How much bruising is too much bruising after a filler?
In my opinion and experience, mild to moderate brusing is normal BUT if that bruising is unusual for you, much worse than normal and/or painful, your doctor should see you...
Can I change the shape of my eyes with fillers?
In terms of the actual structural shape of the eye …….. i.e. whether more almond or round, the answer is no. That is determined by the bone, muscles and the...
Help!! What can I do about a Juvederm complication 3 weeks before my wedding?
Allison – I’m so sad that this happened to you and it would be extremely distrssing to have this happen so close to your wedding. So the first answer is...
With light asian skin and acne scarring, what would be the best option?
Yikes ……. I really can’t recommend anything with silicone (link to reasons) and scroll down to the section "Other Dermal Fillers". It’s permanent and some patients react to it 10...
A question regarding the new product Belotero (Merck) – a filler.
Belotero is new to the United States but not Europe, and is made by the German company, Merck. It is a hyaluronic acid product and, in that sense, is most...
How long should I wait with a filler problem before calling my doctor?
Two answers to this. 1. Most dermatologists would say that a small to medium amount of bruising, swelling and slight uneveness in the beginning is normal. Waiting a week for...
Microcannulas for injections – are they really better??
These are all the "rage" now in dermatology and I think they will end up in the long run, having some important but limited uses. Bruising can still occur and...
I had injections of restalyne in my chin and now have white bumps inside my…
Okay – so I’m getting the sense that you haven’t asked your doctor who did the injections about this? Please call and explain the problem to her/his nurse and...
Are these cosmetic treatments safe if I’m on immunosupressants?
As I know you’ve probably discovered, there is very little to no scientific data on this. Patients who were on immunosuppressants were usually excluded from the studies that were done...
