POSTED UNDER Radiesse Reviews
Side Effects - Redding, CA
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December 26, 2013
Samma, just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and HEALING new year. May 2014 be filled with thousands of blessings for you. Sending love and healing thoughts, JBK
December 27, 2013
I'm not sure that it should have been injected into your cheek. If you refer to the literature it shows no higher than the lip line.
It almost looks like you contracted MRSA. I'm shocked your physician dismissed you- unless you threatened to get a lawyer. You may want to report that to the board of plastic surgeons or whatever board certifies him.
January 3, 2014
I've used radisse to fill some stuff in my nose; it has never damaged my skin. I think these kind of products need to be applied by a person THAT KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING. It's like nose jobs, you cant say DONT GET A NOSE JOB just because your doctor was inept. I think there are exceptions.
I'm really sorry that you have to go through this, i know how bad it can be for the selfsteem to have things like that in your face, you don’t even wanna go out of your bedroom :( but as you said, YOU ARE BEATIFUL AND STRONG and you are getting through this in the best way :) hope you get better.
February 5, 2014
Wow I am so shocked to read what went through....I can it imagine your anger! I hope you were successful in reporting that dr office....just terrible that they abandoned you I'm so sorry you went through that.
February 5, 2014
Thanks Momof4. I hope I can keep some other people from having a similar problem.
UPDATED FROM Samma
3 months post
Day 92
SammaDecember 13, 2013
As of one month ago today, the necrotic tissue dissolved. I stopped wearing bandage to work on Nov 13th. Now my wound is in the intermediary stage. When it appears to have finished the granulation process, I will seek scar treatment options.
Life goes on but mark my words, I will push for legislation that all injectors of cosmetic fillers get training on how to recognize an ischemic event and what to do! I emplore all of you who read this and are contemplating or getting cosmetic fillers to ask two important questions of the injector. That is do they know the signs of ischemic event aka occlusion (hitting an artery!), and do you know what to do? If they can't answer, RUN!
Life goes on but mark my words, I will push for legislation that all injectors of cosmetic fillers get training on how to recognize an ischemic event and what to do! I emplore all of you who read this and are contemplating or getting cosmetic fillers to ask two important questions of the injector. That is do they know the signs of ischemic event aka occlusion (hitting an artery!), and do you know what to do? If they can't answer, RUN!
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June 14, 2015
Hi Sandy!! For the Scar I think I know of a solution that might erase it. Its called psoria-gold.com . Its a cream that restores skin
October 4, 2015
Go to Dr. Waibel in Miami...she is amazing at lasers that erase scars! She's a scar specialist...she's helped me a lot.
November 2, 2015
do you know now if there was some immediate treatment that could have saved you all this trauma if it had been recognized right away?
July 1, 2016
So sorry this happen to you!! But so glad you shared your story and the info we should all be thinking about when getting injections
UPDATED FROM Samma
1 month post
Getting Better - Slow Process
SammaOctober 14, 2013
My vent above was just that. Im glad my face is improving - its just frustrating at times because its a slow process. I am a positive social person with great friends and family. I am human too though and life sometimes gives us something (like this event) that reminds me that I will persevere. I want change in the education of all injectors to know more about what they're doing. I want you reading this to ask questions if you are going to be injected - if person does not know answers to what an ischmic event looks like or what to do . . . Run!
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October 14, 2013
Samma, I'm so proud of you. I remember going through anger, sorrow, despair, hopelessness, and really so many more emotions. I remember missing my old, smooth skin too. After three years, though, it is the positive emotions I remember most. I remember my friend who brought an oxygen tank and tubing to my house with flowers and hugs. I remember strangers on this site wishing me well. I remember friends reaching out and on Facebook and telling me they were praying for me. That is what remains mostly. I can tell you with certainty that when all of the skin is healed, and the hard times are behind you... you will remember the love in your life most of all. Truly, that is much more powerful. Remember, it only takes one small flame to conquer complete darkness... but no amount of darkness can extinguish a flame. Sending you more positivity, prayers, and mostly... light.
October 14, 2013
Samma, your story has really opened my eyes as to what can happen from these injections. It made me realize they can have a very bad outcome. I will never subject my face to these ever again, botox included. I'm done with it! Not worth the risk IMO. You are very brave for sharing your story and for potentially saving someone from an absolute disaster!
December 13, 2013
Hi juvedermisgone: You're welcome. The only way to save people is for injectors to be properly trained to recognize an ischemic event and what to do. I see your choice is not to subject your face to injections, but there are thousands of men and women who continue to. If you want to help me help others, please push for legislation that all injectors receive certification training to recognize an ischemic event and what to do in an emergency. Thank you.
December 13, 2013
Hi Samma, I will do my very best to educate trainers and push for certification. I wholeheartedly believe in this. There is finally a certification course for nurse injectors through the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses (ASPSN) called Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS). At least things are moving in that direction. I think the certification movement will catch on very quickly as this market continues to grow at such a rapid pace.
October 14, 2013
Your cheek is looking so much better. I know you are frustrated (understatement) with what happened, but please know there are so many of us cheering you on and hoping for a speedy recovery!
December 13, 2013
Hi Jill81: Thank you for your post, and cheers to keep on. It is 92 days today. Yes it's slowly healing but it will need scar treatment.
December 14, 2013
Thank you for the continued updates. You are really doing the injectable communities a huge service by showing what can happen. Do you know what kind of scar treatment you will do?
October 15, 2013
October 16, 2013
Lissaana, I agree with you 100%. I am constantly shocked about how little training is required to be an injector. Back in 2004, many injectors learned from sales representatives, not from medical professionals!!! Learning from sales representatives, or from poor or minimal training sessions can lead to increased complications and poor cosmetic results. I think the public at large should come into an office with very good questions about possible complications, experience levels, and they should ask about what kind of training was offered. They should expect detailed answers about side effects and ischemic events. Education is so important, both for the injector and for the patient. These emergency injuries are rare, but they are so obvious to a properly trained eye. They can be prevented or reversed just from education alone. Sigh...
November 8, 2013
You're so right, Injector1! Lately there are all kinds of Groupon type deals for fillers and Botox, done by dentists and anyone with an office. It's unfortunate to have to grill the injector on their education and experience. It's not a comfortable thing to do, but in this particular specialty, we have to. I hope things work out for you Samma.
December 13, 2013
Hi susan19713: Thank you for your post and well wishes. No one should have to ask questions of their injector. They should know what to do in an emergency! It is absolutely craziness that they don't know. I am angry and I am scarred on my face! I am working hard to get legislation that all injectors be medical professionals and are trained to recognize and ischemic event and
know what to do!
November 3, 2013
I had scheduled my first time ever consultation for Dec 20,2013. I am going to cancel. I feel so sorry for you!