First, I spoke with the Dr. about not wanting Restlyane since it didn't last long when I used it before. She said she'd use Juvederm since it lasts longer. She uses smaller needles than provided, thus, the needle blew off the end twice! As I was leaving I noticed the box of Restylane, not Juvederm! Now I am doubting I got what I paid for and am not sure how to proceed. Should I call and ask to have the Juvederm I asked for to begin with?
July 24, 2012
Answer: Restylane vs Juvederm - what did you get?
There are several things here... First, don't assume that because a box was on the counter that you didn't get what you paid for. I would call and ask to speak directly with the physician and ask her what injection you received. It should be in your chart what you received and if it's noted as anything different than what you were told and what you paid for, that is a huge medical liability. So ask, don't assume. Second, personally I don't like the needles that come with most of the fillers in the boxes so I often use different ones too. The art is learning the correct pressure to use, which has a great deal to do with technique and experience. It is uncommon for a needle to blow off the end, and I'd say it's happened to me twice in all my 15+ years of injecting. But call and talk directly to your doctor about what was injected, and then go from there.
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July 24, 2012
Answer: Restylane vs Juvederm - what did you get?
There are several things here... First, don't assume that because a box was on the counter that you didn't get what you paid for. I would call and ask to speak directly with the physician and ask her what injection you received. It should be in your chart what you received and if it's noted as anything different than what you were told and what you paid for, that is a huge medical liability. So ask, don't assume. Second, personally I don't like the needles that come with most of the fillers in the boxes so I often use different ones too. The art is learning the correct pressure to use, which has a great deal to do with technique and experience. It is uncommon for a needle to blow off the end, and I'd say it's happened to me twice in all my 15+ years of injecting. But call and talk directly to your doctor about what was injected, and then go from there.
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