Is it okay to exercise after Dysport/Botox and Restylane?
There is no good data on this that I’ve ever seen but I disagree although it doesn’t make the treatment less effective. We ask patients to abstain from really vigorous...
A Sculptra problem in the midwest – who to see???
I’m sad this happened to you and it’s possible that this isn’t due to Sculptra because it doesn’t usually migrate, but it makes sense to travel to an expert to...
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
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...
A Botox alternative – is there one for frown lines?
Dear Readers, we have to be realistic!! Since forehead frown lines are caused by an overactive muscle (the corrugator), the most reliable, less expensive and best option is to relax...
A problem with Radiesse around the eyes. A warning!
I’m so sad that you’ve had to go through this. You probably know this already but, in my opinion, Radiesse has very, very limited specific uses and it shouldn’t be...
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...
Could the filler I had injected disappear in two weeks?
Fillers are not all created equally, especially in Europe and other parts of the world where there are almost 100 hyaluronic acid fillers (not to mention all the other ones)...
I feel like I’m going to pass out when I have injections even though not…
Oddly enough, it’s almost always young, healthy people with good hearts who have this problem with injections or blood draws. It’s called a vasovagal response and is fairly common. It’s...
