The truth about Ultherapy | Alice Hart-Davis
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- Ultherapy is a non-surgical, FDA-cleared treatment for lifting and tightening the skin on the neck and chin and eyebrow - but it has a bit of a reputation for being painful and expensive and some people claim it makes faces look worse not better. I've tried it three times over the past five years and I know that it can work really well.
So this is me talking about the treatment, the controversy around it, what it feels like, and showing clips of when I last went for treatment, last year, with Esther Loughran at the Cosmetic Skin Clinic in London.
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I’ve had it done 3 times. Fantastic results. The nurse that performed procedure put numbing agent on my face-didn’t hurt at all!
Thank you for taking time to share your experience 🙏
It wouldn't matter what your skin looked like Alice because your voice and smile are absolutely gorgeous 💚
Alice. You've done well keeping the comments section open. You've allowed truth and frank reviews. Most of this therapy has youtube comments closed or censored. Thank you so very much. I have learned much from your talk and much from the comments.
I had 2 treatments on my neck and eye area. There are different attachments that target different skin depths. Some attachments really hurt, similar to a tattoo. But unlike a tattoo the pain is momentary.
I had an extraordinary treatment. It is uncomfortable but anything that I have done to better myself such as fillers injections implants and fitness have hurt. I am going back in tomorrow for my two year treatment. Excited to watch my face improve 😃
I am 63 and had full face and neck. Very uncomfortable. 2 months later, co-workers are stopping me to tell me I look great and wondering what I did - hair? Make-up? Nope, I look better now. Lifestyle plays a choice - I never was a sun bather and my activity choices are mostly inside (reading, sewing, etc.), never smoked, don't drink and, after reading reviews here, I think I am blessed with good genetics. I did read the research where it said 60+ years of age, there was a higher rate of failure, but for those that tried again after 6 months, they had a response. I'm excited because I am responding well, and have been advised to do it again in 6 months because of my age. I think it's dicier when you are older. I plan on doing it again in 6 months. I had ultherapy brand with the ultherapy machine.
Would you still recommend this treatment now or has there been a new improved procedure? I've only just found out about it
I had this done two years ago under my chin and saw amazing results. I just went back and added the brows and neck this time. It was SO painful!!!! So the tech injected me with lidocaine and after that I didn’t feel much. I am surprised so many of you didn’t see results. I’m 42 and very happy with this procedure.
good to know (but lidocaine! that's extreme)
christirb1 hello. I’m thinking of getting the procedure done. Did you notice fat or volume loss in your face at? Thank you
Rosa Hassan nope! I do have natural fat loss in my cheeks (started happening in my mid 30’s) so I did have voluma added but I don’t think that was from this procedure.
@@christirb1 did you have fillers before the ultra? I am afraid if I do it I will lose all the money invested in my jawline and cheeks filler because I lost so much volumen (I’m 43). Is true it dissolves the fillers?
@@catta_h yes I did. I didn’t notice that the filler went away any sooner than normal.
Thanks for your classy explanation.
I had Ultherapy done 6 months ago - by a reputable centre - it was expensive and it was slightly painful. I have had very little benefit from the treatment. A slight difference in the lines but no tightening of the skin at all.
It is too expensive and the end result was disappointing.
I had it done once on my entire face. I thought I had nice results for they only lasted for 6 months. I didn't find it worth the money.
Hello can i ask why you dint choose a lasser treament? Thanks
Just buy the Hifu mini. Its about 80 usd
@@nordicscandinavia2300 did it work for you
@@lolinadreama I tried it two times now but havent seen any noticeable results
I’m a nurse practitioner. I own a Medspa. Ultherapy may work for those who have plenty of subcutaneous fat and still have collagen. The procedure must be done by a professional and only the Merz machine. It’s possible to cause severe fat loss and nerve damage when the machine is not calibrated correctly or if the intensity is too high. Check with Merz to see who is properly trained and who owns one of their machines.
would it work for loose skin under the neck after weight loss?
I had eye area done and the lift to my browser was very impressive. Minimal change to under eyes. She suggested that I not have it done on my neck due to possible sagging issues
I had this done it was so painful and I had no results at all. It was done at a reputable plastic surgeons office and I take great care of my skin.
The pain! 🔥 I have a high tolerance, but it was quite painful. Not many mention that aspect. Be prepared. Hoping in a few months it will be worth it. 👍🏻
How does it look ?
It last longer than 18 months, you will look better after 18 months and beyond than if you never had it done. You will always look better than you would have, because you had it done.
