My 3 Month POST ELLACOR RESULTS + Final Thoughts | IS IT WORTH IT?!

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  • @aml_maven3771
    @aml_maven3771 Рік тому +72

    Had this done three weeks ago. Currently still have little squares on my face. Certainly didn’t sign up for a long recovery on purpose. Where the needles went in, I have little open spots, still. I look like a pointelle pattern. That three day marker was so appealing, and I definitely got fooled by marketing. You say your recovery was longer than most but the only accounts I can find are like you and I, squares that linger. I could have recovered from a full facelift by now. I don’t have a provider that is offering light or laser to assist. As a regular person without great access to recovery extras I absolutely do not recommend this procedure.

    • @BlushingForeigner
      @BlushingForeigner Рік тому +6

      Thank you for sharing your feedback. It’s helpful! ❤

    • @dammar117
      @dammar117 Рік тому +5

      We are all different. I had it done a month ago, and the little squares lasted only a few days.
      That being said, I won't do it again, not until prices lower significantly.
      As for results, hard to tell yet.

    • @aml_maven3771
      @aml_maven3771 Рік тому +1

      @@dammar117 I’m glad you had a good experience. We can all agree, that falling outside of the manufacturer’s literature and the provider’s expectations on social downtime is distressing. Minimal results are one thing, wondering when your face won’t scream that something is wrong is another.

    • @user-dw3hx3dk2o
      @user-dw3hx3dk2o Рік тому +3

      Hang in there!! I am just past the one month mark and I still have a tiny bit of redness but the “squares and holes” arr finally gone, I am extremely happy with the results even though the recovery took FOREVER.

    • @dammar117
      @dammar117 Рік тому +2

      @@aml_maven3771 Yes. This is why I'm on the fence regarding laser resurfacing. I'm tempted, but I've heard horrible recovery stories. I was more at ease with ellacor, because it's mechanical, and I know I heal fast from cuts and wounds, although I was afraid I might end up with hypopigmentation, as I'm prone to that.

  • @anab3056
    @anab3056 Рік тому +34

    I’m 53 years old. I did this treatment 2 months ago on my neck with a dermatologist in Miami. Very happy with the results! I could not see any grid marks after about 4 days. By day 7 I just had some mild bruising and a little redness. The laxity of my skin has greatly improved! I plan to have one more treatment done.

    • @jcthompson1194
      @jcthompson1194 Рік тому +3

      Do u mind saying how much it was?

    • @anab3056
      @anab3056 Рік тому +11

      @@jcthompson1194 it was $1750 (again, just for the neck). They would have charged only $350 more if I had added the lower face. This was with Dr Waibel in Miami. She was part of the Ellacor clinical trials. Not sure where you live, but I’ve heard pricing for this is all over the map! 🥹

    • @beatricevalencia2177
      @beatricevalencia2177 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for sharing!!

    • @chrissierg
      @chrissierg Рік тому +3

      @@jcthompson1194 in Boston, at Massachusetts General Dermatology Laser & Cosmetic Center, it's about $2750 (i think that's for lower face and neck; very reasonable, as they are experts)... :)

    • @annetteherrera2813
      @annetteherrera2813 Рік тому

      Who was the Dr?

  • @user-dw3hx3dk2o
    @user-dw3hx3dk2o Рік тому +22

    I did this treatment a month ago and I’m SOOOO a happy with the results. My husband and I definitely notice tightening of my cheeks. Im 42 and my recovery took almost 3 weeks and am still showing some redness on my left cheek but still worth it! I would definitely do this again but will wait til winter if I do.

    • @brendaG2510
      @brendaG2510 2 місяці тому

      How much was the one session for you and what parts did you got done?

  • @Itsmonicadillow
    @Itsmonicadillow Рік тому +16

    I’d probably just do a facelift over this one. But thanks for sharing and going in depth with the whole process.

