I've injected my tear throughs once a year with Restylane with regular needles and I've had awesome results every time. The last 2 times I've used micro cannulas with different injectors since I've moved to NYC, and both times I've been left with a small bag under my right eye making the line of the hollowness look deeper. Is it the injector's skills? Should I go back to needles? Do I need a lower blepharoplasty? Are needles more precise ?
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October 24, 2017
Answer: Needles or microcannula for under eye injections
Ultherapy effect skin and muscle tightening but filler can replace fat and collagen.
They have different job and they supplement each other. I use combination therapy to get the best result for my patients
RealSelf is a great place to find a good injector. Study the injector's reviews, before/after photos, treatment videos, and answers to patient questions. Galderma and Allergan also have "Find A Provider" tools on their websites. I also find that you can get to know your injector through social ...
Its hard to say, but likely you can have a nice, natural improvement with much less downtime, pain, and risk of surgery by starting out with properly placed fillers, especially in the cheeks, and likely a bit in the laugh & marionette lines as well. Best to speak with a highly trained co...