Did you get it done? How long until you saw results if you did? Thanks in advance :)
My face was very badly damaged by two treatments of laser genesis. The treatment was so high of an intense heat going into the tissues beneath the skin, that it caused aptosis of the fat in my face. My face looks completely different, and not in a good way. My cheeks and my cheek bone area was completely melted away and it left me with loose skin that hung around the jaw area and the neck. my forehead was also left with nothing but skin and bone and my temple area shrank away where the cheekbone used to go up to the temple. I also began to be able to fill my whole jaw bone especially the joint below the ear became really sharp and overall it was just really shocking to me. I also now have sunken in cheeks where the cheekbones used to be plump and when I smile it piles up the flesh with deep wrinkles and dents, and I also developed deep wrinkles in my forehead when I smile or make expressions. I never had any of these problems before. The deflation of my cheeks also causes the fat pads under my eyes to bulge, and I can look like I have puffy eyes even when I don't. My face became very flat, and I looked about 15 years older than I did before the treatments happened. The damage was cumulative, as it continued to change for about nine months after the second treatment, since the fat cells were now dead and working their way out of my face. In the last two years I've had to have fillers three times. I never ever wanted to put needles in my face, but I had no idea that Laser Genesis could be so harmful to the beautiful curves and fullness in my face. I'm a thin person, but I had nice facial features until I was left with mostly just bone and skin and muscle. I am doomed to have to pay for expensive fillers for the rest of my life, as my face continues to collapse, and then I have to prop it up again about every six months. I miss seeing myself in the mirror, I never would have done this on purpose if they had warned me. I try to warn others but they try to lie about this procedure to get people to come in and pay for it. They don't tell people about the risks.
I'm so sorry this happened to you. Is laser genesis also a type of ultherapy? Is it a different type of treatment?
OMG, so sorry to hear this! I didn't realize this could happen with Laser Genesis. I had a bad experience with radio therapy (thankfully milder) and later read about all the bad experiences from others using radio therapy. These treatments are too strong for about 8% of the population. I'm trying a natural collagen synthesis supplement with Vitamin C and biotin (collagen, and bone broth don't help, you need to promote collagen synthesis) Also derma rolling and alpha hydroxy. Thank you for posting.
Omg I got the exact same thing with my treatment... Al my face/cheek fat is around my jawline and I got verry deep Marionette lines and I'm online 28. I did it for a tighter jawline but it messed up my whole face and I'm in pain every day. I even got stretch marks on my face because my cheeks cant hold the wait from al the fat in my jawline :(
Thank you for warning others. I am very grateful and very sorry this happened to you
@@kima1990 Hi, I'm 36 and seems to me like its not good at all. How is it going for you ? How long has it been since the treatment? I have no pain but swollen face around the jaw mostly and mouth dryness. How long did the damage take to appear?
From what I hear this works better on younger patients (20s-40s) since they have better collagen rejuvenating abilities
I had it done at 65, and saw zero effects. And yes, it did hurt. What I was later told by a cosmetic surgeon is that it is no good on older faces like mine, but that it is good on younger faces to slow down aging. He also recommended Ulthera for post-facelift treatment to keep the skin looking good.
sorry to hear that - but yes, you need your practitioner to advise you appropriately. If your face wasn't right for the treatment, the practitioner shouldn't have recommended it for you!
It’s a rort
I had it done on my abdominal area and it did wonders for my loose skin in that area. I’m thinking about doing it for my face now.
How much did it cost? And is it the same price for the face?
I almost died of pain! It was horrible!! On face and neck! It hurts like hell.
@naomi me too!! 😩😰
@@gisele_fernandez I'm sorry you went through the same torture! 😜 I would never recommend it to anyone! 😃😬
@ me neither 😂
Hello everyone, and thanks Alice for your video and for your interaction with the people here commenting. Why is it so expensive anyway? If we had the device we could use it without having to pay anyone, it s like paying someone to use an expensive machine ( i guess its not cheap) i mean it looks like it s awfully easy to use so why paying 3000 bucks for someone doing such a painfully easy work? I'm just curious tho, why u r promoting it? and why u think so many people say it doesnt work and it hurts? Could your clinic recommend any in Barcelona Spain? I there any way to buy the device online? Thank u very much in advance for ur reply.
Hello Ms. Alice, Do you know if the therapeutic ultra sound that is used in physical therapy centers used on the face for the same effect?
it is difficult. i usually have a high pain tolerance but that was on another level .. it was worse than described above .. ive had many other procedures done without pain that way
Hi, thanks for your video, what frequency do they use ? Thanks
Hi, have you had any more sessions since you posted this? Had it been modified since also?
I have booked a Ultheraphy session..I spoke to the doctor which mention that it is beneficiary to the skin and will give me some lift, but I will probably have to include some dermal fillers to really see better results. I was trying not to have dermal fillers. I am in my 50's and I have alittle laxity and I was trying to give myself some lift to look alittle more youthful. I think that Ultheraphy might work better for people in their 40's.. I have read mixed reviews on this procedure?? I been thinking about this procedure for 6 months..Also, i worry about the pain..I was told I can take breaks through the session.. I hope this is a good decision
Had two sessions of ultraformer. The first session was good. Saw results the first time. The second session, I had a lot of bruising but the results are still pretty obvious. The downtime differs from one person to another and the sensitivity of your skin. If your skin is super sensitive, ask them to do it at a lower frequency.
