I thought I wanted an injectable filler for lines around my mouth but Dr. Bognet recommended placing the filler higher under my cheekbones to give my face definition again. I was amazed at the almost immediate result - very natural but a great improvement. I had slight tenderness for 2 days but no swelling and no bruising. Dr. Bognet explained everything and I'm very pleased.
I have seen Dr. Bonet several times over the past two years: once - the first time - for a full-body mole scan. I saw her again shortly thereafter for Botox (my very first time) and then again for filler. I was DELIGHTED with the results of both! I went back the following year for basically the same "tweaks". I will continue to see Dr. Bonet for "touch-ups"; she is very skilled, knowledgeable and personable. She is a lovely person and has a very good eye for making natural-looking "tweaks" to the face. I, in fact, do not make appointments for specific treatments; I make very general appointments with Dr. Bonet and I ask her what she thinks I need done! I trust her implicitly. I was a bit nervous the first time I had an injection and felt immediately at ease with Dr. Bonet. Dr. Bonet takes the time to really listen to her patients to understand what they want. She will offer suggestions and opinions, when asked (and I ask!) She studies my face objectively and we discuss possible treatments. She explains what she is doing as she is doing it. I want to look like me, but better (!); I do not want to look "done"; Dr. Bonet understands and respects that and I have never left her office feeling uncomfortable with the way I looked. She has an amazing aesthetic. I have always left her office feeling younger, rejuvenated and more beautiful. I highly recommend Dr. Bonet to anybody who wants to improve upon their looks, while not completely altering the way they look. I think she is the very best there is and I am so fortunate to have found her.
Great question! There is definitely evidence that people with higher metabolic rate or whom are very physically active will run through their Botox and even hyaluronic acid fillers quicker. However the difference with Botox seems to only be a few weeks. If you are truly only getting 6-8 weeks, then the best thing to do is switch to xeomin. I have a good number of women whom after 10 yrs of Botox may build up some autoimmunity. Since xeomin is a naked molecule it doesn’t seem to happen. I find that switching then enables many to get back to 3-4 mos of lasting results. The number of units used has no effect on the longevity of the product as many studies have shown. It may appear to wear off sooner though if not enough muscles are treated.
Thanks so much for sharing your photos. I personally have a lot of luck with perioral Botox. The orbicularis oris is a circular muscle responsible for pursing and overtime causing inward turning and thinning of lips. Because your issues seems to be not enough eversion of the left lateral upper lip, 2-3 units of Botox can improve that. It’s also very inexpensive and low risk. Typically the Botox only lasts 2-3 months around the lips. I agree with other physician though as well to wait till swelling goes down. Regardless, you’re lips still look amazing!
