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Ultherapy Side Effects - San Jose, CA

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It has been one week since I had total neck and...

astra1KMay 14, 2011
$3,600

It has been one week since I had total neck and face ultherapy treatment. My dermatologist used a facial numbing creme which I believe helped a lot but at times it was painful. My face was red and tender afterwards. The redness wore off in about an hour. However, it is one week later, and my face is tender to the touch and my cheeks still feel kind of numb.

I did not see any improvement in my skin following the treatment. The only thing I've noticed is a decrease in the crows feet around my eyes. I know it takes several months to see the full effects so the jury is still out as to whether the treatment was worth the cost. I am surprised though that I have not seen others report any facial tenderness or numbness following the treatment. Even the RN that performed the treatment said the tenderness lasts about 2 weeks.

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The doctor is excellent in his field of practise. I would recommend him for most things - as I said my opinion on whether the ultherapy was a usefull treatment is still pending.

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BrittB
May 15, 2011

Hi astra,

Yes according to the community it can take up to 3 months to see full effect. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. You also might want to check out some info the company provided the community about pain and what not, it might help. What prompted you to have the procedure? Can't wait to hear how you are doing at 3 months, please keep us updated. 

Thanks so much for the review,

-Britt

astra1K
January 10, 2012
It is over 6 months now and I really don't notice that great of a difference since doing the procedure. For the cost - I expected more - I think it is an expensive waste of time. Since then I had some botox injections around the eyes and restylane filler added below my eyes and am very happy with those results and they cost a lot less.
nonii
December 24, 2014
I had it done one week ago exactly and my face feels bruised and sore . It took about 4 days for light black and blue to begin to surface. I was told that this is normal along with some swelling which I also have. I don't expect to see anything positive for at least a month or more. I look worse (swollen, black and blue and sore) and hope to look better soon.
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It is now 3 weeks since having the treatment. The...

astra1KJune 1, 2011
It is now 3 weeks since having the treatment. The tenderness has gone away but at times my face still feels numb. Thus far I have not seen any difference in my facial appearance. What prompted me to have the procedure was to reduce fine lines around the eyes and wrinkles along the jaw line.

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jo_e_kirkpatrick
June 1, 2011
I had the ULtheary 4 weeks ago tomorrow and my lower face is still numb and a little tender. Has anyone else had this experience so long after the procedure? I did have bruising that lasted about 10 days. My face does look and feel tighter, but concerned about the numbness.
Terry Brigae
January 5, 2012
I had Ultherapy only on my neck 2 weeks ago and am still feeling numb and pain in the neck area. Numbness extends into the jaw. I also had some bruising but it went away. I am hoping for the best
danadrcris
July 11, 2011
Had the treatment done in may. Was numb for about 6 weeks. Sensation came back slowly. Not 100% yet but everyday is a little better.
astra1K
January 6, 2012
I felt numb for about a week. It did not last that long. It's about 8 months later - I am not impressed with the results at all. I would not recommend this expensive procedure.
Redone9847
January 10, 2012
Severe skin breakouts 3 months after procedure. Acne, whiteheads and clogged pores
( blackheads ) never had a skin problem. Not hormones - late 50's
Anyone else experiencing this ?
seajayt
March 20, 2013

Had it done in January and have had same problems and I am 67.

lulu50s
October 1, 2014
Had the treatment 6 days ago and all of a sudden I have pimples all over my cheeks. I hope they go away quick. I wanted to look a little younger but not as young as a teenager :-(
astra1K
January 10, 2012
No I did not experience that. But I am not impressed with the results. I think it is an expensive waste of time.
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