  • @OceanluvOC
    @OceanluvOC Рік тому +21

    I have fair delicate skin so I would have a long recovery as I’ve experienced with other similar procedures. This procedure isn’t something I would do for such minimal results. I’ll do a facelift when I’m ready. I get some tightening from less evasion treatments my plastic surgeon does. I noticed very little results on your skin. You have nice skin already. Thank you for sharing and being honest with your thoughts!

  • @liviusss
    @liviusss Рік тому +10

    Thank you for your honesty, Bri! For the moment, and after also seeing some other people's experiences, I think the results are way too minimal for the recovery, potential side effects and cost...

  • @janeespeseth420
    @janeespeseth420 Рік тому +8

    I’m 68. Had this done about 3 weeks ago. Want to make sure that I took good care of myself afterwards, so I kept a thin layer of Vaseline on my face for 10 days. I didn’t understand what “until healed meant”. My face is horrible with pustules that look like acne all over my cheeks and neck where I had the Ellacor. My dermatologist called it perioral dermatitis and she put me on Minocycline.
    I hate taking pills and now I’m worried about scaring. If I were to do over I would clarify exactly how long for the Vaseline. Fully healed might mean different things to different people.

  • @BlushingForeigner
    @BlushingForeigner Рік тому +17

    This is extremely helpful, Brianna. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. My takeaway is: it’s still a very new modality, which we should approach with some skepticism or caution until we have more robust patient data. I dislike that the marketing skews overly positive. It’s troubling and anti-science. It should be made clear to patients that the square patterns may persist much longer than the “1 week” average that they disclose. If there’s a patient population that heals much slower, those people could have their lives disrupted by the worry or anxiety of whether their skin has been damaged. If this treatment was a one and done, I’d say it’s promising. But needing to do it….3 times? You’re then nearly approaching the cost of a facelift, and the recovery and predictive outcomes have much more robust data behind them for a facelift.
    Your results feel very subtle. Nice - but I’m not sure it’s worth thousands. : /

    • @user-dw3hx3dk2o
      @user-dw3hx3dk2o Рік тому +3

      3 treatments of ellacore is still substantially less than any facelift. On average 5 k vs 25-35 k is a huge difference.

    • @Rwissam1987
      @Rwissam1987 Рік тому +2

      ​@@user-dw3hx3dk2o unless you go to South Korea for a face lift it's much cheaper there! :)

    • @mcanultymichelle
      @mcanultymichelle Рік тому +1

      My mom just had a lower face lift in Florida $7000 .she’s happy.

    • @annshave9618
      @annshave9618 Рік тому +1

      @@mcanultymichelle will you please tell me who did your mother’s facelift? I live in Florida. Thank you.

    • @sisifyme
      @sisifyme 8 місяців тому

      some people have said they've had them for months.

  • @ShaliniKBeauty
    @ShaliniKBeauty Рік тому +15

    I don’t think I’ll ever go near this treatment . It looks scary esp since I’m prone to keloids . But your results are great Brianna ♥️

  • @dianad3174
    @dianad3174 Рік тому +9

    Would you do morpheus8 again and how they compare? Thank you for your honest review ❤

    • @johndoe9362
      @johndoe9362 Рік тому +7

      Morpheus8 melts fat.

    • @jennyjennyable
      @jennyjennyable 5 місяців тому

      @@johndoe9362it ruined my arms because of that.

  • @laly6980
    @laly6980 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Brianna! Can you please tell me the amount of cores that was removed? I see different amounts from different people but since Dr. Kappel is very trustworthy and she knows a lot about Ellacor I would like to know the amount of cores she removed on your treatment. Thank you, love your channel ❤️

  • @lucid5411
    @lucid5411 Рік тому +6

    I had my second treatment yesterday. I’m back to day 1 lol. My recovery was long like yours was. A solid 2 weeks with purpley squares and 30 days before the squares were pretty much not noticeable. I had brows done as well. Would highly recommend!

  • @janeespeseth420
    @janeespeseth420 Рік тому +12

    FYI, a full deep plane facelift can take a year to fully heal and sometimes dermatologists still have to adjust them with fillers

  • @karenp3278
    @karenp3278 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your results! Beautiful before, beautiful after. The key point is provider skill, which you had the best, and the skin health/age going in.

