thinsgreat
Cathlete
Thinking of trying restalyne or Juvederm for lines from mouth to chin-- anyone know of any bad experiences with this??
Facial Fillers
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fit44
Cathlete
I tried restalyne in my nasal folds when it was first approved and did not like it. My skin was red for months post injection (make- up covered it) and the results didn't last.
I gave up on injections and am consulting for a max facelift.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTxUWPe4PfI&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
I gave up on injections and am consulting for a max facelift.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTxUWPe4PfI&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
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RapidBreath
Cathlete
What about the 'vampire' face lift? They take some of your own blood and use that as a filler, I saw it on Dr. Oz the other day.
Pedmom
Cathlete
I'm interested in this too, so thanks for asking, thinisgreat!
I've lost about 50 pounds over the last year and at 45 my face looks "okay" except for the lines around my mouth (parentheses). I'm nervous about a filler-I'm afraid I'll look like a chipmunk-like those women whose cheeks look way too huge because they are pulling back too much.
I've lost about 50 pounds over the last year and at 45 my face looks "okay" except for the lines around my mouth (parentheses). I'm nervous about a filler-I'm afraid I'll look like a chipmunk-like those women whose cheeks look way too huge because they are pulling back too much.
upper eyelids
Find a good plastic surgeon & talk to him/her about fillers for the eyelids as opposed to plastic surgery. Cost wise & length of time it lasts will play a large factor. I had my upper & lower lids done by a reconstructive plastic surgeon who only works on the face. He also does my botox & the line fillers. If you can get filler shots for the upper lid the pain might be really bad. The bottom line, anything you do to yourself for yourself & to make YOU feel better about you is worth the time, effort & money
Good luck in whatever you chose
Karen
Find a good plastic surgeon & talk to him/her about fillers for the eyelids as opposed to plastic surgery. Cost wise & length of time it lasts will play a large factor. I had my upper & lower lids done by a reconstructive plastic surgeon who only works on the face. He also does my botox & the line fillers. If you can get filler shots for the upper lid the pain might be really bad. The bottom line, anything you do to yourself for yourself & to make YOU feel better about you is worth the time, effort & money
Good luck in whatever you chose
Karen
fit44
Cathlete
I've heard of fat transfers to fill in hollow eyes, never heard of using temporary fillers for eyes.
I get a pretty good eye lift with botox. Although I am going to ask about eyelid work when I consult for my lower face work. I just turned 49 years old and I'm not happy with the marionette lines around my mouth, and the beginnings of a turkey neck. The recovery on the short scar lift is less than a week.
Karen,
Can they do eye lifts in office under twilight like they do for the short scar lift? Or were you under full anesthesia?
buckeyegirl
Cathlete
I've had Juvederm at some lines around my mouth and really loved it (other than the cost) It's almost been a year and I may need another round of that. I've had Botox in between my eyebrows (not the entire forehead) and LOVED it. Will prob. do both again- the Botox is easy, relatively pain free and fast. The juvederm usually requires a local anesthetic and does leave some bruising for a few days.
Fit44, My partial facelift was done in the doctor's office with just a numbing shot, 1 vicaden & 1 valium. You can private email me if you want more details. I did not want to be put out, I was thrilled when my doctor told me how he does it. Of course I had the choise for general anesthesia.
Karen
Karen
fit44
Cathlete
I would be more concerned with fillers around my eyes. I'm not afraid of surgery for my face because I've been researching surgeons and facial procedures for a few years now. I consulted with a surgeon 4 years ago, and he told me to come back when I am 50.
I'm consulting with 3 surgeons that have extensive experience and are well known in my area. It will cost more to consult with multiple surgeons, but I want to hear what each one has to say.