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Can't Live Without! - Scottsdale, AZ

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Restlyane has allowed me to put off more invasive...

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desertyoginiMarch 27, 2014
WORTH IT$1,100
Restlyane has allowed me to put off more invasive procedures for the last few years. So lucky to be aging in a time when such products are available. If anyone is not happy with their injectables, I recommend switching providers. It is all about the talent of the injector. Minimal pain, almost no down time.

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Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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J at RS
March 28, 2014
Thanks for sharing on RealSelf.  What areas of your face do you have injected?
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desertyogini
March 28, 2014
I have Restylane injected in the lips, tear trough, and apples of the cheek. I have tried some other products in the lip area, but I greatly prefer Restylane. It's a bit stiff for some people, but I like a really pronounced effect...personal preference.
J at RS
March 30, 2014
That is great that you like it so much.  How long does it usually last for you?
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desertyogini
March 30, 2014
It depends on the area injected, some last longer than others. I choose to inject every 6 months so I never have a completely depleted area. When I stick to this routine, no one notices a difference (I don't want it to be obvious) except for the lips. The lips are ALWAYS super swollen for days after and every knows I did it. :-) This is personal preference. I could have less injected or use a different filler that didn't leave me as puffy, but I prefer a full pouty lip and I'm willing to live through a few days of looking a bit overdone. Things settle down within 72 hours.
J at RS
March 30, 2014
I'd probably do the same thing just to keep it easy.  Sounds like you have a system down!
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stacygirl
April 11, 2014
Hi TAC, I have a consult scheduled with Dr. Hobgood at the end of the month and am so excited! I would really like to fill my tear through and laugh lines but have never had any fillers before. From the sounds if reviews in this site it sounds like I would be in good hands with Dr.Hobgood?
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desertyogini
April 18, 2014
Absolutely! I am waited until I was 40 to begin working with injectables because I really wasn't happy with the results most of my friends had. Not bad results, just not exceptional. To my mind not worth the time and money. As a treat for my 40th, I visited a naturopath (not the best choice, I know!) who confirmed my suspicions that fillers were overrated. I had decent results, nothing special enough that I would do it again. Instead I met with a facial plastic surgeon to investigate Ultherapy (my advice on that is stay away) and surgery. He advised that I was much too young for surgery and filler was the way to go. He did the work himself and it was exceptional. A totally different end result. The talent of the injector makes such a difference. That doctor was not in practice for awhile. I found a referral to Dr. Hobgood on this site and I couldn't be happier. I am particularly pleased with the tear trough and apples of cheeks. Such natural results. You are in very good hands!
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desertyogini
June 10, 2014
Just curious, how did the visit go? Thrilled?
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Jess5222
April 18, 2014
Can you please post pictures of the tear trough
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Jess5222
July 27, 2014
I really want to thank you for your review and sending me your pictures through email last time..I went to him for restylane under the eye area and I had a great experience and outcome!
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