Could you recommende a good machine to buy for home use? I have been looking on internet and have being dizzy about all the different products? Is HIFU the same as Ultherapy?
Hi Esther, you're right, there are so many home-use products available! One I really like is the NuFace because it uses electrical microcurrents to tighten up the muscles on the face and improve circulation through the skin, so it is great for skin health and helps to improve fine lines and it's FDA cleared for improving the contours of the face (i believe it's the only device that has this clearance). Re HIFU/Ultherapy - HIFU stands for High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound. Ultherapy is a branded type of high intensity focussed ultrasound (in the same way that, say, Coca-Cola is a branded type of cola drink). 3D SkinMed is also a branded type of high intensity focussed ultrasound. If a clinic just offers 'HIFU', as them about what type of HIFU machine they are using.They're not all the same. Ultherapy is the only brand with FDA clearance. hope that helps! best wishes, Alice
yes its the same.
@@thetweakmentsguide Hi Alice, one thing your viewers should be made aware of. People with seizure disorders should check with their doctors before using microcurrents. Thank you.
Marina Angleton hi Marina, good point, thank you
Hello I'm Gina just watched your video. I had ultherapy on 10/30/22. My neck and chin areas are itching. What do you think I should use if anything to stop this.. I have already paid for my peri-oral treatment but want all symptoms to be gone before this treatment. Thank you for sharing your experience. You look gorgeous.
I had this treatment 9 months ago and do see a difference in my jowls especially but it was very painful, especially around my mouth and eyes, I was jumping out of my skin. Because of that I won't do it again. I have a very high pain threshold too but maybe my face is very sensitive.
I really want to try it. But reading all these comments about dropping faces ..it just terrifies me
The younger you start the better. I am in my 30's and got this done in an international location. I got great results. My skin is very sensitive and my neck couldn't take it so they had to discontinue it in that area. The rest of my face tolerated it. I got an anesthetic cream and it is not painless. The pain is tolerable but consider the process can take up to 1.5 hrs so it's about pain tolerance. For a couple of days my faces muscles felt sore (like after a tough workout at the gym).
I did get amazing results and will get it done again.
Wow what change and difference did you feel?
So glad to hear you had good results
why couldn't your neck handle it? that's my problem area i was going to get done..
@@kite6864 you're not supposed to get it done on the neck
@@user-bc9fh3jv3b just not around the thyroid
I just had a full neck and jawline today and it’s not “all fine”! It’s 90 mins pure hell! My tech said most can’t finish and have to come back. I made myself finish bc I knew I’d NEVER go back. I have always said I have a high pain threshold but this proved me wrong!
Did it work?
Hi Alice
Thank you for this video :)
The Ulthera machine that was used on you in this video, what is the name of it please - which version is it please?
I'm booked in to have my full face done next week, so I want to compare the one you had to the one that the doctor is potentially going to use on me next week (I'm seeing him for a consult tomorrow first).
I have Crohn's, so I think this is going to be a little bit painful. But I've also had fraxel laser done before (twice) too, so I'm assuming that if I could live through that, that I'll be able to survive the pain of the ultherapy - fingers crossed ;) I might see if I can take some antiinflammatories with food before the procedure...
Have you yourself had fraxel laser done - ie are you able to compare it to the pain of ultherapy?
Kind regards
Louise
Hi Louise yes I emailed back yesterday (will check if it is stuck in outbox). This was the 2nd version ultherapy machine. The 2013 original hurt like anything. The revised 2015 version hurts a lot less. Not sure if there has been a third iteration of the technology. Laser pain is different as it is on the surface and can be numbed with creams (tho yes, yeow, fraxel not comfortable). This goes deep, hence most clinics offer Valium as well as ibuprofen - don't know how you'd be with either of those. it all depends on how much energy they are putting out thru the device but it shouldn't be impossibly uncomfortable (if it is, tell them to turn it down a bit!). best, Alice
I had it done at a cosmetic surgery center, and was the Ultherapy machine, It hurt like heck and was very expensive, it was 3,500.00 US dollars, it did absolutely NOTHING. Such a waste of money!!! Some spots hurt and some felt like sticking a curling iron to your face. I was not on any pain meds or anything. I would not have cared about the pain its only about 2 hours but to get no results was more than disappointing.......
how very disappointing for you. Maybe I have been lucky to get results each time.
same for me....NO RESULTS AT ALL!! TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!!!
