“Different results with different doctors/different injectables”
Juvederm: Worth it
Pain: Mild
I had an improvement of nasolabial folds after using 1 syringe of juvederm at my dermatologist (she's a great derma). The results were a little unbalanced (I think my left side is deeper because I sleep on it), but I was unwilling to spend another 500 dollars for an iffy result. I think she did a good job, but there should have been a "touch up" consultation and discussion beforehand. Wanting to get a more pronounced improvement, I visited a plastic surgeon in New Haven 15 months later.
They had an offer for buy 1/get 1 free for restylane, so I jumped on it. First off, I did not use any local ... and surprisingly I had less pain than I do at my teeth cleaning! So obviously, this doctor had the "touch." I wasn't sure how the 2 syringes would be used as I only used one last time (juvederm is still hylauronic acid). It looked much better! Having more injected increased the residual soreness, but I had no bruising or any telltale marks of getting anything done. I'm happy I did it, though I may ask about a touch up on my left side to plump it up a bit more. I am also considering doing it under my eyes, though she told me the results are varied, I see no harm in taking a "cautious" approach and using just a little.
Addicting.
Nov 7, 2008Comments and replies (1)





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18 Sep 2009
I dont advice doing it under the eyes, it usually does not work and makes it worse.