??Under-estimating Imrprovement or Time for a New Physician

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD answers: Radiesse, Perlane, and Botox won't work

I had 2 Radiesse and 2 Perlane treatments three weeks apart. I paid total of $1800. I still have marked nasolabial folds, one longer than the other. Same with Botox; I paid for 3 injections and my glabella stills has the scowls lines after 4 weeks! Can you explain why these treatments won't work for me?


Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
7 months ago
By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

             This seems like a lot of procedures and money for what you say is little improvement. I can only think of three reasons for this situation:

             Either you are putting us on. You are underestimating the degree of improvement, i.e. you are looking for perfection and it is not there. Or maybe it is time for a new physician. I never like to criticize a colleague, especially hearing one side of the story, but you might be better served by going elsewhere. I guess I have to echo the sentiments of a lot of my colleagues on this site, but make sure your physician is a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

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