Had a DVT in 3rd trimester and PE a few days postpartum. Heme workup couldn’t find any clotting disorders and after 6 months of blood thinners (lovenox) and no longer nursing, I’m looking for some help with fine lines and sagging. Very eager to have Botox and fillers, but a quick google of fillers and safety following PE pulls up articles about PE/VTE. Are fillers safe for someone like me? What about eyelid surgery or facelift? Desperate for some help with my face, but safety is key. Thx
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Thank you for submitting your question and photos. Since dermal fillers didn’t deliver the longer-lasting results you were looking for, you may want to consider RF microneedling treatments to effectively tighten and contour sagging skin.
In this procedure, hair-thin needles create m...
Generally speaking, dermal fillers are not recommended at sites of prior invasive surgery especially in high risk areas with a variable blood supply. This is because the surgery can affect the normal vascular anatomy making the risk of vascular occlusion and its requisite complications higher.
Thank you for your question. Since you aren’t interested in dermal fillers at this time, RF microneedling is another option to consider for treating the skin around the eyes. This treatment uses radiofrequency energy to increase the body’s natural collagen production and restore the skin’s elast...