With a thinner face, which would be better filler or Fraxel?
I just want to clarify this. If you are saying that you have a little lumpiness over the cheekbone area after your Juvederm, then only having more filler to even...
Filler problems (Juvederm?) on the upper lip lines. Something to think about!
Dear readers, I see a number of patients with problems sent from other offices for me to try to correct. One thing I’m noticing is that many patients/consumers do NOT...
Too much Juvederm – I look bloated!
Learn about Filler Mistakes and how to fix issues with them. See more information about fillers like Juvederm and Restylane. So sad this happened to you! Dr. I
With Restylane, will anything make it last longer? I’m asking for my mom.
First of all, it’s very sweet of you to be looking out for your mom!! She’s lucky to have you. There’s no product to put on the surface of the...
White bumps under the eyes – caused by Juvederm??
You bring up a good point but first it’s good idea to see a good dermatologist who will be able to diagnose these correctly and tell you what your options are. What...
Is there one filler better than another for filling hollows near the eyes?
Hi Amy, yes and that’s because even among the hyaluronic acid fillers, which are a little like comparing apples to apples, there are some differences. But first, fillers like Radiesse,...
Can fillers like Restylane/Juvederm be used if I have an artificial hip, pig heart valve,…
In good clinics, before fillers are injected, the skin is first cleansed of makeup and then the skin is sterilized with alcohol or other sterilizing agents. If you have any replacement...
A complication of Restylane in the lips???
Dear Dawn, I’m so sad that you had to suffer through this and I am wondering if, in fact, it wasn’t Restylane injected into your lips. The only substances in...
A problem with Belotero – what to do now?
I’m sad this happened to you. If you had Belotero, a hyaluronic acid filler, injected which created too much volume (bags), then really consider the hyaluronidase to uncrosslink and smooth...
Is microdermabrasion okay after Sculptra injections (or other fillers)?
Generally yes, but wait until you’ve finished the 5-7 day massage period that is needed after a Sculptra treatment.More on Sculptra. The same goes for hyaluronic based (HA)...
