
Thanks for sharing!
LL
August 13, 2015
Hi Marlborough, it's so sad when the face migrates south - I noticed I was developing a habit of pursing my lips to counteract the droop. Unfortunately, I've since discovered from a facial cosmetic surgeon that this action can actually increase the bulk of the lower cheek muscles making jowling look worse, argh!
Anyway, filler works wonders for hollow tear troughs, but it's a highly specialised procedure and you'll want to be in the very best hands. (My worst nightmare is being overfilled because dissolving it with hyaluronidase can prove disastrous). I've yet to try filler for my cheeks. I don't like the idea of all these needles and having to repeat it every year, so I guess I'll be saving up for a fat transfer at some point.
Regarding nasolabial folds, I had the very beginnings of them prior to Ultherapy, just barely visible creases. They're now even less noticeable, so it has helped a bit. I'll update again after 6 months and see if the cheeks have lifted any further, so you'll know whether it's worthwhile in that respect.
Anyway, filler works wonders for hollow tear troughs, but it's a highly specialised procedure and you'll want to be in the very best hands. (My worst nightmare is being overfilled because dissolving it with hyaluronidase can prove disastrous). I've yet to try filler for my cheeks. I don't like the idea of all these needles and having to repeat it every year, so I guess I'll be saving up for a fat transfer at some point.
Regarding nasolabial folds, I had the very beginnings of them prior to Ultherapy, just barely visible creases. They're now even less noticeable, so it has helped a bit. I'll update again after 6 months and see if the cheeks have lifted any further, so you'll know whether it's worthwhile in that respect.
I
August 13, 2015
Thanks for the review.
Do you have a photo before the collapsed cheek to compare with now?I have the same problem and considering high frequency ultrasound which ive been told is the same as Ulthera but im scared i'll receive more fatloss.
Do you know whether your operator turned the machine on high or low etc?
Did you get the results straight away or only after a few weeks/months?
I can definitely see some lifting on your after photos-both front and profile view-but like you said its subtle.
Thanks
Do you have a photo before the collapsed cheek to compare with now?I have the same problem and considering high frequency ultrasound which ive been told is the same as Ulthera but im scared i'll receive more fatloss.
Do you know whether your operator turned the machine on high or low etc?
Did you get the results straight away or only after a few weeks/months?
I can definitely see some lifting on your after photos-both front and profile view-but like you said its subtle.
Thanks
LL
August 13, 2015
Hi ivana, I looked but unfortunately I don't have any non-smiling photos for comparison, but suffice to say that I always had full cheeks which made me look round-faced with little definition. I really liked it when I finally started to lose this 'puppy fat' in my thirties and noticed I had cheekbones! But the reality is that once this fat diminishes and/or drops, we're left with a very different problem. I would be very wary of anything that promotes 'high' frequency, as the likelihood of fat loss is probably greater. My technician used a high-er setting for the deep passes and a lower setting for the superficial passes, but I'm afraid I can't be more specific than that. I believe there is a certain amount of adjustment possible for each patient and I would definitely err on the side of caution. Although understandably, nobody wants to spend thousands on a treatment and not get any results... You'll want to find a specialist who knows exactly how much frequency to use to achieve your desired outcome. And don't be afraid to really put them on the spot regarding any side effects their previous patients have encountered.
I saw a little tightening immediately afterwards, but that could have been due to some very mild inflammation. I certainly didn't notice any obvious swelling. It wasn't until about 2 months later that I realised my skin looked tauter and fresher although I wasn't convinced the jowls had improved. Having recently seen the before photos at the clinic, which were deeply unflattering, I can definitely see some subtle improvements which are supposed to continue for up to 6 months.
Unfortunately, ultherapy can't create volume or fullness. If your face is very gaunt, then filler or fat transfer is probably the best solution and is no doubt something I will resort to in time. I just want to tighten and lift the 'scaffolding' first!
I saw a little tightening immediately afterwards, but that could have been due to some very mild inflammation. I certainly didn't notice any obvious swelling. It wasn't until about 2 months later that I realised my skin looked tauter and fresher although I wasn't convinced the jowls had improved. Having recently seen the before photos at the clinic, which were deeply unflattering, I can definitely see some subtle improvements which are supposed to continue for up to 6 months.
Unfortunately, ultherapy can't create volume or fullness. If your face is very gaunt, then filler or fat transfer is probably the best solution and is no doubt something I will resort to in time. I just want to tighten and lift the 'scaffolding' first!
I
J
August 13, 2015
Hi London Lady,
To be honest from the before and after pics, I can't see any improvement!
To be honest from the before and after pics, I can't see any improvement!
LL
August 13, 2015
No, I can't really either! The camera phone doesn't seem to pick up on the improvements I've noticed in the quality of my skin - it's texture and tone. As for the slightly less pronounced jowls, I think that's only visible in the front shot. Hoping for further lifting in the next few months...
