NoCALdoc

NoCALdoc

Location: CA, US
Joined: 6 Nov 2008
Activity: 3 posts

3comments

Recent comments by NoCALdoc

Posted to Horrible Outcome, Worse Than Before! on 2 Jan 2009
To those who complain about the business side of things: It may come as a shock to you but doctors are in a business and not charity work. Just like you research a washer and dryer you buy, you should research a procedure you are asking someone to perform on you. As you probably recall, there was a piece of paper you signed you agreed to all and any complications of this procedure. It's called informed consent. Read it. I sympathize with people who had a bad outcome but at some point personal responsibility fairy should tap on your forehead and say "Hello".
Posted to Horrible Outcome, Worse Than Before! on 6 Nov 2008
You can have it removed by a doctor (hopefully a different one!) using 18G needle, pricking the skin and squeezing it out. Sound dramatic but it works.You will have a week or 2 of bruising but it's better than waiting up to 6 months for it to resolve, since it is a relatively immobile area - compared to NLF or lips. Dissolving doesn't always render best results.
Posted to Will Never Do This Again on 6 Nov 2008
Kimmyo, I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I sounds like your dose was too much and location was incorrect. You developed ptosis on the left, which would not happen if you were properly measured (yes measured, there are certain landmarks that help minimize this risk significantly) and if your dose was conservative. You injection on the right was likely the Allergan method overdone, resulting in "Fergie" (the singer) or Spock eyebrow. Although you can now say "Hollywood eyebrow" and everyone knows what it is. Unfortunately, plastic surgeons are not the best doctors to do this procedure, they tend to be too aggressive. The good news this is temporary, and hopefully it will not last 3 months. You will certainly see gradual improvement. The headache, in addition in change to degree in muscle tone/tension may be the result of continuous stress which this failed procedure caused you. I first practiced injecting Botox on my husband who is a doctor (I'm a doctor myself), and the results were amazing. I recommend you go to someone who's known for being conservative dose-wise with their injections and who's work you have seen in person. If the injection you get is not enough after 10-14 days, you can always inject more.

Comments by NoCALdoc

Thread Last Comment Comments
Juvederm: Horrible Outcome, Worse Than Before! 37 months ago 2
Botox: Will Never Do This Again 39 months ago 1
Use of this website and the posting of any reviews or other content on this website constitutes acceptance of the RealSelf® Terms of Service. The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. © 2011 RealSelf, Inc. All rights reserved.