Santa Rosa32

Restylane is Excellent - California, CA

Hi Britt, I will have to work up the nerve to post some photos. The before and after is impressive, however, I'm just starting to "out" myself with friends and family! LOL!

I have experienced swelling and bruising differently with every treatment, but always to some degree. It goes away pretty quickly (7-10 days, within 1 or 2 days I don't feel embarrassed to go out). I have noticed that the injector has a lot to do with the amount of swelling. Bruising seems like a matter of luck. It is also very difficult to avoid in the eye area.

I have settled on a dermatologist in San Francisco that I love very much. She is extremely gentle in her approach with the needle and somehow manages to avoid causing all that much swelling. I'm very reactive to swelling and bruising, so I have come to the conclusion that the worst swelling and bruising has a lot to do with technique. Even with the amount that I have had done.

I will definitely continue this treatment!

I have tried IPL as well as Vbeam laser to eliminate spider veins and redness around the nose. I have a similar complexion (fair). I have noticed that for the first week or two the veins appear to be gone but they come back within a month, almost to the same degree as they were before the treatment if not the exact same degree. The "disappearing" act seems to be temporary. I have had repeat treatments go the same way. Will you let us know if your veins stay gone? Thanks!