  • @MyMaria1224
    @MyMaria1224 Рік тому +3

    Definitely see results!! Brianna how fits it compare to Morpheus? ❤❤

  • @lisaa9346
    @lisaa9346 Рік тому +1

    This did show tightening in your face. so sorry about your prolonged recovery- I do think another round would look amazing on you. Thank you for sharing!

  • @santionthebeach8471
    @santionthebeach8471 Рік тому +2

    We wish u did the other 2 treatments

  • @kristytriggs7271
    @kristytriggs7271 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the update!!! I really want to do this but no one in my area offers it so far , hopefully it will head this way😊I think it definitely help you , you look great !!

  • @dancingbird7225
    @dancingbird7225 6 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It helps me on deciding when to do this procedure,now knowing how long it may take to recover.

  • @Nordicdog16
    @Nordicdog16 Рік тому +1

    Dr. Kapple who did your treatment, would love to know what she is doing different to help speed up recovery time. Reduce the chance of having pink squares on your face for weeks. How long after you had the treatment did the Dr wait to do Vbeam treatments? Thank you. Very helpful video.

  • @karenedwards3721
    @karenedwards3721 8 місяців тому +3

    If you go into nature and take in the beauty with your eyes and heart it will be reflected in your face. It really works Not to mention a softer personality

  • @dmrd222
    @dmrd222 Рік тому +6

    Appreciate your posting about this procedure! I've been reading about Ellacor elsewhere and opinions are mixed. It seems the majority don't think it's worth the recovery. Recovery after a facelift appears to be shorter with obviously more dramatic results. I think the results in your case are negligible and you would probably be the only person who would notice any change on yourself... which is why I'd really like to see results on an older person. I do still see a darkening of your skin in the treatment area on the left side of your face. Not happy that the company minimizes recovery time. Surely they're aware of the truth and it makes one question their ethics.

  • @zjzj6800
    @zjzj6800 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for your honest review. I have mild Rosecea so I would be scared to do it because of the red squares marks left on the face. I have had Vbeam laser treatment for Rosecea at a dermatologist and I have mixed reviews for Vbeam laser. It had 2 treatments done in the last 3 months and I don't feel that it has made a difference.

  • @melissakrull3844
    @melissakrull3844 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this recap for us Brianna. You look great. I can definitely see the shift though, I don’t think you needed much.❤

  • @tlkmomlunsford6668
    @tlkmomlunsford6668 Рік тому

    Sounds like quite a journey! So appreciate your candor on this procedure.

  • @framch30
    @framch30 Рік тому +7

    Any procedure that requires another procedure to mitigate recovery = massive red flag. Manufacturers are always over glorifying the results of devices and products, I’ve read some regretful posts regarding Morpheus8 too, results not as expected, fat pad loss etc

    • @sisifyme
      @sisifyme 8 місяців тому

      fat pad loss is what's been keeping me off lasers and heat devices :/

  • @tanyag7462
    @tanyag7462 5 місяців тому

    Excellent video, Brianna did you have to stop Tretinoin prior to the procedure (if so how long)? Also when did you start again?

  • @leahcone
    @leahcone Рік тому +1

    You look great! How much does each session cost?

  • @jcthompson1194
    @jcthompson1194 Рік тому +2

    I really do see the biggest difference in your jaw and under chin. You look great!

  • @Greatsoprano12
    @Greatsoprano12 3 місяці тому

    Brianna, i am having Ellacor done around my mouth in two weeks. I want to get eyelash extensions but wanted to ask you if it would be best to get them before or after the procedure. Thanks.

  • @christycoco4619
    @christycoco4619 Рік тому +2

    Dr. Emer is using Ellacor for scars. It can improve skin in that matter. I learned that fascia blasting is a great tool.