@Liquid Bijoux I got a very good result tho... I'm 26, definitely did thightened my skin/meat. I can say I went back to how I looked 5 years ago. Love from Turkey
Too much. In Turkey istanbul, I saw less than 200$, (1000 turkish liras) . How can it be changed this much from country to country. At the end it's a machine and it works same. I will move to US in a month and for preparation I've started to go my dermatolog every week. Apperantly i can 't buy any procedure in US. :/
@Sterre X Sterre X i go to şafak hospital. Dr Alborz Moshfeghi In istanbul turkey for my all procedures. The have fraxionel lazer, h100, prp, somon dna, filler, botox etc. But i dont remember who was offer this ultherapy, i didnt ise it but saw informations from an beauty center instagram account.
Hi beautiful skin! Can this be done in the eyelid area for excess of skin? Well I’m 43 but don’t want eyelid surgery. So far did Botox and fillers but I’m skinny so do you think for thin people this will melt the fillers Iv done?
Did you do ultherapy in your eyelids too
@@nkeyjugs9188 wow so happy for you!
Hi . What would you recommend for fine lines on forehead and taughten the skin around eyes?
Hi, what about Tixel? It's a heat treatment (rather than laser or ultrasound or radiofrequency) - I wrote about trying it in the Mail last year ,www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4701768/Are-brave-BURN-wrinkles-away.html - needs a day or two of downtime afterwards but i found it good for tightening around the eyes.
Use Retin A its most excellent and stimulates collagen it works. You MUST follow the
directions. It's serious medicine
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Insurance won't pay unless
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A small tube can cost 100.00
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Does this hurt more than electrolysis? I have had electrolysis and it can be somewhat painful but this sounds worse.
Is electrolysis worth it and less risk of side effects vs laser?
@@alexd.2610 I've had both. Electrolysis is quite painful, and can leave pitted scars if the technician uses too high a current, but it does work. I had laser hair removal as well (total of 10 sessions). The hair fell out but later returned.
Did it give you heart problems ? My chest started paining along with my chin pain. Now chin pain is over however chest hurts.
I had a " test" treatment a few years ago but it was too painfull for me.
sorry to hear that. Maybe Ultracel would suit you better? I thought that felt more comfortable when I tried it
wise move to try it before committing to a whole treatment. I found this newer version easier to tolerate than the original but I know my pain threshold is quite high
I have dental implants and am wondering whether it would be a problem with the Ultherapy being metal.
can you post pic of before and after_? and is it a doctor the person that has performed the procedure?
I notice the lady did not reply to your query ....
What happened to them not talking during the procedure? Just curious.😳
I know I was like dang she can't stop talking. Lol
i tried pdo threads. spent 3k. no results. I do not want to waste anymore money. I will look into something invasive like a mini face lift.
I had lower facelift and have looseness still around jaw and mouth. the doc was so against tighter skin...
Ultherapy was absolutely the most painful procedure, ever!! It was EXTREME pain and my downtime was 3 weeks! Ridiculous! I had numbing cream applied (lots of it).
Let us know results!
@@GG-ug9hd Well, it hollowed my cheeks. Very little improvement. The improvement was on nasolabial folds and marionette lines, but VERY little. 🤷♀️
I have the Same… the Last 3 weeks was so much painfull! And My fett is lost 😩 its not good. I cry every all the day.
Omy I had Hifu it dissolved my full cheeks and filler!😢
@@sophieahmad5706 So sorry. 😔
How long do the results last?
My sister and I have been looking at Ultherapy to decrease our gawels.... My fear is that there is that "melting" stage after awhile following treatment. That it actually decreases the collagen after it bust it... What have you noticed? Thank you :)
Hi, what I find Ultherapy can do, and what it has done for me, is tighten loose skin around and under the chin. So it depends on your jowls. It isnt - or shouldn't - be destroying any fat beneath the skin. If you are wanting to reduce fatty jowls or a double chin, Coolsculpting using the Mini treatment head is the best thing for that, and that also has a tightening effect on the skin. Does that help?
Could you post before and after photos - with same expression and same facial angle in both photos. Thanks. @@thetweakmentsguide
My aesthetics doctor told me to go for second session in next month i just had it this month.would it be wise?
Where are u from? As far as I know you should wait 3 to 6 months
ultherapy is a 'one-off' treatment, you don't need follow-up sessions
Hi Alice,
Have you tried Tixel treatment before?
Hi Nick yes I've tried Tixel - just around the eyes and it gave good results, I did a piece in the Mail about it a couple of years ago, you can see the before-and-after change after just one treatment online www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4701768/Are-brave-BURN-wrinkles-away.html
This video was so informative, thank you so much!
so glad it was helpful!
I found this treatment to be incredibly painful and it made absolutely no difference to my neck or jawline whatsoever. A close friend also tried this procedure, and again, there were no noticeable results.
Sorry to hear that, Margaux - maybe I have been lucky with the procedure
Thank you very much!! Very Helpful!!
It's really not too painful. I used numbing cream and IMO having a root canal is more painful. I had zero pain after the lidocaine wore off. Already see results.
