Restylane: Stories
Write a ReviewTop In His Field - Beverly Hills, CA
- 9438anon
- posted 2 years ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $795
- Jonathan Hoenig, MD (Beverly Hills, CA)
I started to get very noticable hollowness under...
- 29 Apr 2011
I started to get very noticable hollowness under my eyes at 23, which lead to dark circles. I remember looking in the mirror and thinking that I was way too young for this. It made me look tired, old and unattractive. At 27, I decided I wanted to try something...anything! After extensive research, I found Dr. H and I'm so glad I did.
I only wish that Restalyne lasted longer for the cost. The result for me lasted about five months or so. Unfortunately, that puts it outside of my budget for continuous use. It has been three years now since I got the treatment(the big 3-0 coming up in May) and I am considering fat transfer or something that would give me a little more long term results. When I am ready, Dr. H will be my first call.
My Doctor: Jonathan Hoenig, MD
My rating:
Dr. H gave me excellent results for correcting hollowness under my eyes with Restylane. Its a little pricey, but you are paying for the best. His level of experience made me very comfortable.
I have an appointment coming up with Dr. H. for the same procedure. Did you go back to Dr. H. within about a month's time of the initial injection? I heard he slightly underfills on purpose the first time so he can see how much swelling may occur (so that he will avoid overfilling, which can cause bags and other problems), and then most patients return within 4 months to get the rest put in.
Hi 9438,
Welcome to the Restylane community. Well, I'm glad you liked the procedure sorry it didn't last all that long. Usually Restylane lasts much longer than other fillers, based on community comments. Did you go back and ask Dr. H why it didn't last as long? Have you tried other fillers like Sculptra? Please keep us updated.
Thanks so much for the review,
-Britt
Thanks for the warm welcome. My research has indicated that it lasts for from three to nine months. Its not like it totally disappeared in five months, thats just when I noticed that it was just starting to wear off. I would say that after a year the effects were 100% gone. Enough to almost make it worth it, you know?
Anyhow, I am considering Scultra for other things, but not for hollowness under the eyes, because the mfg. does not recommend it due to increased complications. My research has shown that my options are pretty much Rest. or fat transfer.
Thanks Britt!
Take care,
Michelle