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NL Injections - Love the Look, no downtime.

well, some of us are lucky. i took the bus home, went out several hours afterward, and had minimal bruising 3 days afterward that was easily covered by makeup. i followed all other post-procedure directions, such as icing, arnica, etc. i think that not only do people react differently, but each time differently.

thanks for your reply. it has been about 3 weeks and the effects have diminished somewhat, but as you state, the overall effect is that the lines or folds are much softer and less noticeable. the look is very natural, and i just look a little less haggard in general! i will definitely seek to maintain this. question: for someone who is young, active, and has a fast metabolism, when do you think i should expect to have to go for a touch-up? also, if the product dissolves or loses the effects within a month, should a touch-up be discounted? i wonder about the protocol amongst practitioners. my doctor seemed to think that i should be back in his office in 4-6 months. i was thinking of going back at the 3-month mark to obtain a touch-up, of course, full-price.

update: the swelling has gone down, and while I definitely looked better the first couple days (amazing how "puffiness" looks so good when you aren't used to it!), the nl folds are much much softer and barely noticeable. i hope this effect lasts at least 6 months. it looks completely natural and no one would ever in a million years think i got filler. i just look well rested. very happy!