Was the lidocaine with adrenaline or without? Wonder because I am ok with lidocaine of the fillers but not with the dentist one with adrenaline
Hi, I’m having a HIFU treatment in a few days. Is this the same procedure you had? The results that I have seen on other people look amazing.
I’m not looking forward to the pain but will take some paracetamol beforehand.
Hi Gail, yes it's more or less the same treatment - Ultherapy is a branded type of HIFU, and all the machines are a bit different. Ultherapy is still - i think - the only type of HIFU that FDA clearance for lifting the skin but I know that other HIFU machines can give very good results too. Hope it all goes well, Alice
Thanks for replying. I had my Hifu treatment today, all went well it was uncomfortable but bearable. I think the Paracetamol helped that I took beforehand. Mine was around the eye area.
I’ve now booked in for a few sessions of microneedling.
@@gailsmith4095 So glad to hear it went ok, now for the boring bit where you have to wait for few months for the effects to kick in. Good luck with the microneedling
I just wanna know a couple things. How much improvement? Cost? Does it last?
I was told I would not see results for 6 months. Has anyone had it done and seen anything diff in 6months or more? Reading all of this I am not going to waste my money. Thank you
I heard when surgeons perform a facelift after this they can see scarred and burnt muscles underneath 😭 is that the pain?
😱😱😱
What do you mean when you say you have veins on your forehead that would get in the way?
HI Miranda, I have quite prominent veins on my forehead - I think they're the supraorbital ones, above the eyebrow - and I was advised I couldn't have treatment across that area. Shame because I know if you treat the side of the forehead, you can get a lift in the eyebrow which I could do with, particularly in the tail of the eyebrow, best, Alice
Thank you so much for all the honest comments! I have been looking for procedure to lift my face coz I do not wanna go through face lift....
Dont !!!
I will show you my befit and after, then you decide.
*before
Omg I got my brows done yesterday. It hurt sooooooooo bad. Don't think im doing my other appointments!
Question regarding side effects. Any problems with thyroid after treatment?
not personally . practitioners don't treat across the thyroid
I’ve heard from another video it’s best to not have fillers before getting this procedure in your face or neck
As a man I had it done and it was around $3,000...I take phenomenal care of my skin, but this procedure did NOTHING! The same with Lipo-Freeze...Then the Dr said: “Oh didn’t I tell you? You actually don’t notice until you’ve had several treatments. I’m my opinion the initial results are just the swelling and nothing more.
“As a man...”? Have you had it done as a woman? ;-)
HI Ken, the treatment ought to be a one-off if it was genuine ultherapy - the company doesn't recommend doing it more often than every 18 months. Shame it didn't work for you. You're right that the initial results are small - the initial contraction of the collagen that you get. The real results wont show up for at least three months as it takes time for the new collagen to grow and build
Hi I can recommend fat transfer .I've had had its helped under eyes and cheeks.Its subtle but makes a big difference.
I had great results. Doing it again in a few weeks.
Ulthera is to be ONE treatment not several
Would love to see a review of the updated ‘Pyramid Face Lift’ on the Pollogen Divine Lift please!
thanks Rachel - but it's not something I'm planning to review
@@thetweakmentsguide ah that’s a shame - I’d heard it was much less painful than traditional electric microneedling (which have had), because of the RF...
can this treatment aggrevate hyperpigmentation
No, but IPL treatments work great and cost less.
I would like to know what my face will look like immediately afterwards. Is there any bruising or redness?
Hi Bonnie, there shouldn't be any bruising, but there may be a bit of redness. If you look at my face at the bit just before the end of the video, you can see it looks a bit red and flushed on the treated areas, but nothing severe, and for me it had calmed down in within a couple of hours
Alice Hart-Davis Thank you Alice, I am going to have ultherapy in the near future. Your video calmed my worries immensely! I’ve seen the melted face videos and was hesitant ever though my provider assured me of no ill effects. I appreciate your information.
Hi Bonnie, you should be fine - as I say in the video, I've had it three times without problems, and the clinic I went to has not reported any problems with the treatment. Since I put the video up, I've discovered the 'instructions for use' section of the ultherapy practitioner website www.ultherapy.com/IFU where near the end it lists issues that have been reported so clearly some people have reported problems with fat loss etc which has occurred - it says these problems didn't show up during the clinical trials but have been reported at other times. Not wanting to alarm you but just to let you know that is there
What brand of pain killers do u take?
Hi, the clinic offers Diazepam and ibuprofen. I just had the ibuprofen. It's not that bad!
Can you do a before and after (some time) shot please?
hi, i will try and dig some shots out and put them on instagram, i didn't think to do a direct before and after comparison which was a pity.
Alice Hart-Davis hi where can we see it?
I will show you mine. And I promise you will not for this. It ruined my life
@@shaylewis2032 : Yes please. !! Need to see what it does..?
This explanation is pretty much the same as what my dermatologist told me last week for my consultation.