    • @johndoe9362
      @johndoe9362 Рік тому +2

      Dr. Emer promised to show the 3 month results for scarring.
      He has not posted that video.

  • @jasonw8882
    @jasonw8882 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your results I really appreciate it because that was the doctor that I was going to choose. Sadly I don’t see a lot of results are really hardly any results whatsoever and I would be very upset if I spent money on something that wouldn’t give me results. Maybe will share what it would cost to have the three sessions done. That would be great. Thank you again

  • @selectiveoutrage6617
    @selectiveoutrage6617 Рік тому +1

    I had V beam once to get rid of capillaries on my face. I looked worse afterward because I had purple polka dots for three weeks that I couldn't cover with layers of makeup and color corrector no matter how hard I tried. I'd never do it again. Might be result of the practitioner as in most things.

  • @louselman
    @louselman Рік тому +1

    Awesome video thanks for sharing. ❤️❤️

  • @Smiley_101
    @Smiley_101 Рік тому

    I’m looking for non surgical approach n I think this is a great way to

  • @phyllisgoldstein6651
    @phyllisgoldstein6651 2 місяці тому

    I did this over 4 weeks ago , not sure but recovery has been difficult as I got an infection

  • @sballantine8127
    @sballantine8127 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your treatment with this new device. The fact that you saw pretty minimal results, and I really really appreciate your being so honest about this, causes me hesitation because I'm sure that at my age I would definitely need three treatments. Would you mind sharing how much your doctor charges? I know it's different everywhere and here in New York City it will be more expensive, but it'll be nice to have a ballpark figure. Also, the fact that it left those red squares scares the heck out of me, because what if they don't fade? I know you went through another treatment to help them fade, but that's just going to be another added expense. I'll still look into it though and a very glad to hear and see your experience with it, thank you.

    • @dammar117
      @dammar117 Рік тому

      7k in New York.

    • @aml_maven3771
      @aml_maven3771 Рік тому +1

      My provider charged $4,000 a session and he’s just outside of NYC.

    • @dammar117
      @dammar117 Рік тому +1

      @@aml_maven3771 What areas did he do for that price? I paid 5.5k for lower face and under chin, exclusive of neck and upper lip, so it was extremely pricey. I'll be spending years repaying my line of credit.

    • @anab3056
      @anab3056 Рік тому +1

      I had this done in Miami about 2 months ago with Dr Waibel (who was part of the Ellacor clinical trials). I only did my neck and it was $1750. It would have been $350 more if I had added the face. Looking at the prices that others are quoting, you can plan a vacation to Miami, do the treatment, and still pay less! Crazy numbers from everyone.
      By the way, I am 53 and thrilled with the results! My grid marks were gone by about day 6. (It was still a little red and also had slight bruising, but no grid marks). I plan to do one more session. Good luck!

    • @selectiveoutrage6617
      @selectiveoutrage6617 Рік тому +2

      @@anab3056 You could pretend you were going on vacation. Then return and everyone will say you look well rested!

  • @Nick-kf3io
    @Nick-kf3io 11 місяців тому +1

    Penn. Smith also said it took her weeks to recover

    • @BriannaStanko
      @BriannaStanko  11 місяців тому +1

      Took SO long. I wouldn’t do it again

  • @jodi_lyn
    @jodi_lyn Рік тому +8

    I don't think I would get this procedure now that you've shared your story. The results are very minimal for all the pain and downtime. It's a great idea in theory, it just needs more time in development. I'd rather do a mini facelift.

    • @madi4481
      @madi4481 Рік тому +2

      worst off a torally way overpriced overhyped rip off micro-needling

  • @annsumrall2593
    @annsumrall2593 7 місяців тому +1

    I want to go to dr kappel but cant afford to go back and forth to California cause i live in texas
    Its shameful that other drs offering this may not be qualified

  • @jackiechase2383
    @jackiechase2383 7 місяців тому

    When did you get the Vbeam? I'm local as well and 4 weeks post. I am an esthetician and look ridiculous with all the small red squares still all over both cheeks. I am going to reach out to Dr.Kapple but just wanted to check in to see how soon you did it. Thanks in advance!

