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So Worth It!!!

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I have been feeling really depressed over my loss...

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IRGirl
WORTH IT$750
I have been feeling really depressed over my loss of midface volume and dark circles over the past year or so due to stress and lack of sleep. My husband didn't want me to get injectables. He said it would screw up my face and be too expensive. I was sneaky and did it today without telling him. I figure it's my body and I have a job so what he doesn't know won't hurt him.
So far, I am over the moon with the results. I'll post pictures today or tomorrow once I shower and put on makeup. I had one syringe of Voluma ($750) split between the two sides with a little more going on the right side because that's where I needed it. He also injected one syringe of Restylane ($650) in my tear troughs.
I'm only 28, but my undereye area has never looked this good, as I've always had some genetic hollowness and dark circles. So far I have only very minor swelling around the injection sites and very little redness. No bruising so far except for maybe a teeny tiny one at one of the injection sites. I don't think my husband will notice. :)
The only downside I can see so far is that I am addicted to these injectables and plan to get more for even more improvement. I think I look about 60% better now but I didn't want to go overboard with the injectables since it's my first time. Plus, I'm trying to save for a rhinoplasty. I think I'll wait a few days and go ahead and book another injectable appointment for 3 or 4 months from now.

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Mark I. Rubinstein, MD

Mark I. Rubinstein, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (18)

May 27, 2017
You're my kinda lady way to sneak and make yourself happy. Glad you like it. Now, I have to get sneaky.
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May 27, 2017
Thanks! Yeah, I feel kind of guilty about not telling him but I knew we weren't going to agree on it and I really wanted it so I just did it. I would just recommend doing a very small amount if you want to be sneaky about it. ;)
May 28, 2017
Thank you so much and you look awesome. Way to go and two thumbs up.
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June 29, 2017
They tend to air with caution but once you do it they will love it...if you tell them...
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June 29, 2017
Mine is just starting to fade and it's been 2 yrs!!! Don't worry about getting addicted to injectables. They last a really long time!
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June 29, 2017
That's good to know! I love the Voluma and I'm glad I took a chance and got it! How much product did you get initially?
July 7, 2017
Oh my gosh I'm planning on doing the same thing - fillers without telling my hubby! I'm so glad yours worked out! You look great!!
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July 8, 2017
Thanks! Good luck with your fillers!
May 13, 2020
A word from the wise: take an arnica supplement dose for a few days before- really helps with bruising as I've been caught out with tell tale marks!!
July 25, 2017
Good for you babe! I sneaked to my doctor to do it too without my other half knowing. Have been Going for topup every 3 months and he still doesn't know.
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July 28, 2017
Thanks! My husband isn't very observant about these things either so I doubt he'll ever know unless I happen to bruise really badly one time. I know I need more for filler full correction, so I'm certain this won't be the last time I have to be sneaky.
UPDATED FROM IRGirl
Day of treatment

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May 15, 2017
You look great
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May 15, 2017
Thanks :)
February 6, 2018
Looks lovely
UPDATED FROM IRGirl
1 day post

Jumped the gun on Worth It

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I may have spoken too soon on giving Voluma a Worth It review. I had a good deal of pain last night after the lidocaine wore off, especially on my right side where more product was used. I know this is normal and I have to give it time. I was stabbed in the cheek bone over and over again. Still, the pain was enough to make me anxious and I only slept 2 hours last night. Can anyone else who has had Voluma tell me how long the soreness lasted?

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May 9, 2017
I just left the dermatologist for my first time with any fillers ever-one vial on each side of Voluma, I'm already sore, very interested to see what tomorrow brings. I've read you can have mild discomfort for up to 2 weeks...good luck keep us posted!
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May 10, 2017
Yeah, that's what they told me at my appointment, that side effects can last as long as two weeks. The Voluma isn't really bothering me now as far as pain but I'm having some mild pain and swelling under my right eye from the Restylane. It hasn't gotten any worse from yesterday morning, actually slightly better, I think, so I'm not worried. It does look like it's bruising a little, though.
May 10, 2017
I have had Voluma twice and Juvederm twice. There was no pain during and definitely none afterwards.
May 10, 2017
Reading how many people have had pain from Voluma. There should be no pain afterwards as it's only needles.
November 24, 2017
had first ever injectable (voluma) 3/4 wks ago - pain and swelling was significant and bruising at injection points as well as under skin for first 2 weeks. doc was pretty conservative with volume and application since i told him i was nervous. he said better to put in smaller amount now and add on as needed later. its now pretty much settled - but should be noted that i have thin skin (pale redhead) and bruise very easily and tend to feel pain at higher volume. i took advil for several days after and was fine. results subtle but noticeable to me (and my mom :) - will return for additional voluma as result is great. pain free it is NOT! also should be noted i got bruising and swelling from botox for migraine injections also but nothing visible bc they were all in the scalp area so hidden - botox for migraine helped so much!!!!!!
December 17, 2017
I have had Voluma several times now and not once did I experience even a second of pain.
January 19, 2018
I had 1 syringe of Voluma and I had no pain whatsoever. A little bruising but no pain.
March 16, 2018
I’ve been using Voluma on my face For volume loss for 2 years. never experienced any pain after procedures
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March 17, 2018
Thanks for the feedback. I’m going to try a different injector.