Does it help with eye bags?
No - but some practitioners use it for tightening loose skin above the eye
Your skin looks great. Do you get botox? How do you make it so the botox does not make your face look botched?
The original therapy was called Thermage, I had it years ago. Now I'm tough, but it hurt like hell. I could tolerate it but I couldn't control my pain that is involuntary, my eyes teared throughout the procedure. The tears just poured out of my eyes. My results where minimal, verses the pain. A friend had it done and had great results, it's hard to predict.
Hi, Thermage is a different technology/ treatment as it is based on radiofrequency energy (Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound energy). It is always hard to predict results, that's where your practitioner's experience comes in, to choose the right treatment for you - but I'm sorry to hear you had such a painful experience, that's enough to put you off for good!
hi
thank you for your video. you look wonderful.
i was recommended cluederm ulfit. is this the one that you use? what is the difference between the lorean one and the USA one... except FDA approval in the USA? cause in my country, HK they use a lot the Korean version.
thank you
Hi, I'm sorry but I don't know the Ulfit so can't advise you on the difference between this and Ultherapy. I dare say if you wanted to email the customer service people at each company they would each tell you why their own machine is so brilliant. But yes, FDA clearance is definitely an attraction. best wishes, Alice
I'm getting entire faces
on sale 1800 USD. Usually full face neck is?4000 to 5000 if it works some for $1800 I'm happy. But I'd never pay 4-5000.
I have read that it is not FDA-Approved but FDA-Cleared, can you tell me the difference? And which is true?
Hi Nancy, the technical description is that the device is FDA-cleared for specific treatments - to lift skin on the neck, on the eyebrow and under the chin as well as to improve lines and wrinkles on the décolletage. As I understand it, medical devices which are entirely new to the market need (in the States) to gain FDA approval; medical devices which are similar to existing types of devices need FDA clearance - in each case to prove that they do what they claim to do both safely and effectively. In the case of Ultherapy, it's FDA cleared, hope that makes sense, Alice
(and yes, sorry, I said FDA-approved in the intro, I will change that)
Hi Alice, I had a Ultherapy a few days ago and I'd like to know the side effects you experienced or heard of, because I have to admit that my face is swollen, that i am experiencing mouth dryness, my face still feels heated, and with the swollen seems like i have aged as the swollen is pulling down the skin around the jaw. I feel some numbness too around the jaw and seems like its going to the ears. It scares me so please reply to tell me you have heard of all of that and that there is nothing to worry about. Kind Regards. Sana
it burns your fat compartment- superficial and deep. very dangerous.
Can you update your results? When my chin started to hurt after a month...along with it my chest also started feeling tight. It's been three months and tightness is still there. I am scared
@@Roxy00726 does it give chest tightness too? I had it done on my face. After a month, when my chin area and gums started to hurt...I developed this chest tightness too . It's been three months now...chest tightness is still there . I am scared
Have had it done three times in ten years. Great results the first two. Just had it done recently, so I am in wait and see mode. First time, ten years ago, was EXTREMELY painful even with meds. Second time, five years ago, was a little less painful with more meds given. This time had meds and also laughing gas, like they use at the dentist's office. Didn't feel a thing, in fact had a wonderful time chatting with the dermatologist. Felt like a mental vacation from life. Price was much less this time than the first time..
I would definitely take the laughing gas offered if I had to do it over!
Much as I want to find a 'cure' for my sliding cheeks, I'm wary of the idea of producing collagen by burning deep layer tissue; suspect it could cause damage & have the opposite effect in years to come?! A 'Thread Lift' sounds safer to me, if micro-current & facial exercise don't work..
You’re not “burning” collagen or any layer of skin per se; you’re superheating it. Burning implies destruction. That’s not the actual goal here. This has been used for quite some time and I’ve seen it age well on my own mother. I’m 44 and my mum is 72. She had it done when she was 65. It’s had no ill effects on her skin since then. I had it done the first time at 39 and am going again in a few weeks for treat another area. The results from my first treatment are still in tact and it’s been 5 years. You could rub your face diligently, on a daily basis with whatever microcurrent device du jour you’re using; I did the same for three years and it got me precisely minimal results that were largely placebo effect, mostly to justify spending the ungodly sum on the device itself. Ultherapy actually worked. If you live in or can visit a larger city, the pricing is usually cheaper where there’s more competition. I live in Malibu half the year and was able to get it done while in Vegas in the winter for about $1600 for lower face/jaw/chin and neck. I say about because I also had my normal Dysport injections and Juvederm filler done at the same time so I had to do some quick math.
Seriously, from all the varying results and of course the sad horror stories, just get a mini face lift with
good plastic surgeon for little bit more money. I think the results from mini lift surgery guarantees better results.
