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Ultherapy - It's All About Choosing the BEST Specialist ! - Raleigh, NC
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I have read several reviews regarding the...
scotland1June 23, 2015
WORTH IT$2,500
I have read several reviews regarding the difficulty and painful treatment process of an Ultherapy session. My experience yesterday was completely different. I am 60 years old and have been noticing the need for skin tightening along my jaw line and under my chin area. After much research I decided Ultherapy was the best treatment for my lower face and chin. I also researched the most experienced Specialist of Ultherapy in my area. I wanted someone who had achieved consistent positive results. After these decisions were made, my appointment time was scheduled for June 22, 2015 - yesterday.
I have used Real Self to assist me in setting realistic expectations, along with choosing treatment options. However, after reading some of the reviews of the "painful" treatment process of Ultherapy, I was extremely nervous prior to my appointment. Lisa Adams, RN, BSN, at SKIN Raleigh provided me with an extensive consultation and addressed all my questions.........yet, those "pesty" negative Real Self reviews, kept me worried and stressed. Well, those reviews are WHY I have decided to chronicle my Ultherapy journey.
First, the treatment pain was NOTHING as described in some of the reviews. I took a percocet and a xanax prior to starting and I remained calm and without pain, just some discomfort during the initial lines of treatment. In fact, 4 transfucers (sp?) were used - the most possible! Lisa was always encouraging throughout the process, with explanations throughout each step. Her obvious professionalism and knowlege, created the perfect environment for a high anxiety client. Please understand, it is the Ultherapy Specialist thats makes for a successful treatment session and outcome!
After the session I experienced slight swelling, that my husband and friends have not even noticed and the "redness" had disappeared by the time I reached my home. There was a bit of tenderness when I applied makeup this morning, but NOTHING more! Remember, I had this treatment yesterday. It all comes down to making sure you CHOOSE an experienced Ultherapy Specialist with proven successful results.
I will have pictures to share as the weeks past, and I'm optimistic for good results! Again, Lisa used all 4 levels in order to hopefully achieve our goals. Another positive about Lisa, after discussion and sharing of advice, my goals became her goals. Remember friends, a positive treatment experience and good results will always depend on choosing the most experienced and skilled Specialist!
I'll keep you updated with before/after photos.
I have used Real Self to assist me in setting realistic expectations, along with choosing treatment options. However, after reading some of the reviews of the "painful" treatment process of Ultherapy, I was extremely nervous prior to my appointment. Lisa Adams, RN, BSN, at SKIN Raleigh provided me with an extensive consultation and addressed all my questions.........yet, those "pesty" negative Real Self reviews, kept me worried and stressed. Well, those reviews are WHY I have decided to chronicle my Ultherapy journey.
First, the treatment pain was NOTHING as described in some of the reviews. I took a percocet and a xanax prior to starting and I remained calm and without pain, just some discomfort during the initial lines of treatment. In fact, 4 transfucers (sp?) were used - the most possible! Lisa was always encouraging throughout the process, with explanations throughout each step. Her obvious professionalism and knowlege, created the perfect environment for a high anxiety client. Please understand, it is the Ultherapy Specialist thats makes for a successful treatment session and outcome!
After the session I experienced slight swelling, that my husband and friends have not even noticed and the "redness" had disappeared by the time I reached my home. There was a bit of tenderness when I applied makeup this morning, but NOTHING more! Remember, I had this treatment yesterday. It all comes down to making sure you CHOOSE an experienced Ultherapy Specialist with proven successful results.
I will have pictures to share as the weeks past, and I'm optimistic for good results! Again, Lisa used all 4 levels in order to hopefully achieve our goals. Another positive about Lisa, after discussion and sharing of advice, my goals became her goals. Remember friends, a positive treatment experience and good results will always depend on choosing the most experienced and skilled Specialist!
I'll keep you updated with before/after photos.
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July 5, 2015
It's genetic. You could go to the best and get screwed. It's great for melting fat. Face lipo
My bestie did it and nothing. I did Thermage and lost all my fat. The machine is supposed to be fool proof. I think it takes a few days to get certified . It's very very unpredictable. Also you won't know until 6 mos out. I,think you are going to look,FAB cuz ypu did it on lower face and to melt fat.
My bestie did it and nothing. I did Thermage and lost all my fat. The machine is supposed to be fool proof. I think it takes a few days to get certified . It's very very unpredictable. Also you won't know until 6 mos out. I,think you are going to look,FAB cuz ypu did it on lower face and to melt fat.
July 14, 2015
Went to THE BEST, face fell off. Please be careful. Ultherapy sales reps taking over to hurt and rob women. Not okaaay
July 14, 2015
Any results?
July 16, 2015
I will add pics, next week. It will be one month after treatment and I hope they will be much better quaility. Yes, I am seeing results - but I am so critical that it will take side by side pics after 3 months post treatments for an affirmative answer. But I got a positive comment yesterday by a friend that did not know I had the treatment, she asked if I had been using the new firming products - that sounded good to me!
UPDATED FROM scotland1
30 days post
One Month
scotland1July 23, 2015
After 4 weeks my "turkey neck" right under my chin is disappearing, almost gone. I can see my jawlines coming back on each side, with definite tightening in the jowls! I will cont to post each month. So far, positive results are happening! Three friends this past weekend wanted to know what I had "done" to look younger. Change is definitely noticeable.
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August 4, 2015
Reading all the people talking about losing fat with this procedure. Do you notice any fat loss at all? Ive just had this done too - only one week out though and had it on lower face,jaw and brows
August 5, 2015
I haven't noticed any fat loss..........just general tightening. I had it done on lower face. Will keep updating each month. So far, this appears to be a good treatment for me.
August 5, 2015
Great thanks! Ill do the same but still to post my before pics. I also had lower face, jaw down - also eyes
August 6, 2015
I have read a ton of reviews on here about Ultherapy treatments and the majority of people have had negative experiences and wishes to reverse the damage done. It is nice to hear of someone that has had a good experience. What I see from your pictures is that you had a full neck post Ultherapy. The Ultherapy according to the pictures did melt away all the extra fat in your neck along with obvious tightening and I believe that is what your goal was??? What I also notice is since you melted all that fat under your chin, you have now exposed your platysmal bands (muscles). To some people, that would be another surgery to tie them back via an incision under the chin so that you can't see them anymore. Platysmal bands are most prominent in women/men with no fat in the neck area to hide them. Fat in neck vs. Platysmal Bands that is a tough one.
August 10, 2015
Hmm, I did not have my neck done - just lower face, which includes the jawline and under chin, but not the full neck. So, guess those Platysmal Bands have been with me all along. I'll post additional pics at the 2 month time period. I remain pleased, but only time will tell in regard to the final result.
August 11, 2015
That would be great to see more pictures and we all appreciate that. Fat Melt does not have to be directly on the area done. Ultrasound waves and heat travel and will melt fat all around and beyond the section being treated. The main point is......if your happy, it was a success!! :)
November 18, 2015
I'm sorry but "gettingitright" you are not getting it right at all. Melting fat? Ultherapy does not melt fat. If it did in fact, "melt fat," everyone in the world would be signing up! It's people like you who show up on Realself and act like you know what your talking about. Throwing in Platysmal bands (aka: muscles right? Wink, wink, thanks!) doesn't help and have nothing to do with Ultherapy or the reviewers post.
June 7, 2019
42 years old, had it done in top London clinic, did not work AT ALL, they actually refunded me the money.
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