marijowin

Not for me

Awesome - Chicago, IL

I am in Chicago too! Do you remember which kind of laser? There are very many and some way more invasive than others...thanks for posting!

Lots of people are allergic-see my post above. I would recommend either a test on your neck or somewhere or better yet, use restylane or juvederm instead as there is an antidote if something goes wrong but not for Radiesse . Also only use a VERY experienced surgeon or dermatologist with high references- someone who really has a lot of filler experience

Ask derm about a course of oral steroids called Medrol dosepak. See my comments above.. Can't inject steroids into face!

No. It's been a few years and last month was one of the worst. Went to see another pl surgeon for advice on what to do and she agrees with the medrol dosepak. It really helped as it took all the puffiness and redness away. I still have the brown lines but I can cover them ok. She said the threads from the facelift dissolved but they damaged or reacted with my skin somehow. She said I am very allergic to Radiesse and this aggravated it all. No idea why some months it's ok and then flares up but she cautioned against anything dramatic like laser to get rid of them. She said the 2 meds seemed to be helping so just leave it alone for now. Eventually may resolve on its own. Also Aveeno Calming face cream and basis mild soap help with redness.

Ask your doctor for a Medrol Dosepak 4 mg if you have any swelling or redness. Also one Zyrtec a day may help. I'm a pharmacist and both helped me the swelling and redness are gone and so the brown lines are still there but much less noticeable. Ask a good dermatologist or plastic surgeon if the 2 drugs I mentioned could help. And enjoy your wedding you'll be gorgeous!