Navigating a comlex filler problem.
I’m sad that this happened to you. And……………. I think you know my stand on any permanent product which is ………….never do them because they can’t be adjusted – both...
Scuptra problem – bad placement and too much.
I’m sad this happened to you. Usually, as I’m sure you already know, Sculptra lasts about 2 years, but gradually starts to diminish at about 1 year then slowly going...
Problems with being overfilled with Scuptra.
Lisa – I see this more with HAs like Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane etc., but it can definately happen with Sculptra if too much was used. I’m wondering if your doctor...
What to do when you’re having problems after a treatment.
Dear readers – I truly wish none of these problems were happening to all of you!! When a problem occurs, here’s what to do: Call your dermatologist or nurse injector...
Problems with silicone injections years later and are other fillers safe?
I’m very sad this happened to you. It’s a known complication of both silicone (a permanent filler) and Artefill (also a permanent filler) that bumps can show up years later...
When to get concerned regarding swelling after fillers?
Your welcome! A couple of thoughts on this: It’s normal to have a small to moderate amount of swelling after a filler treatment. If it’s a lot or a lot...
Can Juvederm or other HA fillers cause sore throats, fevers or swollen glands?
I’m glad you asked this. Put it this way …………it would be extremely unlikely. The way the human brain works, it tends to associate things that occur close together in...
Undereye hollows and the tear trough area.
Thank you for pointing this out – I sometimes miss part of the question! I just have to say again that injecting around the eye area – especially above the...
Lasering over fillers – is it safe?
I’m glad you asked this. There is not much data on this since the laser devices and the fillers are owned by different companies. There’s not been much collaboration on...
Are doctors diluting fillers with water?
The answer to this is yes…….in some cirucumstances (for a good reason) but here’s what to watch out for! In my opinion, in the U.S. only the FDA approved fillers...
