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I'm 23 and Have Tear Troughs That Don't Respond to Restalyne; my Surgeon Says I Have Edema of the Cheek? (photo)
I have gone in twice in the past two months for Restalyne injections in my tear troughs, which I've had my whole life and am sick and tired of looking at, but to no avail. My doctor said he did what he could, but I have edema of the cheeks so I'll just always have them. I don't want to believe it is true. Would cheek implants change this?
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Kendalle
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Restylane and tear troughs
Sounds like you should meet with a different provider, and get a second opinion. Because you have fuller cheeks, doesn't mean you aren't a good candidate for filler, it just means you need specific injection techniques and/or more product.
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I'm 23 and Have Tear Troughs That Don't Respond to Restalyne; my Surgeon Says I Have Edema of the Cheek?
Photo not very helpful. Best to seek second opinions in person from doctors in your city or area. Best to you.
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You need a more experienced injector.
I have patients do get 1 ml of under eye Restylane split between the two lower eyelids and look great. I have others who require 3 ml of Restylane under each eye. You also probably need some deep cheek volume in the superior buccal fat space. My dad like to say if the butcher tells you the meat is bad you should listen. He is telling you that this is the best he or she can do. It is time to find a more talented injector.
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