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Unhappy with Results - Best Way to Approach Dr?

Three wks ago had liquid lift-Botox/Juvaderm which have had before w/great success by same Dr. Two wks ago had IPL on left cheek-same Dr. Well into healing notice: Tremendous bunny lines-appear as squinting; Droop-both eye corners; Hollows below eye/above cheek-look tired; Cheeks don't feel/look full; Don't feel filler as in past; More wrinkles. Can IPL affect effect of Botox/Fillers? If no, why results? What is best way to: Fix and bring to Dr.'s attention-reluctant as yrs seeing. Thank you.

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by IngridJune in Florida
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How to approach Dr when unhappy with results of procedure

Dear Ingrid, I will approach your question in two parts: 1. Best way to approach Dr and 2. What can possibly be done to achieve better results. First, if you have a great relationship with your doctor, and it sounds like you want to maintain that relationship, there should be no problem with talking to him or her about your unhappiness.  From your concern I gather that you are a very polite person and are hesitant about hurting both your doctor's feelings and your... more

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