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Just Had It Today! - Dallas, TX
UPDATED FROM Liz9933
A year later....
Liz9933August 31, 2013
WORTH IT$1,200
I went back again for more Perlane in the upper cheeks due to that yucky under the eye skin that I can't stand (and he won't inject directly into the tear troughs). Last year when I first had this done, I did 1 syringe into each cheek and then went back a few weeks later and did another 1/2 per cheek. This time, we did the full 1.5 syringe into each cheek. It took longer (more injections?) and hurt more (not significantly more but more). He said I shouldn't wait for it totally go away, that it's better to come back in 6 months for a touch up and use less. With more it does seem like the side effects are a tiny worse - before I had no bruising, this time I have a small amount on each side. I had it done only yesterday afternoon - but I hope there are no more bruises to come! the swelling is the same - and the pain is the same. I had a hard time sleeping last night - which was the same as last year.
But it gets better each day. And I do realize that the swelling and bruising can be expected sometimes - which is why I scheduled it the day before a long weekend.
I still love it - although still wish the results could totally erase all the tear trough lines away! But I trust this doctor now - have gone several times for botox and he does a very good job.
But it gets better each day. And I do realize that the swelling and bruising can be expected sometimes - which is why I scheduled it the day before a long weekend.
I still love it - although still wish the results could totally erase all the tear trough lines away! But I trust this doctor now - have gone several times for botox and he does a very good job.
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I finally went back on Monday (2 days ago) for my...
Liz9933April 4, 2012
I finally went back on Monday (2 days ago) for my follow up and I did go ahead and get another 1/2 syringe in each cheek - my doctor said we were going to do another syringe in each but then I was only charged for one total so I am assuming he only used 1/2 in each. I should call to find out now that I think about it - but I will say this - the feeling and swelling is exactly the same so maybe he charged less since I got more? (I kinda doubt that). Well, I went to work yesterday - swollen and all - and while my boss (who I told) said it wasn't noticeable - someone else (female) walked up to me by end of the day and asked what was the deal with my face! LOL. I had to laugh because it WAS very noticeable. It still is right now. Oh well. So - yet again, so far I am thrilled with the results. I highly recommend having this done (but getting it done on a Friday! unless you want nosey coworkers asking you), I highly recommend my doctor as well. I don't think I'll bruise again this time either although I'm not completely certain yet. There isn't any right now so hopefully not.
Love it. Probably too much for my bank account. But love it!
:)
Love it. Probably too much for my bank account. But love it!
:)
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April 4, 2012
Ugh, nosy people are the worst! What did you tell her? I hope you said it was a highly contagious infection, but only affects those who ask about it. ;)
November 29, 2013
You gave us a good laugh!! I told my niece this is what we are going to answer when our nosy friends ask!
April 14, 2012
OMG!!! So nice to hear others didn't tell their husband about the beautification, I was thinking is just me, and I'm terrible wife.
I have it done yesterday and today a little puffy and very little discomfort that is manageable. Thanks for sharing!
I have it done yesterday and today a little puffy and very little discomfort that is manageable. Thanks for sharing!
November 7, 2012
I'm going for perlane under my eyes and Botox with Dr Bassichis next week. I've never had anything done and am worried I'm too young at 36. But I hate the under eye wrinkles when I smile.
November 29, 2013
Hi did you have the procedure done? Please tell me your results, how long is it supposed to last and cost! Thanks
November 8, 2012
Aslo, do you have any pics I can see?
November 18, 2012
I'm so sorry I didn't respond until now.... I did have pix on here for a long time but wound up deleting them. How did it go ? I am going to have to check your profile for your posts... I need to get back to Bassichis for a little more botox and STILL want filler in the tear trough area (which he won't do) - but the perlane in my upper cheeks is still going strong...
November 18, 2012
I went for my consultation but haven't gone for the actual injections yet. I was set to go Friday, but watched that darn rerun of Keeping up with the Kardashians where Kim gets all swollen and bruised from Botox, so I chickened out and cancelled. Ugh.
I've been to several consultations(both plastic surgeons and dermatologists), and I definitely like Bassichis the most. He knows his stuff! I also really liked Dr. William Carpenter. Once I'm brave enough, I'll do it!
November 13, 2012
I just think its sad that your husbands aren't even noticing! That was the first thing my husband said when he saw me. He said, wow! you look great! What did you do? Is it the hair?...No... You look different like your lips, smile lines, cheeks? ". He nailed it on the head and I didn't bruise or swell.
November 13, 2012
I don't think it's sad. In your case, the changes must've been slightly more obvious. I don't have any lines except creases under my eyes when I smile. I think my husband would surely notice if I got filler in my lips. I got eyelash extensions and he noticed right away. Of course, he didn't know they were extensions at first, he just asked ," did you get a new mascara? Your eyelashes are long today". I then told him about the extensions and he didn't think I needed them in the first place but agreed they looked good. I've mentioned a few times that I'd love to get filler in my lips and he is quick to ask that I please don't "touch my face". I've also decided not to tell him if I get Botox and a little filler under my eyes. If he doesn't notice and just says " you look rested today", I'll take that as a GOOD sign.
November 18, 2012
I take it as a good sign too!
I like it, I notice it... and it's not too much.
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My two week follow up was supposed to have been on...
Liz9933March 25, 2012
My two week follow up was supposed to have been on Friday (2 days ago) but i was feeling really sick that day so I had to cancel. I really wanted to go but I knew I'd probably ask for more perlane in my cheeks and couldn't deal with the first night pain that I had last time so I had to reschedule.... I am still very happy though. Between the small amount of botox in the 11 lines I had plus the perlane in my cheeks, I DO look better but not like I had anything done. :)
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March 26, 2012
So glad to hear that you are liking your results!! I hope you feel better soon, and will be interested to hear if you do a bit more Perlane in your cheeks or not.
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