I feel some cheek filler has possibly made my Nasolabial folds more noticeable but not certain. I dont want to dissolve and go backwards. I want to tighten the skin and try to encourage the metabolism of the filler through microneedling. I cant decide which procedure to do and i feel doctors just suggest the one they use in their practice vs what might really be right for my case. Im 32 male with great skin. Profound 1 time or morpheus multiple times. How are they different?
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Hi and thanks for your question!
As you may know, tretinoin increases cell turnover in your skin, resulting in improved exfoliation, and reduction in acne and wrinkles. Because it creates an active cell response, some practitioners have you stop this prior to and for a time after Morpheus...
Hello Generous615261,
In our office we recommend a series of 3-4 treatments spread 4 to 6 weeks apart. For a patient your age, a 3-treatment process would be sufficient. As far as a baseline for when to see results, I tell patients that they will see textural changes before they see tightening...
My office is a worldwide leader in the management of PMMA complications. Morpheus cannot melt permanent fillers. We have alternate strategies to manage PMMA.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon