Danger Zone – Filler in the Temples
Here’s why this area is a danger zone! There are blood vessels in this area which, if injected incorrectly, can be blocked and could cause blindness. There are about 40...
Too much Voluma in the upper cheek area causing problems!
Yikes – that sounds very unpleasant! I’m assuming that the “sausage” problem is clearly visible when you smile and that the doctors can see it also. Here are some things...
When a filler treatment doesn’t look good???
I’m glad you wrote because I know this is a common problem. Generally, here are some guidelines. And……..you’re right of course, even a good or great aesthetic doctor can make...
Bags under the eyes after filler – immediately and after months/years???
I’m glad you asked this because I’m hearing from many of you about problems with the under eye area. More on eye area issues here. While it’s common to have...
Is there a permanent, safe filler for the backs of the hands?
I totally understand the wish for this. But………There is NO SAFE PERMANENT FILLER for the backs of the hands, or anywhere else in my opinion. Generally the best and safest...
When fillers don’t seem to last as long as they should.
Glad you wrote – I think others have this concern. In my opinion, there truly are people who seem to metabolise the hyaluronic acid based fillers more quickly – but...
Why no exercising for 24 to 48 hours after Juvederm or other fillers?
It because for the first few days especially and even up to a week, the filler is “maturing” in the skin meaning that it is absorbing water from your own...
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...
