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I agree with the other responses on this thread that stated you will need to continue using these products to keep up with the results. Furthermore, you also need to consider that your face continues to age independent of the fillers you are using.

That being said, there are some notable plastic surgeons who have begun to ask the same questions you asked. Does a filler cause the skin to age quicker? Is there any atrophy caused BY the filler? What happens to skin filled artificially over time? The true answer is that some of us believe that the fillers may indeed contribute to long term skin changes and that there simply is no data to indicate yes or no. What happens after using these products for 20 years? Nobody knows, and to simply say that there will be no consequence of the injections is likely simplistic.

I do not believe that fillers used in the short term will cause any significant long term skin changes but nobody truly knows what happens after using any of these relatively new products for 20, 30, or 40 years...

This is a very unfortunate situation as only time will fix the problem. I remember one lady who I had treated with Botox many times who wanted it all around her lips for her 50th birthday party. She came in telling me her friend had it done around her eyes and cheeks and lips by Dr. Docwholearnedbotoxatweekendcourse and would I do it? I had only ever treated between her brows and forehead and explained to her that Botox injections work well in certain areas but in the wrong amounts or even in the slightly wrong place can do what you are describing. She left me and went to the other doc who promptly treated her. 2 weeks later she came back to me crying that her 50th party was coming and it looked like she had a stroke around her mouth! I told her that unfortunately there wasn't much that we could do except wait it out. Not only did she have droopy eyelids but her smile was completely asymmetric. Your story highlights the point that it was a "new" doctor doing Botox there. You didn't mention if it was a plastic surgeon or dermatologist or ENT/facial plastics doc who would understand the anatomy and inject appropriate amounts in appropriate places. All throughout the country docs learn how to inject Botox (as a source of cash income) who were not trained in cosmetic surgery. In my area there are several Botox factories with docs that trained in internal medicine/family medicine/emergency medicine, etc...While perhaps they do a good job, it would seem to me that doctors should do what they are trained in. That is my opinion and only an opinion, however would you go to a plastic surgeon to treat your flu? Would you go to a plastic surgeon if you were about to deliver a baby? Would you go to a plastic surgeon if you were having chest pain and thought it could be a heart attack? It is more likely you would go to a doctor trained in that specialty. Most docs are certified in something. Remember that. I hope that from your story perhaps some people will do their homework and protect themselves from outcomes such as you describe!

The hippocratic oath that doctors swear by states, "do no harm!" So, why are we injecting poisonous Botox into people on a daily basis?! The simple answer is that while yes, Botox is indeed a poison, at the tiny dosage that is injected for Botox Cosmetic purposes it is quite safe. At the wrong dosage, the poisonous material could lead to disaster. Botox is used by thousands of patients daily in America and nationally is the most common cosmetic procedure performed. Allergan, the company that manufactures Botox Cosmetic goes to great lengths to make sure that the dosage is safe and predictable. Horror stories on the internet usually stem from fake Botox or counterfeits. If you have any doubt about what you are buying, you can always ask to see the vial of Botox, which should have a miniature Botox hologram and be clearly labeled as Allergan Botox Cosmetic. To find a physician you can always go to the Botox website to find a physician in your area! Good luck!