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Don't allow Voluma in your tear troughs or too close to eyes- see my bad results!
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After research and a consultation, I decided to go...
qtzieApril 7, 2017
$1,500
After research and a consultation, I decided to go to a top rated facial plastic surgeon for Voluma injections at my cheek bones and tear duct area. Goal was to add volume to the apple of my cheeks which would help with loss of cheek volume, my jowls and undereye creases. I am 37 years old. I received two syringes (one on each side).
The physician punctured a blood vessel under my left eye which caused a huge bruise/hematoma. It got larger and uglier in the several days following the injections. My face/cheek areas also swelled quite a bit.
I am now Day 16. Most of the surface bruising is gone but I look deformed. My cheeks look unnaturally swollen and I can't tell if this is filler or actual swelling. I also have dark creases under the skin (maybe Tyndall effect?) I feel like I have to wear a hat, sunglasses on my regular glasses everywhere I go to hide my face. Today someone asked me if I have been in a car accident recently. I'm super sad and anxious about the entire situation right now and regretful.
I saw my dermatologist this week (for something unrelated) and she recommended I continue to stay patient and wait for swelling to go down, but I HATE the way I look right now and am feeling like I want to dissolve the filler ASAP. On the other hand, I am scared to dissolve for fear of causing more trauma to a area that is still healing, and causing even more swelling and bruising. I have read some scary reviews on here regarding hyaluronidase (the drug used to dissolve the filler) and how it seemed to cause even darker areas under the eyes and hollowness. My husband and I have an important event to go to in three weeks and I need to look presentable by then.
I am very worried and I have an appointment with the plastic surgeon on Monday to discuss a plan.
The physician punctured a blood vessel under my left eye which caused a huge bruise/hematoma. It got larger and uglier in the several days following the injections. My face/cheek areas also swelled quite a bit.
I am now Day 16. Most of the surface bruising is gone but I look deformed. My cheeks look unnaturally swollen and I can't tell if this is filler or actual swelling. I also have dark creases under the skin (maybe Tyndall effect?) I feel like I have to wear a hat, sunglasses on my regular glasses everywhere I go to hide my face. Today someone asked me if I have been in a car accident recently. I'm super sad and anxious about the entire situation right now and regretful.
I saw my dermatologist this week (for something unrelated) and she recommended I continue to stay patient and wait for swelling to go down, but I HATE the way I look right now and am feeling like I want to dissolve the filler ASAP. On the other hand, I am scared to dissolve for fear of causing more trauma to a area that is still healing, and causing even more swelling and bruising. I have read some scary reviews on here regarding hyaluronidase (the drug used to dissolve the filler) and how it seemed to cause even darker areas under the eyes and hollowness. My husband and I have an important event to go to in three weeks and I need to look presentable by then.
I am very worried and I have an appointment with the plastic surgeon on Monday to discuss a plan.
UPDATED FROM qtzie
17 days post
Day 18
qtzieApril 8, 2017
Still have darkness in my tear troughs. Maybe getting a tiny fraction better. It's hard to tell. But this is a MUCH longer healing process than I ever anticipated and I am still unhappy.
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April 14, 2017
Hi! Is it getting better? Today is April 13 and I wonder if things are better!!
April 19, 2017
Hi there, thank you for checking on me. Unfortunately it is not getting better. I need to find a way to live with it for now (I am wearing my glasses every day to help hide it) and I am researching to try to form a new plan. Unfortunately, I believe the darkness I have under my eyes is from blood staining my skin from the deep bruises I had. This can be permanenet and it can also go away on its own- but takes a VERY long time (months and months). Some doctors suggest treating with a laser, but it isn't 100% proven to help, plus I am not a candidate for lasers or surgeries for a full year since I recently got off Accutane.
April 21, 2017
Have you looked into lllt (red light therapy)? It might help and it's safe after accutane (some people do it while using accutane). It accelerates healing. Google "lllt and bruising".
May 4, 2017
Curious how you look now? In reviewing our last pic, you look great, hope the issues resolved. I just had Voluma injections yesterday by a doctor who is a plastic surgeon, I am surprised at the discomfort, headache and hurts to touch area, but it looks really good so far and no bruising or issues like you had - at least not yet :)
May 17, 2017
Hi scalkins71, it looks about the same (NOT fixed). In perfect lighting, it looks fine. But in any interior lighting, it looks pretty bad. As crazy as it sounds, I am starting to get used to my new look. Still hate it though! I'll post an update with pictures soon!
May 31, 2017
its been a month on June 8 I did voluma both left and right cheeks everything was fine,,last May 25 I did the Nano laser peel and Fractional Resurfacing to a different dermatologist but everything turn out to be perfectly done so with the results it was worth it,,i had a previous history of Cystic Acne ;;finally my wish was granted to have a smoother skin .I will still do it again if given the chance as what they say no pain no gain ;
July 30, 2018
be careful bragging about your great results to a person who is suffering with her result. seems like you could draw bad karma to yourself
August 31, 2018
May 29, 2017
I've thought of you a great deal this past week. I'm glad to hear that things are getting better, and I understand you're not being happy. Are you still depressed? I know I am. Never thought in a million years that going in for something said to be so simple and that could be reversed ( which truthfully) it cannot would be life changing but for the both of us it has been.