    • @BriannaStanko
      @BriannaStanko  7 місяців тому

      Hi! I eye it around 5 weeks. I would not recommend Ellacor honestly after it experience. Those red squares lasted forever on me

  • @Nick-kf3io
    @Nick-kf3io 11 місяців тому +1

    Your jawline is amazing

  • @KariTSays
    @KariTSays Рік тому +1

    Interested to watch this!🎉

  • @Tica5012
    @Tica5012 6 місяців тому

    What are the risks with Ellacore? Dr. Stefani Kappel isn't a fan of micro needling. She says it could lead to permanent hyperpigmentation and red capillaries on the face. Which did happen to me once, but luckily I fully healed and I never tried that again. I wonder if the same risks would apply to the 3 Ellacore treatments.

  • @marlenehod
    @marlenehod Рік тому +1

    What is the price range for the Ellacor treatment? I wish my insurance would cover this. lol

  • @selectiveoutrage6617
    @selectiveoutrage6617 Рік тому

    So incredibly helpful, Brianna! Can you recommend derm or surgeon in Beverly Hills and in Phoenix who participated in clinical trials, so have more experience? I'm interested in the lip lift effect but I'm guessing Ellacor for entire lower face is probably cheaper than only getting a surgical lip lift. I have more time than money so wouldn't mind repeating Ellacor to get similar results.

  • @marianpirtle8347
    @marianpirtle8347 Рік тому

    What is the cost per treatment?

  • @perlaivanov
    @perlaivanov Рік тому

    Any recommendation of doctors in Houston Texas to do Ellacor?

  • @estherross5858
    @estherross5858 Рік тому +1

    So sorry, this is off subject, but I am desperate for some of your knowledge on glycation. I've just recently caught your videos on glycation and realized that was what I have. I learned from you that I should not be doing my dermarolling!!. But, can you please tell me about RF (Newa) or micronutrient (NuFace). I am ordering today your suggested supplements and your suggested Skinceuticals products. Do I add this to my am and pm skin routines which includes growth factor, Vit C, copper peptides, and tretinoin?? And do I continue using LED?? Thank You for your advice.

  • @lilywhite1157
    @lilywhite1157 Рік тому +1

    didn't you also mention that you removed filler out of your face within the last three months? cause that would make a difference in your checks looking less filled.

  • @pamelatify
    @pamelatify 8 місяців тому

    I can appreciate the lift in the corners of your mouth. For me, those down turned wrinkles at the corners of my mouth bother me the most. I can really see the difference in your before and after. ❤

  • @carmenbreakey2959
    @carmenbreakey2959 Рік тому

    Good to know!

  • @Joy-ob7bj
    @Joy-ob7bj Рік тому +1

    You look great Brianna. Thank you for sharing your experience with this treatment❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @7lisasolis
    @7lisasolis Рік тому +1

    I’d definitely just go the facelift route.

    • @sarashepard7504
      @sarashepard7504 4 місяці тому

      So much more risk and facelift doesn’t improve the skin.

  • @stellaercolani3810
    @stellaercolani3810 Рік тому

    Looks great

  • @KimBanks-m2z
    @KimBanks-m2z Рік тому +1

    If you have olive or darker skin I would not do this procedure. Major hyperpigmentation

  • @KimBanks-m2z
    @KimBanks-m2z Рік тому +3

    You look great but it looks like the lower half of your face except your chin where they did the treatment looks darker from the rest of your face. The one issue is
    With this device is that it causes hyperpigmentation.

    • @sarashepard7504
      @sarashepard7504 4 місяці тому

      That is why brown people can’t get this done.

  • @S-R-H
    @S-R-H Рік тому

    I've been waiting for this. One of the girls I went to law school with also follows you, and we found that out when I was discussing that I was waiting on your results to decide if I was going to do this. Small world, am I right? :)

    • @BriannaStanko
      @BriannaStanko  Рік тому

      Omg so funny! Hope this video helped you out! ❤️❤️

  • @sarahmk2966
    @sarahmk2966 10 місяців тому

    Why not just PRP microneedling? Hows this better?