Sophie K mini lift for only a little more?? Where and how much
Or you could get a cheaper facelift with injectibles(dissolvable of course) this girl I go to school with calls a round of mini injectibles a “lunchtime facial” sus is dedicated
a girl in school is getting this done??
@@rhondarose8180 lasvegas 4grand minifacelift
I had full face and neck. I have a very high pain tolerance and still found it to be extremely painful with residual pain in forehead and along jawline for nearly a month afterward. No noticeable results. Also had swelling and bruising. I paid $4600, at a discounted price. I do not recommend Ultherapy.. If you are thin, try gaining just a few pounds. I added 6 pounds and look much better. Natural fat can do wonders. I don't like the idea of fillers and by the way, if you do have fillers, Ultherapy will melt them away and you'll need to be reinjected. At least this is what I was told prior to procedure.
how can this be true? I`m sacrificing my ass and boobs just so that my face got skinnier and 5 years younger. I want my double chin melt so bad
it's SO expensive for such minimal results. hopefully in a few years they will come out with something that gives more dramatic results. Ultherapy 4.0? $3.5k is just too much for two hours of intense pain and results really only noticeable to the patient.
we are all waiting for that miracle device - the one that gives more results with less pain!
and less money :)
You are completely correct on every thing you said.
pancakewaitress you can get the same machine from AliExpress for 40$ and it works
Better off getting a mini facelift then doing this worthless procedure. Waste of money in my humble opinion.
they are not ''all these people'' on real self, they are people, who had various procedures done and sharing their experiences and views on those procedures as well as advising on good practitioners. I don't want to read doctor's sales pitches, I want to know the real deal before I decide, weather I want to pay dermatologist $3500 and see no results on me. strange that no practitioner is in rush to advise on side effects either...
I don't think ultherapy has many benefits. This video was filmed in 2018, about 2 years ago. Compare how she looks then to how she looks now (video from Apr 30, 2020). Nothing has improved. That's not even counting all the other $$$$ treatments she's been doing and recommending for the last 2 years. You look young in your profile photo. I'd focus on sunblock/sunscreen and Retin-A to maintain good skin. I'd rather save money for real surgery in my 60s or 70s.
I had Ultherapy and there is an initial swelling, but I saw NO results....once this initial swelling fades then my face went back to the way it was....I thought it was complete snake oil sales...it was very expensive. Very disappointing
you didn't get that slow steady improvement from months 3-6? that's very disappointing for you
Face exercises, chin exercises, massage etc. Research.
How does ultherapy differ from HIFU ?
I just had it done and pain is more like a prickly sensation 3-4/10 pain level which subsides right away, taking Tylenol (not ibuprofen) helps a lot and you are done
Good to know!
I did it when I was 25 for a better jawline. The only thing it did was melt mij cheekfat to my jawline. I now look horrible and I'm in lots of pain because my skin is getting looser by the day :( I got verry deep marionette lines en I'm just 28 now.. DONT DO ITTT PLEASE. Be proud of the way you look!
By the day? 3 years later? So terrible. Why is it still affecting?
@@laurastone9640 Omg soo sad!!! I dont know why it keeps on going. It is like my face is melting or someting and everyday it gets a little wors... How does you skin feels ? Does it hurt or is it only ageing?
Ki De Ruiter it doesn’t hurt, just fat loss :( but.. is it still going on your face 3 years later???
@@laurastone9640 Oh oke. that happend with me to. First fattloss and then the stretchmarks appeared. And now my skin is stretchy and loose. And my skin gets verry hot and that keeps the proces going. Need somtehing to tighten my skin but I wont dare to do anything ever again :(
Ki De Ruiter wow :( so it continues melting 3 years later? Like the treatment didn’t stop? Wow :( have you asked a doctor?
can it leave scaring? Im on medication for arthritis and my immunity is low .
Hi, i haven't heard of it leaving scarring - it shouldn't, because it isn't breaking the skin. But if your immunity is low, you MUST discuss this and the medication that you are on with your doctor before thinking of booking in for cosmetic treatments, in case there are contra-indications - it may mean you are not a suitable candidate for treatment
Did it work on anyone's double chin? Im not so convinced on what it does for fat reduction
Recently I was listening to a few plastic surgeons say that it produces collagen makes the skin tighter and more compact but at the same time it can get rid of the fat in the face make some people look hollow and in others around the fourth treatment it can make the skin look loose saggy.
To think that It was FDA approved and now you have all these Plastic surgeons sharing all these negative comments about it🤷🏻♂️
I tried it, spent a lot of cash, and it did NOTHING
Similar experience here...😔
@@Lifestylewithadela Ditto
Sounds like you had a poor RN or MD. It's does work. Painful in some areas. Have it done 3 segments. But you ppl who paid above 2500 were crazy. Ultra crazy for 3500-4200. I had a top place in Virginia do entire face $1889.
how about radio frequency? And how about micro needling radiofrequency? Are they beneficial?
