Had Restylane injections by Aesthetician in AZ. salon. Is that legal? Excruciating injections around mouth, nasal laugh lines, between brows At least 25 shots & used A LOT of Restylane I looked like deformed monster for 2 weeks - eyes black and blue, swollen shut, lips so swollen I couldn’t speak, hard plump size jowls.
After 2 days developed serious eye infection. The doctor diagnosed 3 corneal ulcers. 2 and a half weeks later, the swelling was down 80%. Each and every fine line with 40 year old beginner 'wrinkle' is still there exactly as before injections. Now, there are hard ball lumps under the skin at all injected areas! Please help. Thanks so much.
April 2, 2009
Answer: Restylane and Corneal Ulcers I am sorry to hear about your horrific experience. Individuals such as yourself who have been victimized by this kind of medical and ethical malpractice can take action to help prevent this sort of thing from happening to other people. I would strongly encourage you to report this incident to the Arizona Medical Board for further investigation into the practices of this salon. I suggest you consult with any of the specialties already listed by Drs. Steinsapir and Persky. Of course, just because a physician in one of the cosmetic-oriented specialties has board certification does not necessarily mean he or she is a good doctor - talk to your friends who have undergone cosmetic procedures with plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons or dermatologists for recommendations. If you decide to seek the care of a dermatologist, to address the residual nodules in your face, consider Dr. Susan Van Dyke, an experienced cosmetic dermatologist in your area. You need to have the sense that when you are consulting a physician, he or she regards safety as a top priority and educates you regarding the common and serious risks and complications of any procedure you elect to undertake. I wish you a speedy, uneventful recovery.
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April 2, 2009
Answer: Restylane and Corneal Ulcers I am sorry to hear about your horrific experience. Individuals such as yourself who have been victimized by this kind of medical and ethical malpractice can take action to help prevent this sort of thing from happening to other people. I would strongly encourage you to report this incident to the Arizona Medical Board for further investigation into the practices of this salon. I suggest you consult with any of the specialties already listed by Drs. Steinsapir and Persky. Of course, just because a physician in one of the cosmetic-oriented specialties has board certification does not necessarily mean he or she is a good doctor - talk to your friends who have undergone cosmetic procedures with plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons or dermatologists for recommendations. If you decide to seek the care of a dermatologist, to address the residual nodules in your face, consider Dr. Susan Van Dyke, an experienced cosmetic dermatologist in your area. You need to have the sense that when you are consulting a physician, he or she regards safety as a top priority and educates you regarding the common and serious risks and complications of any procedure you elect to undertake. I wish you a speedy, uneventful recovery.
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