April 18, 2018
Fillers under the eyes should always be done using a cannula to prevent blood vessel punctures.
September 7, 2018
I don’t voluma is meant for under eye bags i think it’s more cheek lift in my experience
UPDATED FROM qtzie
18 days post
Day 18- dark creases under eyes, looks like football player eyeblack
qtzieApril 9, 2017
Dark creases under my eyes are still present. It looks like I have put my son's eyeblack on underneath my eyes and couldn't run it off completely. I also have puffiness/swelling "bags" under my eyes now which probably makes the dark appearance even more pronounced. Worried this is Tyndall effect. I will ask my doctor tomorrow at my appointment. Leaning towards dissolving this stuff and getting it out of my face- this was NOT the look I was after.
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April 9, 2017
Looking forward to what the Dr says about it.
April 9, 2017
Thank you for reading and commenting! The mental journey is the hardest part for me and I feel better knowing someone out there cares to read and reply. <3
April 11, 2017
I recently had fillers and am not 100% happy with the placement, It looks uneven. My choice is to either spend more money and get more or wait to have a lower face lift with a fat transfer. The problem is my husband thinks I'm fine the way I am and is not on board. I'm 52, had a hysterectomy a couple of years ago and I'm losing skin elasticity and I don't want to wait until my skin thins out. So there is real temptation to get more filler although I know it is a short term and a waste of money. I'm the happiest I've been in my life and I want to look like I feel. Keep me posted.
April 19, 2017
I'm sorry you are unhappy with the unevenness, but I'm glad you are happy with where you are at in your life. Pros and Cons to all risky situations for sure!
April 10, 2017
I am so sorry you are going through this! I had 2 syringes of Voluma placed in my cheeks 11 days ago. I think I still have some slight swelling....I had minimal bruising which is yellowish in color now. I agree with you about the mental journey...my experience has caused a lot of anxiety...I worry about everything anyway!
I wanted to share a couple things with you...
1. There is a laser that can help eliminate bruising quickly..might be worth asking about.
2. A close friend of mine had a bad experience with Juvederm in her tear troughs and was unhappy with the results and eventually ended up getting it dissolved and she did fine...looked just like she did before filler.
Keep us posted on what your doctor has to say. I hope its OK with you...I will say a prayer for your situation.
I wanted to share a couple things with you...
1. There is a laser that can help eliminate bruising quickly..might be worth asking about.
2. A close friend of mine had a bad experience with Juvederm in her tear troughs and was unhappy with the results and eventually ended up getting it dissolved and she did fine...looked just like she did before filler.
Keep us posted on what your doctor has to say. I hope its OK with you...I will say a prayer for your situation.
April 10, 2017
Thank you so much for your response! You give me some hope! Unfortunately I am not a candidate for any type of laser or cosmetic surgery until April 2017 because I have been on accutane the past nine months (just stopped a week ago). You aren't allowed to do any type of laser or elective surgery for a full year after stopping that medication due to dangers of healing and scarring. This is another reason why I am so nervous.
April 10, 2017
Glad you're getting better. You might consider checking the Brilliant Distinctions website, Yelp, Google reviews, Angie's List, etc., and just asking around. I learned of mine from my hairdresser. She gets the scoop on who's good, etc. Go for a few more consultations.
April 19, 2017
Thank you again for your reply. I didn't know about the Brilliant Distinctions website but I am checking it out now for research!
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I have since gone back to my plastic surgeon twice now to dissolve, but it hasn't helped much. I have dark circles under my eyes (I am assuming staining from the deep bruises) and I am still a little puffy under my left eye (the eye that had the hematoma and awful bruise)- but I could live with the puffiness, it's the darkness that is the worst thing now. My plastic surgeon tells me that I am "puzzling" to him because he went to such lengths to take precautions this type of thing doesn't happen.
This has drastically changed my life. I am depressed and I feel physically ill. I used to be a fun confident young woman and now I want to hide. I cry easily. I am devastated. Today is my one month anniversary of the day I ruined my face. :(
To answer your question, I can not hide the darkness with makeup. I agree the puffy/over-filled eye bags make the darkness even worse.
What I am doing right now to treat:
- struggling through daily panic attacks and depression
- warm compress on my eye for 10 minutes (once per day)
- Vitamin K cream 2x/day under my eyes (in case the darkness is hemosiderin staining)
- Allergy pill every day
- I reached out to a girlfriend who is in sales for Allergan (manufacturer of Voluma). She is finding me "the best injector" in Dallas so I can make an appointment with that person for a second opinion. I will also meet with my trusted dermatologist (this is not the plastic surgeon who injected me) to get her opinion on next steps.
One more update- I have a call tomorrow with a Registered Nurse Injector/Certified Advanced Trainer for Allergan. (My friend who works for Allergan set us up). This sweet
Nurse has been texting me today and assured me all will be fine. I am SO grateful she is going to talk with me and see me!