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5 mths post Thermage to face, I have side effects that include, swelling,creeping sensation in eyes and gaunt, wrinkly skin.

swg123May 15, 2014
I had thermage procedure on whole face 12/20/13. I was told not bad side effects at all??? Since then, eye swelling, then fat in a mjor way - pins and needles in eye sockets.  Strange creeping sensations in eyes.  Now gaunt and old wrinkly skin??? are these side effects common? What should I do?

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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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Dr. Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
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