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Ultherapy of Lower Face & Neck Led me to a FACELIFT.

UPDATED FROM ckmia
11 months post

Ultherapy - A Year Later

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ckmiaMay 22, 2014
$3,000
I am almost convinced that this procedure made my neck worse. The biggest waste of time and money ever. Glad I helped this doctor pay for her machine!

Please see my review: "Face Lift for my 48 Birthday" to see my facelift results.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ULTHERAPY. There are creams that work better than this ultrasound BS do!

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Dr. Julia Julien, M.D.

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Update: Talked me into a procedure I didn't want and was unsuccessful. Went to my check up today, waited 1.5 hours, never saw her. A Columbia grad working as a Dermatolgist for over 20 years in Miami, Dr. Julien's reputation precedes her. Smart, to-the-point, scientific, plus sweet as could be. She's very progressive and will recommend only what she knows will give you the best bang for our buck. Her office is large, clean, gorgeous and her staff is remarkable.

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Pufferpunk
May 22, 2014
I had this done 3x. luckily, only paid 1/2 price each time. See my review of this. Now that you mention your neck getting worse, I've got to wonder... You can see how bad my neck was right before my FL 2 weeks ago, I'm 54. And yes, that gal above IS an a-hole for saying that!
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ckmia
May 22, 2014
I've seen your FL post, it's fantastic. I do wonder if we were getting to the point where Ultherapy was beat by Father Time or if it made it worse I don't know. P.S. I had to look twice: you didn't look 54 even with before the FL. I bet you're a badass. Badasses stay young forever!
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Pufferpunk
May 22, 2014
LOL, I've been riding my own Harley for 30 years!
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ckmia
May 22, 2014
And now you're more aerodynamic!!!!
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Pufferpunk
May 22, 2014
LOL, you're right! And now I've got a giant windshield. I remember looking in the mirror, seeing my skin flapping in the wind thinking, "This CANNOT be good for my face!"
monstercat
June 9, 2014
Under your chin and jawline definitely look improved! Compare just that area in your before and after pics. However, I do agree that I keep reading reviews that Ultherapy is bad for the neck area. I paid for a full session that included the neck, but I made them apply the extra lines elsewhere as I did not want it anywhere near the thin skin on my neck or anywhere near my thyroid. I also believe doctors need to tell patients that Ultherapy is best for women in their 30's and 40's.
Squidinlove
February 17, 2017
I was 34 when I got it done, and it made my face sag and have a turkey neck! All my fat pads gone and stretchy, elastic skin. 14+ bellafills later and I'm think of a mini facelift at 36! Not to mention, I've always been extremely healthy!
gettin older nurse
July 13, 2014
Thank you for sharing! Had the fillers 2 weeks before ultherapy / thermage! Vanished... Spend almost 17000.00 total for more fillers etc. I had almost the same experience. was sent out the back door! I have cysts and have to seek other medical help to fix my face. Dr. Anne White / Dermatologist in Winston Salem, NC. I would not recommend!
gettin older nurse
July 13, 2014
Ps. I'm a swollen mess. I should never have gone back for more fillers. They burst under my skin! Do your research first! I take responsibility for going back for extra fillers. But this dermatologist knew I should not have had fillers right before the therapies! I tried x3 to get her to fix it. she tried to get me to sign a form releasing her of responsibility. I refused.. then she made me go out the back door.
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ckmia
July 14, 2014
I'm so sorry about your experience! I know for a fact the Ultherapy made my neck worse, but I a thrilled with the results of my facelift. I hope the same for you!
Melissa jake
July 21, 2014
I'm sorry to say, the reviews I've read on this, even the ones that think it helped, I can't see a difference in their before and after photos. So thank you for sharing, I think I'll go straight to the mini-face lift.
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WENDY1956
August 9, 2014
I ALSO am getting the TURKEY NECK ! LOL ! Better than Having the TUCK THEM IN YOUR SOCKS BOOBS - that I DID HAVE !
UPDATED FROM ckmia
8 months post

8 months later...