    • @sarashepard7504
      @sarashepard7504 4 місяці тому

      Pep doesn’t last long and isn’t a good treatment.

  • @ellensnyder3569
    @ellensnyder3569 8 місяців тому

    I think we need to see the before and after on people who are late 50s early 60s who really do show some real jowling.

  • @annsumrall2593
    @annsumrall2593 3 місяці тому

    Do you think it was worth the down time

    • @BriannaStanko
      @BriannaStanko  3 місяці тому +1

      Nope!

    • @annsumrall2593
      @annsumrall2593 3 місяці тому

      @@BriannaStanko
      Thanks so much for your opinion. I too have fair sensitive skin.
      I am traveling from Texas to see dr kappel . I am way older than you I just hope there is something she can do to make me feel better about me

    • @BriannaStanko
      @BriannaStanko  3 місяці тому

      Awww you’ll be in great hands so you’ll be great!! I just wouldn’t do Ellacor again myself after my experience

  • @lyraria
    @lyraria Рік тому +5

    You look great! I don't think I would get this because it kinda freaks me out and your recovery time sounds in line with how my skin reacts to injury. I'ma stick with Imi's Bigan Yoga. Her face massage techniques are amazing! I've seen huge changes in my face & pore size in under week.

  • @swinbot
    @swinbot Рік тому +2

    I do think this one treatment did improve your lower-face tightness, not that you are very jowly.

  • @shannonandrews2649
    @shannonandrews2649 Рік тому +1

    I would have to say this would be a pass for me! I don’t see strong enough results to go through all of that. You have really beautiful skin so it’s probably hard to see results. Maybe if I saw it on an actual wrinkly face🤣

  • @lepajelena7441
    @lepajelena7441 Рік тому +6

    Sucking cores out of your skin sounds horrific 😮

  • @-nellie-m3711
    @-nellie-m3711 Рік тому +1

    You look great Brianna both before and after, I would of loved to have seen this procedure done on a more mature woman with the facial lines you were talking about, you’ve got lovely skin to start with and not much wrinkles there, your lucky to have a Bestie in Dr Kappel who can do these procedures for you, most of what you have done and talk about aren’t available here in Australia 🇦🇺, for any type of results you get in office, I’d have to go under the knife for a facelift and that’s NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN FOR ME ANYWAY….I’ll just continue to have my twice yearly Botox and the occasional Filler, that and Great skincare products. Cheers from Nellie xoxo ❤❤

  • @ApolloHarris
    @ApolloHarris Рік тому +2

    I see the difference on your face, when you talk . I see the v shape and youthfulness around your mouth.

  • @jennyjennyable
    @jennyjennyable 5 місяців тому

    You’re a beauty before and after but not seeing enough results with this, sadly. I was told about this coming years ago by my dermatologist. She said it’d be a game changer. I’m bummed that it’s not amazing as I hoped.

  • @Goda908
    @Goda908 Рік тому

    Aw come on, you didnt ned this your face is fine,i dont c any change

  • @kittana911
    @kittana911 7 місяців тому

    I'd pass. The difference is so minute

    • @BriannaStanko
      @BriannaStanko  7 місяців тому

      Yep don’t think it was really worth it. I’d never do it again

  • @jpedraza602
    @jpedraza602 6 місяців тому

    I don’t see a big difference

  • @kimberly6123
    @kimberly6123 8 місяців тому

    I don’t see enough difference to justify the expense. Disappointing.

  • @Jillian15
    @Jillian15 11 місяців тому

    You never said it made me look better...no improvement. Just talked about sharing new technology. NO BEFORE & AFTER PICTURES.

  • @micheleparadis2808
    @micheleparadis2808 Рік тому

    Too bad you put two dead tarantulas on your eyes, 'normal' spiders would suffice. The rest looks good