Restylane: Stories
Write a ReviewWrinkles and Discoloration - Beverly Hills, CA
- SaMoYogaGirl
- posted 5 months ago
- updated 4 months ago
- Not Sure
- Cost: $700
- Beverly Hills, CA
I had Restylane injected in my tear troughs 6-1/2...
- 28 Dec 2012
I had Restylane injected in my tear troughs 6-1/2 years ago. The tear troughs had always been deep but it had gotten to the point where no amount of cover up worked. The Restylane worked very well and I was thrilled with the results. It lasted about 1-1/2 years and then I went back for more.
I had a shiner under my right eye after the first time, but it went away without a problem. During the second set of injections (and because the office neglected to tell me to stop taking Advil for two weeks prior to the procedure), I had some bleeding. My doctor used extreme pressure to stop the bleeding, causing another black eye. Unfortunately, that bruise left permanent discoloration under that eye.
It has been almost 5 years since I was last injected, and although there is still some Restylane in the troughs, the area under my eyes is now markedly crepey. I think people with olive complections are more prone to discoloration. Had I known then what I know now, i would not have gotten Restylane. My doctor was a board-certified plastic surgeon.
(types on my iPhone--sorry about the typos!) I...
- 25 Jan 2013
I wish I would have been reminded not to take any Advil. aspirin, or other blood thinning products before my injections.
It was pretty great NOT using coverup for a while!
I did look younger without those dark circles under my eyes.
My Doctor: Name not provided
My rating:
Recommended, and we had worked in the same office for a short time prior to my injections.
What a bummer that you have permanent discoloration. I'm so sorry to hear. I'm assuming it shows through most makeup, or are you able to cover it with certain concealers?
I can definitely understand why you wouldn't be pleased with that. I do have to ask, are you sure it isn't just natural aging that is starting to show? I only ask because I have seen noticeable aging in myself over the last 4-5 years, like wham-o it just hit me all of a sudden. Wondering if you could be in the same boat as me?