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ckmiaFebruary 5, 2014
Nothing. Like it never happened.

Oh wait! Something did happen! The doctor got an extra $2,500 to help pay for her very expensive machine!

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Juanita10
February 25, 2014
then do the people it supposedly works on lie or does it really work?
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Juanita10
February 25, 2014
I am doing facial exercises and they have lifted my face and gotten rid of wrinkles.
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ckmia
February 26, 2014
I am open to the possibility that it works on some and not on others, but I also know the power of denial and when you want to believe something.
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ckmia
February 26, 2014
Interesting. I'll have to look into that.
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Parkhaha
February 26, 2014
It has worked on me and I am by nature extremely skeptical. I posted lots of pictures in various lighting conditions so people can make up their own minds. The results are however VERY subtle. I know that in the mirror my eyes used to be pulled directly to my jowl area and now they are not. In the beginning I had swelling and bruising and my skin looked much worse than the before photos. It's been almost four months now and I see a slight difference. Is it a $3000 difference? I'd have to say that depends on how deep your pockets are. I wouldn't recommend anybody spending all their savings on it or borrowing for it but if they have the money than I say sure, try it. For me the sixth month mark will be final decision time but for now I say "so far, so good".
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ckmia
February 26, 2014
That's good to hear. For me, the difference, if there is any, wasn't worth $25. Yes, that bad. I look forward to your progress and will check back, thanks.
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mayday2012
February 27, 2014
I go to a medical spa..i love it
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mayday2012
February 27, 2014
I now go to a medical spa...I love it.
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mayday2012
February 27, 2014
well that being said, for 3500 a for your lower face...I think not
housecatcarter
August 22, 2018
What type of facial exercises and how often do you do them?
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mayday2012
February 27, 2014
I now do spa treatment with laser tightening. im going in for my first chem peel next week...the treatments are so relaxing and your skin looks great..
candiseable
April 4, 2014
Thanks for review, very helpfu
candiseable
April 4, 2014
Thank u very helpful
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Shazza1956
May 11, 2014
So know what your talking about - not with that particular procedure but certainly a number of others :-(
UPDATED FROM ckmia
5 months post

Ultherapy might have even made things worse!

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ckmiaNovember 8, 2013
Six months. Very disappointed. This was an experiment this doctor talked me into, but one only one of us could afford. I went to her to have some things injected here and there while I put money aside for a lower facelift. She told me not to do a thing and to give this a chance (i.e., "I need to pay for this ridiculously expensive Ultherapy machine I bought.")

Six months later I'm $2,500 poorer and saggier.

I went for my six month check-up today and after 1.5 hours of waiting to see the doctor I left.

Not worth it. Not one little bit.

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christina123
November 12, 2013
Thanks for the laughs :) u r very funny. I had lower face done in late April and I see a difference but not significant. Gave me a bit of a boost but overall a lot of $ for a boost. I too am now considering the facelift just tired of thinking about it!!
LRod2010
November 19, 2013
Wow, I just hear about the tx yesterday and can get it for pretty cheap and still am concerned that it won't be worth the $$$. Most of the pics are pretty inperceptable on the best cases as is. Chmia, thanks for such a HELPFUL post!!!
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Parkhaha
November 27, 2013
I had it done last month still waiting on results. There might not be a big difference under your chin but I do think your jaw line looks a lot tighter. Just my two cents.
cjoelieee
November 30, 2013
Thank you for posting. I recently attended a Ultherapy seminar and they more or less describe the same saying that one really will not see the results until 3-6 months. Considering the cost and time that the results lasts (18-24 months), I decided that this is not for me because the the cost of the procedure is quite pricey and I would much rather put that towards a facelift later which will be permanent for many years to come. I hope everything turns out for you as it might take a bit longer for you to see the results. Good luck!!!
cjoelieee
November 30, 2013
PS: Thank you for sharing your pics and hope to see more and how you are doing!
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