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ultherapy–any experiences or advice?
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Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:45 am      Reply with quote
Hi I have been considering ultherapy .Has anyone had this and what was the results.I am wanting it for my neck .As nothing else has worked.
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Fri Oct 18, 2013 12:24 am      Reply with quote
marcia36 wrote:
Hi I have been considering ultherapy .Has anyone had this and what was the results.I am wanting it for my neck .As nothing else has worked.


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Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:00 am      Reply with quote
Marcia, I just saw this post. I had Ultherapy a couple of years ago and I'm happy to answer any specific questions. I think this technology continues to evolve so my experience may be quite different from yours. You are also much younger than me so your results will probably be better. I definitely had results, but they were not as good as I hoped.
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Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:50 pm      Reply with quote
Like most things, I think it depends on the skill of the practitioner. I am interested in this myself.
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:25 am      Reply with quote
You might want to check out a new laser, Infini by Lutronic. It also tightens skin but from what I've read and looked at it does it better. Not sure if it's approved in the US yet.


http://stevenfweinermd.wordpress.com/2013/09/22/dr-steve-weiner-finally-a-radiofrequency-rf-skin-tightening-device-that-makes-sense-infini-by-lutronic/

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http://www.international.lutronic.com/infini_ba
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Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:38 am      Reply with quote
That Infini sounds great. My plastic surgeon mentioned a couple of years ago that he was going to be part of an FDA test for a new type of radio frequency. Hope that was it! I want it for my neck.
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Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:48 am      Reply with quote
Frankly modulated radiofrequency scares me - (especially close to my brain!)
I will never purposely use it on my body & seldom (except for emergencies) turn my cell phone on! Shock
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Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:47 pm      Reply with quote
I'd worry more about the cell phone!
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Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:49 pm      Reply with quote
Here are a couple of link about Infini. There is a Dr. in San Diego doing it. She says

"To address skin laxity, Ultherapy may be performed first to address deep tissue layers, followed by INFINI to tighten the dermis of the skin. This is particularly helpful in rejuvenation around the eyes, jawline, jowls, and neck."


http://www.artofskinmd.com/cosmetic-procedures/microneedling-radiofrequency-infini/



http://www.international.lutronic.com/infini

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Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:25 pm      Reply with quote
SoftSkin - I agree about the cell phone ! BUT it's all cumulative & I do have lines I draw when it comes to beauty! Laughing
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Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:35 am      Reply with quote
Hey thanks for the links Cookie. My mom's best friend is thinking about Fraxel Repair but she isn't the type to investigate things and I'm afraid she'll just go with whatever the first consult Dr. recommends. She's in Morro Bay so San Diego isn't too far away. I'm not really sure what would address her skin issues but I know she should at the very least find a doc with a good rep.
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Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:35 pm      Reply with quote
lagomorph wrote:
Hey thanks for the links Cookie. My mom's best friend is thinking about Fraxel Repair but she isn't the type to investigate things and I'm afraid she'll just go with whatever the first consult Dr. recommends. She's in Morro Bay so San Diego isn't too far away. I'm not really sure what would address her skin issues but I know she should at the very least find a doc with a good rep.



Hi lagomorph- I don't have any personal experience with the Dr. in San Diego. I just found her as I was researching Infini. Don't know if she is good or bad.

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Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:35 am      Reply with quote
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lagomorph wrote:
Hey thanks for the links Cookie. My mom's best friend is thinking about Fraxel Repair but she isn't the type to investigate things and I'm afraid she'll just go with whatever the first consult Dr. recommends. She's in Morro Bay so San Diego isn't too far away. I'm not really sure what would address her skin issues but I know she should at the very least find a doc with a good rep.



Hi lagomorph- I don't have any personal experience with the Dr. in San Diego. I just found her as I was researching Infini. Don't know if she is good or bad.


Oh I know, I was just speaking generally. But I was excited that it is available in the US.
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Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:41 am      Reply with quote
Hi there sorry for not replying sooner but my laptop broke so using my phone. Well I had the ultherapy done on friday . It was mildly uncomfortable nothing like I had read on real self . Although everyone is different and has different pain thresholds. I had my neck and jaw treated the jaw area was the worst but still very bearable. It lasted around 30 min and straight after I had no redness or swelling. I was told to come back on January for a review. The next morning I was tender and tiny bit of swelling but nothing anyone else would notice. I am back to normal now and just hope all the expense was worth it. I will keep you all updated on any progress x
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Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:12 am      Reply with quote
Wow Marcia...you moved fast! What did the doctor think about your possible outcome? Hopefully he was positive!
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Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:46 am      Reply with quote
Hi bethany yes I did move fast once I'd looked in to it I just thought I'd go for it. I do feel very guilty spending that much money though. The nurse who performed the treatment was very positive saying she thought I'd get a very good result but also said if I felt I could not see a difference after 6 months she would perform another treatment for free or work with me till I got the results I wanted . So I really hope I get the results I want x
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Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:29 pm      Reply with quote
Oh good...I would definitely go for that free treatment if you are not 100% happy. But I am hoping that you get awesome results in one shot!
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Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:47 am      Reply with quote
I don't think it's suiable for anybody.
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Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:17 am      Reply with quote
Cali1979, why do you not think it is suitable for anybody?
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Tue Oct 29, 2013 6:27 am      Reply with quote
Thanks bethany I will keep you updated on my progress x
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Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:35 am      Reply with quote
marcia36 wrote:
Thanks bethany I will keep you updated on my progress x


Marcia, I hope you have great success with this treatment. The only real issue is waiting for the results to kick in. It's hard to be patient sometimes Wink
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Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:05 pm      Reply with quote
There is another procedure but I don't know what it's called. More invasive than ultherapy. A needle is inserted under the skin and heat "injected". Then it takes a couple of months to see results. Costs around $700 or so. Supposedly 20% improvement in tightening.

Anyone know what it's called or have any experience with it? I'd like to do more research but need the name first.
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Thu Oct 31, 2013 5:37 pm      Reply with quote
I happened to find a very interesting article about similar procedures. I'm going to print it out and take it to my PS when I go for a consult next month. Good reference so you may want to bookmark it.http://www.realself.com/article/finally-radiofrequency-skin-tightening-device-sense-the-inifini-lutronic
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Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:07 am      Reply with quote
I just had ultherapy done, it will be 4 weeks this Wednesday. I had full face and under the chin area/jaw area done. I didn't find it uncomfortable at all, I enjoyed it. I do feel tightening under the jaw and chin area. It just feels different when I touch it. Some of the loose skin I had under the chin has lessened and I can not wait to see what the results will be in the next few months. I don't go back until 6 months because the doctor said 3 months not many people see that much happening, so they made it 6 months. I really don't have wrinkles, just the start of the looseness under the chin and jowly thing starting. I wanted to nip that right away.
The only unpleasant feeling I had was on the forehead. Once, I felt a jolt that went to the top of my head. I still have a little tingle when I touch my forehead, I feel it at the top of my scalp. No other problems other than a little bruise on my upper right cheek.
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Sun Nov 24, 2013 8:24 am      Reply with quote
This is good news indeed. Did you take a before picture? please keep us posted at the 6 month mark, Snowball.

Thanks for the report.

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