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CLATE
Joined: 21 Jan 2006
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Location: Modesto, CA
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 Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject: new.....have questions |
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:D hi there, I have been considering Restylane for several months, Went in for my facial last week and spoke to the nurse who does the injections. Would like to hear any experiences GOOD/BAD re: having this done. Age of those doing it, how many times you've had it etc.
ANY info will be greatly appreciated
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drtodorov
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Jnfr
Joined: 07 Feb 2006
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Last month I had cosmoderm for smile lines and botox in the frown depressor muscle (DAO), this must be done by a board certified PS--worked great but I still wasn't satisfied with marionette lines so I went back in two weeks and he added restylane to those areas, my DH says I look 29 (I"m 54 ) and he is ready to put up with the required costs of the repeat process.
I'm very happy with it and hope it lasts awhile.
I also take very good care of my skin---
retin a 18 years
vitamin c every other day
some dmae and hyurlonic acid serums almost every day
good nutition, extra vitamins |
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orangehrzn
Joined: 23 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:31 am Post subject: |
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| What is 'marionette lines'? Since you have such a long experience with retin-A did it prevent formation of small wrinkles like crows feet in the corner of the eyes? |
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Jnfr
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I don't think anything is going to absolutely prevent crows feet but mine are so slight I haven't even considered botoxing them, they are there but not too noticeable except when smiling---the PS said my skin was "translucent" from the retin a, I think to encourage his nurse who just started---but the "marionette" lines (from mouth corners trailing to chin) bothered the heck out of me
HTH
retin a .1%, still get a bit of peeling, then I lay off for a night and apply a heavy duty moisture application, usually something simple like aquafor |
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skincarefreak
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Hi There,
Don't mean to barge myself into this thread, but I've been using a retinoid for a couple of months. When your PS stated that your skin was "translucent" from the retina a. Did he mean that it was glowing or thin? Just wondering...because my skin is already thin and fragile. thanks |
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rho67
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| had restylane twice and had some plumpness for about 2 weeks each time, but i think that was just swelling...am considering hylaform or cosmoderm next time. |
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Jnfr
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| skincarefreak wrote: | Hi There,
Don't mean to barge myself into this thread, but I've been using a retinoid for a couple of months. When your PS stated that your skin was "translucent" from the retina a. Did he mean that it was glowing or thin? Just wondering...because my skin is already thin and fragile. thanks |
I wasn't sure what he meant either but I gave him a look (as he was injecting NEEDLES) in my face and he said "no, no..that's good"
I think the retin does thin the skin a bit but it ultimately builds collagen to keep it firm
HTH |
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skincarefreak
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O.k. just wondering...You never know if you're doing more harm than good.
Thanks for the reply. Appreciate it! |
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pinkconga
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject: Derma Fillers-Nashville Area? |
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Does anyone know a great injector for botox & restylane they could share in the Nashville, TN area? Thanks much. I am trying to narrow my choices down and would prefer if someone could give a good word on one.
Thanks for any responses. :) |
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Mike
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Injecting dermal fillers is as much an art as it is the practice of medicine. I get asked all the time by patients about my opinion on how their lips should look, which wrinkles they should treat etc. I have a opinions, but I try really hard to get them to tell me what they like...or at least what their partner likes!
Try to pick somebody who has a lot of before and after pictures of patients that they have treated. If you like what you see, then you are in the right place. If you think their after pics look bad, keep shopping!
There a lots of choices about which fillers to use. Some are short acting, some are long lasting, some are permanent (very bad if you don't like the outcome). Some can cause allergic reactions and require patch testing to try to make sure you don't get into trouble (even patch testing is NOT a guarantee that you won't be allergic). Some fillers are much more likely to cause nodules. There are significant differences in costs of the material and the number of treatments required. Above all, if the doctor doing the injector is more comfortable with one over another, do you really want to try to convince them to "give it a try" on your face?? If you have never had it done, Restylane is a very good choice for most people in most areas of the face.
Ask about anesthiesia too. The best topical anesthetic I have ever used is a custom made product called Betacaine LA. Any doc can get it, but not everybody needs it.
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