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POSTED UNDER Belotero Reviews

Fillers Under my Eyes and Cheeks - Clackamas, OR

UPDATED FROM Chabide
1 month post

NOT WORTH IT BOTERO AFTER 1 MONTH 1 wk

Chabide
$1,800
Here is my one month BELOTERO review. I will not advice to get this done unless you are conscious of the risks , side effects , and the risk of getting an unwanted result. This are most expensive bags I ever buy. I still have bags under my eyes and the worst part is that I now have dark circles I never had before and they make me look worst. I am having hard time finding the right make up. I spend a lot money and I am not happy at all. I agree you can go to work right away only if you are willing to be seen with bruises like you are a raccoon or swelling and water pillows you cannot cover with make up. And yes that lasts at least 1 week if not more. I took my own precautions from my own reserch to take arnica and did a diet. I knew I did not wanted to get bruises I couldn't take time off and I was not willing to be seen like that, but I was not ready to see the water ridges and I had a lot pain as well. Wich I was not informed I could have. One last thing I have to say to any of you is that no matter what you get done keep in mine that you get to see only the before and after results ,and of course only the ones with happy ending. The day by day can only be told by the ones who got it done. That is only my opinion and I am not trying to give any advice or convince anybody that is just from my own experience.

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James Chan, MD

James Chan, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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June 14, 2014
Did you get the Belotero dissolved yet? Is that an option per your doctor? Has he offere you Vitrase/Hyaluronidase?
June 25, 2014
I'm so sorry you are having all these side effects.  Have you considered seeing a doctor to have it removed?  I found this forum post for people who are dealing with under eye issues due to Belotero and thought you might want to check it out.
July 22, 2014
I also had a Belotero treatment administered by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon I had been happy w/ before. However, this was the first time she used Belotero and the first time injecting the under eye "hollows" or tear troughs. The results were horrible. Instead of filling in the hollows under my eyes--it added noticeable "puffs" under the hollow area of both eyes, thus accentuating just what I had wanted to eliminate. When I called the next day, returned to her office a week later, she acted sorry that I was "unhappy with the results." That she had placed the Belotero exactly in the "tear troughs" where I had wanted them and that was that. The effects lasted an entire year. Now I am older, but look definitely better than I did after the misplaced filler. I have not had any treatments since, and doubt that I will again. Be SURE your doctor is skilled and that your are sure s/he is clear what area(s) you want to be filled.
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September 8, 2014
Hi,I had it done a week ago and looks like I have Racoon eyes!its swollen no bruises thought even my husband went like ,what happened to you? And have a very important meeting family next week!but i was reading that Arnica my help with the swollen,I only did it ,cause it was the second time 2 Doctors mentioned it,but Im not doing it again with ,belotero,bolatero whatever the name is!
September 9, 2014
The whole Belotero experience has squelched my desire to try using any fillers again. I have used Radiesse and Juvederm in the past w/ satisfactory results, but after the "tear trough" fiasco that CAUSED me a year of tears and unsightly under eye bulges, I am wary of doing any more to my face except occasional Botox.
October 18, 2014
Your Eyes look FANTASTIC!! I had juviderm in the Past and loved it, but have been researching Belotero and have my appt today. I've read it's better if you are senstive and thoug I loved my Juvi in the eye orbital area, I was puffy for a month, but my results lasted literally almost 2 yrs. I am looking forward to trying Belotero. You results are amazing and I have the same problem in my eye area as you. Thank you for sharing your results!
UPDATED FROM Chabide
11 days post

Day 13 after fillers

Chabide
I am impress the swelling and tenderness has decreased tremendously, last two days I am more calm. I do still see some bumps / un evenness. I also still see some green/blue shadow I am hopping the are bruises and will go away. I overall had to wait two weeks to see my face better. I still have to get my Dr. Look at it.

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May 29, 2014
You are very lucky that you improved spontaneously. It is now over 4 months since my Belotero injections and I am still dealing with lower eyelid swelling and deformity. Please keep us posted on your progress.
June 7, 2014
I've noticed lower eyelid edema also. It has been one month since the procedure. How are you currently dealing with it. I have made a appointment to see the doctor.
UPDATED FROM Chabide
8 days post

Not sure it's getting any better

Chabide
Really this is not getting better I so not like what I see so fat. I look so puffy after exercises and I feel really swollen under my eyes. I see darkness under and I don't see the ridges are getting any smoother. When I wear make up I look worst. Will this be it or or will I still see some changes ?????

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May 16, 2014
I have the same ridges from the same doctor!!!!!! I created this account just be able to see your photos and discuss this with you.
May 16, 2014
I've also been left with severe malar edema since my belotero injections, which I've never had in my life. Puffiness and water reaction has never been an issue for me. I actually went in to correct tear trough deformity (hollowness)!