J
August 14, 2015
You're young and beautiful. Just keep looking after yourself, with healthy eating and drinking habits, and you'll be fine.
I'm nervous of Ultherapy. Read sooooo many upsetting reviews.
Please be careful!
I'm 60 years old, and one year ago I had a Smas face lift. I'm very happy with my results. It was a huge deal. Much bigger than they like to tell you. To be honest, I'm still healing! I have a new respect for my skin and health now. It's a good thing, as I have always been a sun worshipper! I'm an English girl living in Miami.
I'm nervous of Ultherapy. Read sooooo many upsetting reviews.
Please be careful!
I'm 60 years old, and one year ago I had a Smas face lift. I'm very happy with my results. It was a huge deal. Much bigger than they like to tell you. To be honest, I'm still healing! I have a new respect for my skin and health now. It's a good thing, as I have always been a sun worshipper! I'm an English girl living in Miami.
LL
August 14, 2015
Thank you, I certainly will. I take my health and wellbeing seriously. I only discovered the really negative Ultherapy reviews after I'd had the treatment and found it upsetting too. I chose a top practitioner, I hope that has made a difference. I'm glad to hear you're so happy with the results of your face lift. Good luck with the healing and stay well! x
L
August 16, 2015
I do notice a subtle difference and hopefully it will keep improving. I do think you look fresher in the after pics and the jowls are smoother, your jawline seems more defined and an upwards angle. I had it done at the end of July and started to panic reading the fat loss/eye sinking reviews - didn't find the awful ones until after either. Im really interested to hear your continued thoughts on this and any further improvements. I am UK also. Thanks for posting.
LL
August 16, 2015
Thanks lambylamb, that's very encouraging - I'm impatiently waiting for more noticeable results! I sincerely hope we both get what we want from this treatment. Good luck :-)
L
UPDATED FROM London Lady
4 months post
3.5 months later
It's been 3.5 months since the treatment so I'm posting some before and after pictures. (Note: unfortunately I didn't get round to doing any dermaroller treatments.)
I've definitely noticed a small lifting of the jowls and slightly less sunken cheeks with generally fresher, more toned looking skin. It's just too subtle to show up clearly on the photos though. I was hoping for more tightening/lifting by this stage, but since the process is still ongoing I'll wait to see if further improvements manifest by 6 months. I'm satisfied with the results so far, but it's too soon to decide whether it was worth it or not...
I've definitely noticed a small lifting of the jowls and slightly less sunken cheeks with generally fresher, more toned looking skin. It's just too subtle to show up clearly on the photos though. I was hoping for more tightening/lifting by this stage, but since the process is still ongoing I'll wait to see if further improvements manifest by 6 months. I'm satisfied with the results so far, but it's too soon to decide whether it was worth it or not...
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MM
August 18, 2015
Glad that this is working for you. I am really looking forward to what you have to report at 6 and 9 months after the treatment. At three months I was happy. But then I progressively lost facial fat, my jowls got so much more noticeable and my cheeks are hollow now. You have already gone through this process. but I really want women who have not tried ultherapy to be really cautious.
Good luck. By the way, you are very beautiful :)
Good luck. By the way, you are very beautiful :)
LL
August 19, 2015
I'm really sorry to hear that :-( Have you returned to your practitioner for a follow up or seen any other specialist? Is there anything that can be done?
CS
August 18, 2015
You look great, I see a huge improvement in your 3 month pictures and you still have continued benefits to be seen!
F
October 22, 2015
Thank you for sharing your experience. Really great result. I have been contemplating and researching whether to have Ultherapy or Microfirm (think the latter is also called Secret RF) for some time and your results from Ultherapy has given me some reassurance of the great result that can be achieved. Do you mind me asking where you had it done? Thank you so much x
LL
October 23, 2015
I had it done at the Cosmetic Skin Clinic on Upper Wimple Street in London. They specialise in non-surgical treatments for the face and body. Helen Chapman, a Registered Nurse and Aesthetic Medical Practitioner performed my Ultherapy - she was very knowledgable and proficient. It might be worth having a consultation to see what they recommend for you. Best of luck xx
F
October 23, 2015
Thank you so much!!! I will look them up. You look great! I really appreciate it [RS bleep]
LL
I did my procedure 11 months ago and I am still lifting and firming , infact I am more excited in this period than my 6 month ... It came and I was going is this it ?? I was wanting a bit more dramatic result then my 9th month came and WOW . Someone here mentioned that the peeling worked wonders for them in conjunction with having ulthera and the funny thing is , I started doing the peel also and that's when my face has started to respond more .. Coincidence ?? Maybe but I'm doing my mild peel now every 2 months . I am going to try everything to prolong and maximize the effect .. So don't give up yet , it might still suprise you !!