Hi Farinaz, yes radiofrequency eg Thermage is beneficial for skin tightening (it has a shrink-wrapping effect on the collagen), particularly if used by an experienced practitioner (the more practice a practitioner has with any device, the better they become at getting maximum results). And radiofrequency delivered through microneedles goes a little bit deeper and is good for resurfacing skin as well as tightening.
Hello dear Alice
Do not go for radiofrecuency! I did it and had all the fat from my face disappear. Everybody kept telling me that I had lost so much weight (Which I hadn't, it was only my face) and that I looked so tired. After seeing some of my pictures I ended up having some fat transfer to my cheeks which the surgeon overdid and I regretted it for some time. My face looked awful, all inflated. After 1 year fortunately most the fat dissolved and I went back to looking my normal face. No way I would do it again. Now I was quite tempted with ultrasound but after reading some comments I have changed my mind.
Omg, this procedure done by a qualified doctor will cost 300-500 dollars in Russia.
2,500$ in Canada.
$300~500 per 100shot
I just had it 2 hours ago. It was not painful at all most of the time - but the jawbone treatment was in fact kind of awful. I find it difficult to wait now for weeks or months to see the final result.... :-(
Hey..do you see any result
Yes. I look definitely more fresh and young, less lines..was worth the money and the full result is visible after 3 - 6 months. Mine was only 2 months ago. More to come I assume.
and: it was with a discount only 400,-€ !!!
Did your face bones kept on hurting for a while after the treatment??
How was it?
Ive just had this procedure - the most excruciating experience of my life. Four days after treatment I look like Ive been assaulted. Severe bruising, swelling, broken capillaries! Horrific. I had my neck done a month ago...not seeing noticeable results yet. Cheeks and brow four days ago. Now house bound as I cannot cover this with makeup. Having a ten pound baby with no anesthesia is a 6 on my pain scale. This treatment is a 12 on a scale of 10!
the results will be noticeable after 4-6 months.
@@vioricagotty4661 noticeable after 4-6 months and the treatment last 12 months?
Actually I would stay clear from this. I had it done 16 months ago and it did melt my face! It ruined my face and my neck. I have aged 20 years. My life is broken
Hi, can you tell me more about this treatment? Did licensed doctor do this ultherapy to you?
Oh geez!.
How long until you notice d your face was changing! I am freaking out had it down a month ago
@@maiafrancesca8154 any update on your results? does it look better or worse now?
how were the final results for you?@@maiafrancesca8154
Thank you! for the video, you are soo beautiful
I’m getting it done on my neck in afew weeks. I’m in Australia. It will cost around $800. My neck is very long and skinny with very static lines. Very bad. I’m self conscious about it. It ages me so much, compared to my face. I’ll keep you posted. 😃
Rosiegoojie how did you go with your treatment. I have had a full face last year and booked again this year.
How did you both go with the results ladies?
I've booked in for a full face next week too (I'm in Perth). I've had fraxel lazer done twice and that really hurt - but I survived it lol, so hopefully I'll survive this ok too! I might take some anti-inflammatories before it ;)
Loubelloo it is now 3 weeks since my second full face and neck. I am not convinced it is great. Maybe it is slowing down the aging, not reversing. Maybe time for me to save for a face lift. My skin is in pretty good condition. The AMAZING results I saw online were with skin that was pretty rugged.
you got scammed lmao.
Hey Rosie, just wondering how it went for you. I'm getting it done here in Brisbane this Friday. I'm just getting a bit worried about the pain and afraid I might waste money for nothing
There are so many comments on Real Self about fat loss in the face following laser and similar treatments, that its completely put me off x Alice, would you say that you have a fresher face compared to your peers because of the number of treatments, supplements and skin care routines you have have/take/follow? x
Hi yes those comments are all really worrying and I simply don't know if I have just been lucky with Ultherapy or what. But yes I do think I look fresher-faced than I have any right to at my age (55) though I don't think there's a massive difference between my face and those of my BFFS who don't do any of this stuff. Ie i don't look 10 years younger than they do. Maybe in another five years there will be more of a difference?
There is a facial plastic suregon in my area who was at one time (a few years ago) charging $5k for Ultherapy of face...at the time I thought, "WOW, how expensive! That's almost the cost of a lower face lift!"...Glad I passed on it...yes seeing a lot online comments about it causing serious subdermal fat loss...which causes a very aging affect..hanging sagging skin! Other's saying absolutely no results or no visible change! It's a complete PASS as far as I'm concerned!
I see those comments too - and yet I also see the impressive results of procedures done by great practitioners who are following the latest protocols for using this machine...
@@thetweakmentsguide Do you know what the actual stats are on results? I do not think they are stellar.
What is the jewel setting and the mm depth used during your treatments on your cheeks?
@@thetweakmentsguide please would you be able to recommend some of those practitioners? Preferably not any in Harley Street
What if u have fillers and Botox?